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16 January 2024
The Secretary of State has granted development consent for this application.
For further information please refer to the following decision documentation:
For further information please refer to the following decision documentation:
- Planning Inspectorate's Notification of Decision Letter (PDF, 142KB)
- Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero's Decision Letter (PDF, 297KB)
- Development Consent Order as made by the Secretary of State (PDF, 2MB)
- Examining Authority's Recommendation Report (PDF, 5MB)
- Post-Examination Submissions (PDF, 258KB)
- Regulation 31 Notice (PDF, 66KB)
- Habitats Regulations Assessment (PDF, 631KB)
16 January 2024
Decision made by the Secretary of State
12 January 2024
The responses received to the Secretary of State's consultation letter dated 19 December 2023 (PDF, 173 KB) have now been published.
19 December 2023
The Secretary of State has today issued a letter requesting information (PDF, 173KB) from Drax Power Limited, Northern Gas Networks Limited, East Riding of Yorkshire Council and Investors in Court House Farm/Delta Enterprise Park.
The deadline for comments is 23:59 on 10 January 2024. Comments should be submitted by email to: DraxBECCS@planninginspectorate.gov.uk.
The deadline for comments is 23:59 on 10 January 2024. Comments should be submitted by email to: DraxBECCS@planninginspectorate.gov.uk.
30 November 2023
The responses received to the Secretary of State’s consultation letter dated 14 November 2023 (PDF, 186 KB) have now been published.
14 November 2023
The Secretary of State has today issued a letter requesting information (PDF, 186KB) from Drax Power Limited, National Grid Electricity Transmission, Northern Gas Networks Limited, East Riding of Yorkshire Council and Investors in Court House Farm/Delta Enterprise Park.
The deadline for comments is 23:59 on 28 November 2023. Comments should be submitted by email to: DraxBECCS@planninginspectorate.gov.uk.
The deadline for comments is 23:59 on 28 November 2023. Comments should be submitted by email to: DraxBECCS@planninginspectorate.gov.uk.
17 October 2023
Recommendations given by the Planning Inspectorate
20 July 2023
The Deadline 10 submissions have now been published.
The Examination closed at 23:59 on Monday 17 July 2023. Notification of the completion of the Examination (PDF, 97 KB) has been issued.
The Examination closed at 23:59 on Monday 17 July 2023. Notification of the completion of the Examination (PDF, 97 KB) has been issued.
18 July 2023
The Examination closed at 23:59 on Monday 17 July 2023. Notification of the completion of the Examination (PDF, 97 KB) has been issued.
17 July 2023
The Examination will close today at 23:59.
11 July 2023
The video recordings and transcripts from Issue Specific Hearing 5 (ISH5), Compulsory Acquisition Hearing 2 (CAH2) and Open Floor Hearing 2 (OFH2) have now been published.
The Examination Library (PDF, 775KB) has been updated.
The Examination Library (PDF, 775KB) has been updated.
7 July 2023
The Deadline 9 submissions have been published.
Instructions for those wishing to participate in Issue Specific Hearing 5 (ISH5), Compulsory Acquisition Hearing 2 (CAH2) and Open Floor Hearing 2 (OFH2) have been sent. These hearings will take place during the same virtual event.
The livestream of ISH5, CAH2 and OFH2 is available for those wishing to observe in real-time: https://www.liveeventstream.online/planning-inspectorate-hearings/drax-beccs. Please note that the hearings will start broadcasting LIVE once the virtual event opens at 10:00am on Monday 10 July 2023. If the livestream does not initially work, it may be resolved by refreshing the page.
Please refer to the published agendas (PDF, 168KB) for further information.
Instructions for those wishing to participate in Issue Specific Hearing 5 (ISH5), Compulsory Acquisition Hearing 2 (CAH2) and Open Floor Hearing 2 (OFH2) have been sent. These hearings will take place during the same virtual event.
The livestream of ISH5, CAH2 and OFH2 is available for those wishing to observe in real-time: https://www.liveeventstream.online/planning-inspectorate-hearings/drax-beccs. Please note that the hearings will start broadcasting LIVE once the virtual event opens at 10:00am on Monday 10 July 2023. If the livestream does not initially work, it may be resolved by refreshing the page.
Please refer to the published agendas (PDF, 168KB) for further information.
29 June 2023
The Examining Authority has published a letter requesting further information (PDF, 149 KB) from the Applicant and Northern Gas Networks. Responses are due by Deadline 9 (Thursday 6 July 2023).
27 June 2023
The agendas (PDF, 168 KB) for the following hearings taking place on Monday 10 July 2023 have now been published:
Any Interested Party wishing to participate in any of the above hearings should submit their request by email to: DraxBECCS@planninginspectorate.gov.uk, no later than Monday 3 July 2023. Please contact the Case Team on 0303 444 5000 if you require any support to participate in the hearings.
- Issue Specific Hearing 5 (ISH5)
- Compulsory Acquisition Hearing 2 (CAH2)
- Open Floor Hearing 2 (OFH2)
Any Interested Party wishing to participate in any of the above hearings should submit their request by email to: DraxBECCS@planninginspectorate.gov.uk, no later than Monday 3 July 2023. Please contact the Case Team on 0303 444 5000 if you require any support to participate in the hearings.
22 June 2023
The Examining Authority has published a letter requesting further information (PDF, 232 KB) from the Applicant, East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Environment Agency, Natural England and North Yorkshire Council. The letter is addressed to specific parties, however this does not prevent an answer being provided to a question by a person to whom it is not directed, should the question be relevant to their interests. Responses are due by Deadline 9 (Thursday 6 July 2023).
21 June 2023
The Examination Timetable states that, if required, the Examining Authority (ExA) will publish a proposed schedule of changes to the draft Development Consent Order (dDCO) on Wednesday 21 June 2023. Please note that this is not considered to be required, and therefore a schedule will not be published. This does not preclude the ExA from pursuing matters related to the dDCO by way of a Rule 17 Request for Further Information issued at a later date."
15 June 2023
The Deadline 8 submissions have been published. The Examination Library (PDF, 723 KB) will be updated shortly.
14 June 2023
The Examining Authority has published the Report on the Implications for European Sites (RIES) (PDF, 460 KB). Any responses to the RIES should be submitted at Deadline 9 (Thursday 6 July 2023).
13 June 2023
The Examining Authority (ExA) has published a letter notifying parties of Procedural Decisions taken following the acceptance of the Applicant's change request (PDF, 244 KB), including revisions to the Examination Timetable and notification of hearings.
Comments on the Applicant's second change request were received from one party by the deadline of 11 June 2023. These comments have now been published on the 'Relevant Representations' tab of the project webpage, and can also be viewed in the updated Examination Library under reference [RR-283].
Comments on the Applicant's second change request were received from one party by the deadline of 11 June 2023. These comments have now been published on the 'Relevant Representations' tab of the project webpage, and can also be viewed in the updated Examination Library under reference [RR-283].
12 June 2023
The Examining Authority has published a letter requesting further information (PDF, 279 KB) from the Applicant, Biofuelwatch, Environment Agency, Health and Safety Executive, National Grid Carbon Limited, Natural England, North Yorkshire Council, and all Interested Parties. Responses are due by Deadline 8 (Tuesday 13 June 2023) and Deadline 10 (Monday 17 July 2023).
6 June 2023
The Examining Authority (ExA) has published a letter requesting further information (PDF, 279 KB) from the Applicant, Biofuelwatch, Environment Agency, Health and Safety Executive, National Grid Carbon Limited, Natural England, North Yorkshire Council, and all Interested Parties. Responses are due by Deadline 8 (Tuesday 13 June 2023) and Deadline 10 (Monday 17 July 2023).
Following the ExA’s decision to accept the Applicant’s change request for examination (PDF, 174 KB), comments are now invited on the Applicant’s proposed provision for the compulsory acquisition of additional rights over land by 23:59 on Sunday 11 June 2023.
Any comments must be made on the Registration and Relevant Representation Form and must relate only to the Applicant’s proposed provision for the compulsory acquisition of additional rights over land as set out in its Second Change Application Report (PDF, 2 MB).
Any submissions that are not in relation to this, or are not on the prescribed form, will not be seen by the ExA and will be disregarded. Comments submitted after the deadline will also be disregarded.
Following the ExA’s decision to accept the Applicant’s change request for examination (PDF, 174 KB), comments are now invited on the Applicant’s proposed provision for the compulsory acquisition of additional rights over land by 23:59 on Sunday 11 June 2023.
Any comments must be made on the Registration and Relevant Representation Form and must relate only to the Applicant’s proposed provision for the compulsory acquisition of additional rights over land as set out in its Second Change Application Report (PDF, 2 MB).
Any submissions that are not in relation to this, or are not on the prescribed form, will not be seen by the ExA and will be disregarded. Comments submitted after the deadline will also be disregarded.
25 May 2023
The Deadline 7 submissions have been published.
Following the Examining Authority's (ExA) decision to accept the Applicant's change request for examination (PDF, 174 KB), comments are now invited on the Applicant's proposed provision for the compulsory acquisition of additional rights over land by 23:59 on Sunday 11 June 2023. Any comments must be made on the Registration and Relevant Representation Form and must relate only to the Applicant's proposed provision for the compulsory acquisition of additional rights over land as set out in its Second Change Application Report (PDF, 2 MB). Any submissions that are not in relation to this, or are not on the prescribed form, will not be seen by the ExA and will be disregarded. Comments submitted after the deadline will also be disregarded.
The Examination Timetable reserved time for hearings to take place during w/c 5 June 2023. Please note these dates are no longer required, and therefore hearings will not take place that week.
Following the Examining Authority's (ExA) decision to accept the Applicant's change request for examination (PDF, 174 KB), comments are now invited on the Applicant's proposed provision for the compulsory acquisition of additional rights over land by 23:59 on Sunday 11 June 2023. Any comments must be made on the Registration and Relevant Representation Form and must relate only to the Applicant's proposed provision for the compulsory acquisition of additional rights over land as set out in its Second Change Application Report (PDF, 2 MB). Any submissions that are not in relation to this, or are not on the prescribed form, will not be seen by the ExA and will be disregarded. Comments submitted after the deadline will also be disregarded.
The Examination Timetable reserved time for hearings to take place during w/c 5 June 2023. Please note these dates are no longer required, and therefore hearings will not take place that week.
24 May 2023
The Examination Timetable reserved time for hearings to take place during w/c 5 June 2023. Please note these dates are no longer required, and therefore hearings will not take place that week.
Following the Examining Authority's (ExA) decision to accept the Applicant's change request for examination (PDF, 174 KB), comments are now invited on the Applicant's proposed provision for the compulsory acquisition of additional rights over land by 23:59 on Sunday 11 June 2023. Any comments must be made on the Registration and Relevant Representation Form and must relate only to the Applicant's proposed provision for the compulsory acquisition of additional rights over land as set out in its Second Change Application Report (PDF, 2 MB). Any submissions that are not in relation to this, or are not on the prescribed form, will not be seen by the ExA and will be disregarded. Comments submitted after the deadline will also be disregarded.
Following the Examining Authority's (ExA) decision to accept the Applicant's change request for examination (PDF, 174 KB), comments are now invited on the Applicant's proposed provision for the compulsory acquisition of additional rights over land by 23:59 on Sunday 11 June 2023. Any comments must be made on the Registration and Relevant Representation Form and must relate only to the Applicant's proposed provision for the compulsory acquisition of additional rights over land as set out in its Second Change Application Report (PDF, 2 MB). Any submissions that are not in relation to this, or are not on the prescribed form, will not be seen by the ExA and will be disregarded. Comments submitted after the deadline will also be disregarded.
12 May 2023
The Deadline 6 submissions have now been published.
Following the Examining Authority's (ExA) decision to accept the Applicant's change request for examination (PDF, 174 KB), comments are now invited on the Applicant's proposed provision for the compulsory acquisition of additional rights over land by 23:59 on Sunday 11 June 2023. Any comments must be made on the Registration and Relevant Representation Form and must relate only to the Applicant's proposed provision for the compulsory acquisition of additional rights over land as set out in its Second Change Application Report (PDF, 2 MB). Any submissions that are not in relation to this, or are not on the prescribed form, will not be seen by the ExA and will be disregarded. Comments submitted after the deadline will also be disregarded.
Following the Examining Authority's (ExA) decision to accept the Applicant's change request for examination (PDF, 174 KB), comments are now invited on the Applicant's proposed provision for the compulsory acquisition of additional rights over land by 23:59 on Sunday 11 June 2023. Any comments must be made on the Registration and Relevant Representation Form and must relate only to the Applicant's proposed provision for the compulsory acquisition of additional rights over land as set out in its Second Change Application Report (PDF, 2 MB). Any submissions that are not in relation to this, or are not on the prescribed form, will not be seen by the ExA and will be disregarded. Comments submitted after the deadline will also be disregarded.
12 May 2023
Following the Examining Authority's (ExA) decision to accept the Applicant's change request for examination (PDF, 174 KB), comments are now invited on the Applicant's proposed provision for the compulsory acquisition of additional rights over land by 23:59 on Sunday 11 June 2023.
Any comments must be made on the Registration and Relevant Representation Form and must relate only to the Applicant's proposed provision for the compulsory acquisition of additional rights over land as set out in its Second Change Application Report (PDF, 2 MB). Any submissions that are not in relation to this, or are not on the prescribed form, will not be seen by the ExA and will be disregarded. Comments submitted after the deadline will also be disregarded.
Any comments must be made on the Registration and Relevant Representation Form and must relate only to the Applicant's proposed provision for the compulsory acquisition of additional rights over land as set out in its Second Change Application Report (PDF, 2 MB). Any submissions that are not in relation to this, or are not on the prescribed form, will not be seen by the ExA and will be disregarded. Comments submitted after the deadline will also be disregarded.
4 May 2023
Following the Examining Authority's decision to accept the Applicant's change request for examination (PDF, 174 KB), comments will be invited on the Applicant's proposed provision for the compulsory acquisition of additional rights over land between Friday 12 May 2023 and Sunday 11 June 2023. Any comments must be made on the Registration and Relevant Representation Form which will be available through the banner on the project webpage during this period, and must relate only to the Applicant's proposed provision for the compulsory acquisition of additional rights over land as set out in its Second Change Application Report (PDF, 2 MB).
26 April 2023
The Examining Authority (ExA) has made a Procedural Decision to accept the Applicant's request to make changes to the application. Copies of the documents containing further information can be found here:
- Procedural Decision to accept the Applicant's change request (PDF, 174 KB)
- The ExA's Proposed Provision Checklist (PDF, 174 KB)
24 April 2023
The Examining Authority (ExA) has exercised its discretion to accept various Additional Submissions from the Applicant, including a request to make changes to the Development Consent Order application (PDF, 556 KB). Please note that the publication of the Applicant’s change request letter and the supplementary information referred to therein does not indicate that the proposed change has been accepted for examination by the ExA.
The Examination Library will be updated shortly.
The Examination Library will be updated shortly.
20 April 2023
Following the publication of the Examining Authority’s Further Written Questions (ExQ2) (PDF, 316 KB), some minor formatting errors were identified in the document. The errors have been corrected and the document has been updated.
Responses to ExQ2 are sought by Deadline 6 (Tuesday 9 May 2023).
Responses to ExQ2 are sought by Deadline 6 (Tuesday 9 May 2023).
19 April 2023
The Examining Authority’s Further Written Questions (ExQ2) (PDF, 316 KB) have been published. Responses are sought by Deadline 6 (Tuesday 9 May 2023).
17 April 2023
The Deadline 5 submissions have been published.
The Deadline 5 submissions include a notification from the Applicant of its intention to submit a change request (PDF, 333 KB), and other supplementary information referred to therein. The Examining Authority (ExA) has also issued a response to the Applicant's change request notification (PDF, 154 KB). Please note that the publication of this documentation does not indicate that the proposed change has been accepted for examination by the ExA.
The Examination Library will be updated shortly.
The Deadline 5 submissions include a notification from the Applicant of its intention to submit a change request (PDF, 333 KB), and other supplementary information referred to therein. The Examining Authority (ExA) has also issued a response to the Applicant's change request notification (PDF, 154 KB). Please note that the publication of this documentation does not indicate that the proposed change has been accepted for examination by the ExA.
The Examination Library will be updated shortly.
30 March 2023
The Deadline 4 submissions have now been published.
29 March 2023
The video recordings and transcripts from Issue Specific Hearing 4 (ISH4) have now been published.
The Deadline 4 submissions will be published on the project webpage shortly.
The Deadline 4 submissions will be published on the project webpage shortly.
27 March 2023
The Action Points arising from the hearings held during the w/c 20 March 2023 (PDF, 115 KB) have been published.
The video recordings and transcripts from Issue Specific Hearing 4 (ISH4) will be published on the project webpage shortly.
The deadline for the submission of any written summaries of oral submissions to the hearings is Deadline 4 in the Examination Timetable.
The video recordings and transcripts from Issue Specific Hearing 4 (ISH4) will be published on the project webpage shortly.
The deadline for the submission of any written summaries of oral submissions to the hearings is Deadline 4 in the Examination Timetable.
24 March 2023
The video recordings and transcripts from Issue Specific Hearing 3 (ISH3) and Compulsory Acquisition Hearing 1 (CAH1) have now been published. The video recordings and transcripts from Issue Specific Hearing 4 (ISH4) will be available on the project webpage shortly.
The deadline for the submission of any written summaries of oral submissions to the hearings held during w/c 20 March 2023 is Deadline 4 in the Examination Timetable.
The deadline for the submission of any written summaries of oral submissions to the hearings held during w/c 20 March 2023 is Deadline 4 in the Examination Timetable.
24 March 2023
Instructions for those wishing to participate in Issue Specific Hearing 4 (ISH4) have been sent. The livestream of ISH4 is available for those wishing to observe the event in real-time: https://www.liveeventstream.online/planning-inspectorate-hearings/drax-beccs. Please note that ISH4 will start broadcasting once it opens at 10:00am on Friday 24 March 2023. If the livestream does not initially work, it may be resolved by refreshing the page.
The video recordings and transcripts from Issue Specific Hearing 3 (ISH3) and Compulsory Acquisition Hearing 1 (CAH1) will be published on the project webpage shortly.
The Examining Authority (ExA) has exercised its discretion to accept an Additional Submission from Network Rail Infrastructure Limited (PDF, 64 KB).
The video recordings and transcripts from Issue Specific Hearing 3 (ISH3) and Compulsory Acquisition Hearing 1 (CAH1) will be published on the project webpage shortly.
The Examining Authority (ExA) has exercised its discretion to accept an Additional Submission from Network Rail Infrastructure Limited (PDF, 64 KB).
22 March 2023
Instructions for those wishing to participate in Compulsory Acquisition Hearing 1 (CAH1) have been sent. The livestream of CAH1 is available for those wishing to observe the event in real-time: https://www.liveeventstream.online/planning-inspectorate-hearings/drax-beccs. Please note that CAH1 will start broadcasting once it opens at 10:00am on Thursday 23 March 2023. If the livestream does not initially work, it may be resolved by refreshing the page.
The video recording(s) and transcript(s) from Issue Specific Hearing 3 (ISH3) will be published on the project webpage shortly.
The video recording(s) and transcript(s) from Issue Specific Hearing 3 (ISH3) will be published on the project webpage shortly.
21 March 2023
Instructions for those wishing to participate in Issue Specific Hearing 3 (ISH3) have been sent. The livestream of ISH3 is available for those wishing to observe the event in real-time: https://www.liveeventstream.online/planning-inspectorate-hearings/drax-beccs.
Please note that ISH3 will start broadcasting once it opens at 10:00am on Wednesday 22 March 2023. If the livestream does not initially work, it may be resolved by refreshing the page.
Please note that ISH3 will start broadcasting once it opens at 10:00am on Wednesday 22 March 2023. If the livestream does not initially work, it may be resolved by refreshing the page.
15 March 2023
The Deadline 3 submissions have now been published.
13 March 2023
The Examining Authority (ExA) has published its itinerary for the Accompanied Site Inspection (ASI) to be held on Tuesday 21 March 2023 (PDF, 143 KB). The ExA’s itinerary is based on a revision to the Applicant's proposed ASI itinerary (PDF, 5 MB), which the ExA has exercised its discretion to accept as an Additional Submission.
The Deadline 3 submissions will be published on the project webpage shortly.
The Deadline 3 submissions will be published on the project webpage shortly.
6 March 2023
The agendas for the following hearings taking place during w/c 20 March 2023 have now been published:
Any Interested Party wishing to participate in any of the above hearings should submit their request by email to: DraxBECCS@planninginspectorate.gov.uk, no later than Monday 13 March 2023. Any requests should include all the required information set out in Annex C of the ExA’s Rule 8 letter (PDF, 323 KB). Please contact the Case Team on 0303 444 5000 if you require any support to participate in the hearings.
- Issue Specific Hearing 3 (ISH3) (PDF, 158 KB).
- Compulsory Acquisition Hearing 1 (CAH1) (PDF, 156 KB).
- Issue Specific Hearing 4 (ISH4) (PDF, 160 KB).
Any Interested Party wishing to participate in any of the above hearings should submit their request by email to: DraxBECCS@planninginspectorate.gov.uk, no later than Monday 13 March 2023. Any requests should include all the required information set out in Annex C of the ExA’s Rule 8 letter (PDF, 323 KB). Please contact the Case Team on 0303 444 5000 if you require any support to participate in the hearings.
3 March 2023
The Examining Authority (ExA) has exercised its discretion to accept an Additional Submission from Ryedale District Council (PDF, 131 KB).
Any Interested Party wishing to participate in the hearings scheduled for w/c 20 March 2023 should submit their request by email to: DraxBECCS@planninginspectorate.gov.uk, no later than Monday 13 March 2023. Any requests should include all the required information set out in Annex C of the ExA’s Rule 8 letter (PDF, 323 KB). Please contact the Case Team on 0303 444 5000 if you require any support to participate in the hearings.
Any Interested Party wishing to participate in the hearings scheduled for w/c 20 March 2023 should submit their request by email to: DraxBECCS@planninginspectorate.gov.uk, no later than Monday 13 March 2023. Any requests should include all the required information set out in Annex C of the ExA’s Rule 8 letter (PDF, 323 KB). Please contact the Case Team on 0303 444 5000 if you require any support to participate in the hearings.
2 March 2023
The Examining Authority (ExA) has exercised its discretion to accept several late Deadline 2 submissions from the Applicant.
The ExA has published a letter notifying parties of Procedural Decisions taken following the acceptance of the Applicant’s change request (PDF, 282 KB), including revisions to the Examination Timetable.
The ExA’s Rule 8 letter dated 24 January 2023 (PDF, 323 KB) incorrectly stated that requests to participate in the hearings scheduled for w/c 20 March 2023 could be submitted using the Make a submission tab on the project webpage. Please note that any Interested Party wishing to participate in the hearings should submit their request by email to: DraxBECCS@planninginspectorate.gov.uk, no later than Monday 13 March 2023. Any requests should include all the required information set out in Annex C of the Rule 8 letter. Please contact the Case Team on 0303 444 5000 if you require any support to participate in the hearings
The ExA has published a letter notifying parties of Procedural Decisions taken following the acceptance of the Applicant’s change request (PDF, 282 KB), including revisions to the Examination Timetable.
The ExA’s Rule 8 letter dated 24 January 2023 (PDF, 323 KB) incorrectly stated that requests to participate in the hearings scheduled for w/c 20 March 2023 could be submitted using the Make a submission tab on the project webpage. Please note that any Interested Party wishing to participate in the hearings should submit their request by email to: DraxBECCS@planninginspectorate.gov.uk, no later than Monday 13 March 2023. Any requests should include all the required information set out in Annex C of the Rule 8 letter. Please contact the Case Team on 0303 444 5000 if you require any support to participate in the hearings
27 February 2023
The Examining Authority has published a letter notifying parties of Procedural Decisions taken following the acceptance of the Applicant’s change request (PDF, 282 KB), including revisions to the Examination Timetable.
Comments received by 12 February 2023 on the Applicant’s change request have now been published on the Relevant Representations tab of the project webpage. They can also be viewed in the updated Examination Library under references [RR-278] to [RR-282].
The Examination Library (PDF, 504 KB) has been updated with the submissions received at Deadline 2.
Comments received by 12 February 2023 on the Applicant’s change request have now been published on the Relevant Representations tab of the project webpage. They can also be viewed in the updated Examination Library under references [RR-278] to [RR-282].
The Examination Library (PDF, 504 KB) has been updated with the submissions received at Deadline 2.
27 February 2023
The Deadline 2 submissions have now been published.
Comments received by 12 February 2023 on the Applicant's change request have now been published on the 'Relevant Representations' tab of the project webpage. The Examination Library (EL) reference numbers for these representations will be confirmed in the banner on the project webpage shortly.
Comments received by 12 February 2023 on the Applicant's change request have now been published on the 'Relevant Representations' tab of the project webpage. The Examination Library (EL) reference numbers for these representations will be confirmed in the banner on the project webpage shortly.
21 February 2023
The 'Documents' tab on the project webpage is changing as of w/c 6 March 2023. This will mean that users will be required to access Examination documents and the Examination Library through the new BETA version of the 'Documents' tab. The new version is accessible now, and it is recommended that users familiarise themselves with it in advance of the switchover. Please also consider filling out the online feedback survey on the BETA service. All feedback on the user experience will help to improve the service.
6 February 2023
The Deadline 1 submissions have been published.
Following the Examining Authority’s (ExA) decision to accept the Applicant’s change request for examination (PDF, 203 KB), comments are now invited on the Applicant’s proposed provision for the compulsory acquisition of rights over additional land by 23:59 on Sunday 12 February 2023.
Any comments must be made on the Registration and Relevant Representation Form and must relate to the Applicant’s Proposed Change 02 (PDF, 904 KB) only. Any submissions that are not in relation to this, or are not on the prescribed form, will not be seen by the ExA and will be disregarded. Comments submitted after the deadline will also be disregarded.
Following the Examining Authority’s (ExA) decision to accept the Applicant’s change request for examination (PDF, 203 KB), comments are now invited on the Applicant’s proposed provision for the compulsory acquisition of rights over additional land by 23:59 on Sunday 12 February 2023.
Any comments must be made on the Registration and Relevant Representation Form and must relate to the Applicant’s Proposed Change 02 (PDF, 904 KB) only. Any submissions that are not in relation to this, or are not on the prescribed form, will not be seen by the ExA and will be disregarded. Comments submitted after the deadline will also be disregarded.
24 January 2023
The following documents have been published:
Following the ExA's decision to accept the Applicant's change request for examination (PDF, 203 KB), comments are now invited on the Applicant's proposed provision for the compulsory acquisition of rights over additional land by 23:59 on Sunday 12 February 2023.
Any comments must be made on the Registration and Relevant Representation Form and must relate to the Applicant's 'Proposed Change 02' (PDF, 904 KB) only. Any submissions that are not in relation to this, or are not on the prescribed form, will not be seen by the ExA and will be disregarded. Comments submitted after the deadline will also be disregarded.
- The Examining Authority's (ExA) Rule 8 letter (PDF, 323 KB), providing details of the Examination Timetable, deadline for Written Representations, notification of hearings and an Accompanied Site Inspection, and other Procedural Decisions.
- The ExA's written questions (ExQ1) (PDF, 463 KB).
- The Preliminary Meeting Note (PDF, 95 KB) and Action Points arising from the hearings held during the w/c 16 January 2023 (PDF, 120 KB).
Following the ExA's decision to accept the Applicant's change request for examination (PDF, 203 KB), comments are now invited on the Applicant's proposed provision for the compulsory acquisition of rights over additional land by 23:59 on Sunday 12 February 2023.
Any comments must be made on the Registration and Relevant Representation Form and must relate to the Applicant's 'Proposed Change 02' (PDF, 904 KB) only. Any submissions that are not in relation to this, or are not on the prescribed form, will not be seen by the ExA and will be disregarded. Comments submitted after the deadline will also be disregarded.
24 January 2023
The Examination Timetable (Rule 8 letter) has been sent to Interested Parties.
Procedural decision following Preliminary Meeting.
20 January 2023
The video recordings and transcripts from Issue Specific Hearing 1 (ISH1), Open Floor Hearing 1 (OFH1), and Issue Specific Hearing 2 (ISH2) have now been published.
Following the Examining Authority’s (ExA) decision to accept the Applicant’s change request for examination (PDF, 203 KB), comments are now invited on the Applicant’s proposed provision for the compulsory acquisition of rights over additional land by 23:59 on Sunday 12 February 2023. Any comments must be made on the Registration and Relevant Representation Form and must relate to the Applicant’s Proposed Change 02 (PDF, 904 KB) only. Any submissions that are not in relation to this, or are not on the prescribed form, will not be seen by the ExA and will be disregarded. Comments submitted after the deadline will also be disregarded.
Following the Examining Authority’s (ExA) decision to accept the Applicant’s change request for examination (PDF, 203 KB), comments are now invited on the Applicant’s proposed provision for the compulsory acquisition of rights over additional land by 23:59 on Sunday 12 February 2023. Any comments must be made on the Registration and Relevant Representation Form and must relate to the Applicant’s Proposed Change 02 (PDF, 904 KB) only. Any submissions that are not in relation to this, or are not on the prescribed form, will not be seen by the ExA and will be disregarded. Comments submitted after the deadline will also be disregarded.
18 January 2023
Instructions for those wishing to participate in Open Floor Hearing 1 (OFH1) and Issue Specific Hearing 2 (ISH2) have been sent. The livestream is available for those wishing to observe the events in real-time: https://www.liveeventstream.online/planning-inspectorate-hearings/drax-beccs. The events will start broadcasting once they open at 6:00pm on Wednesday 18 January 2023 (OFH1) and 10:00am on Thursday 19 January 2023 (ISH2). If the livestream does not initially work, it may be resolved by refreshing the page.
The video recording and transcript (PDF, 159 KB) from the Preliminary Meeting have now been published.
Following the Examining Authority's (ExA) decision to accept the Applicant's change request for examination (PDF, 203 KB), comments are now invited on the Applicant's proposed provision for the compulsory acquisition of rights over additional land by 23:59 on Sunday 12 February 2023. Any comments must be made on the Registration and Relevant Representation Form and must relate to the Applicant's 'Proposed Change 02' (PDF, 904 KB) only. Any submissions that are not in relation to this, or are not on the prescribed form, will not be seen by the ExA and will be disregarded. Comments submitted after the deadline will also be disregarded.
The video recording and transcript (PDF, 159 KB) from the Preliminary Meeting have now been published.
Following the Examining Authority's (ExA) decision to accept the Applicant's change request for examination (PDF, 203 KB), comments are now invited on the Applicant's proposed provision for the compulsory acquisition of rights over additional land by 23:59 on Sunday 12 February 2023. Any comments must be made on the Registration and Relevant Representation Form and must relate to the Applicant's 'Proposed Change 02' (PDF, 904 KB) only. Any submissions that are not in relation to this, or are not on the prescribed form, will not be seen by the ExA and will be disregarded. Comments submitted after the deadline will also be disregarded.
17 January 2023
Instructions for those wishing to participate in Issue Specific Hearing 1 (ISH1) and Open Floor Hearing 1 (OFH1) have been sent. The livestream is available for those wishing to observe the events in real-time: https://www.liveeventstream.online/planning-inspectorate-hearings/drax-beccs. The events will start broadcasting once they open at 10:00am (ISH1) and 6:00pm (OFH1) on Wednesday 18 January 2023. If the livestream does not initially work, it may be resolved by refreshing the page.
Following the Examining Authority's (ExA) decision to accept the Applicant's change request for examination (PDF, 203 KB), comments are now invited on the Applicant's proposed provision for the compulsory acquisition of rights over additional land by 23:59 on Sunday 12 February 2023. Any comments must be made on the Registration and Relevant Representation Form and must relate to the Applicant's 'Proposed Change 02' (PDF, 904 KB) only. Any submissions that are not in relation to this, or are not on the prescribed form, will not be seen by the ExA and will be disregarded. Comments submitted after the deadline will also be disregarded.
Following the Examining Authority's (ExA) decision to accept the Applicant's change request for examination (PDF, 203 KB), comments are now invited on the Applicant's proposed provision for the compulsory acquisition of rights over additional land by 23:59 on Sunday 12 February 2023. Any comments must be made on the Registration and Relevant Representation Form and must relate to the Applicant's 'Proposed Change 02' (PDF, 904 KB) only. Any submissions that are not in relation to this, or are not on the prescribed form, will not be seen by the ExA and will be disregarded. Comments submitted after the deadline will also be disregarded.
17 January 2023
Instructions for those wishing to participate in the Preliminary Meeting (PM) have been sent. The livestream of the PM is available for those wishing to observe in real-time: https://www.liveeventstream.online/planning-inspectorate-hearings/drax-beccs
Please note that the PM will start broadcasting once it opens at 10:00am on Tuesday 17 January 2023. If the livestream does not initially work, it may be resolved by refreshing the page.
Following the Examining Authority's (ExA) decision to accept the Applicant's change request for examination (PDF, 203 KB), comments are now invited on the Applicant's proposed provision for the compulsory acquisition of rights over additional land by 23:59 on Sunday 12 February 2023. Any comments must be made on the Registration and Relevant Representation Form and must relate to the Applicant's 'Proposed Change 02' (PDF, 904 KB) only. Any submissions that are not in relation to this, or are not on the prescribed form, will not be seen by the ExA and will be disregarded. Comments submitted after the deadline will also be disregarded.
Please note that the PM will start broadcasting once it opens at 10:00am on Tuesday 17 January 2023. If the livestream does not initially work, it may be resolved by refreshing the page.
Following the Examining Authority's (ExA) decision to accept the Applicant's change request for examination (PDF, 203 KB), comments are now invited on the Applicant's proposed provision for the compulsory acquisition of rights over additional land by 23:59 on Sunday 12 February 2023. Any comments must be made on the Registration and Relevant Representation Form and must relate to the Applicant's 'Proposed Change 02' (PDF, 904 KB) only. Any submissions that are not in relation to this, or are not on the prescribed form, will not be seen by the ExA and will be disregarded. Comments submitted after the deadline will also be disregarded.
17 January 2023
Preliminary Meeting takes place
17 January 2023
Examination begins
13 January 2023
The Examining Authority (ExA) has exercised its discretion to accept an Additional Submission from the Applicant (PDF, 2 MB), comprising an overview of the technology and the proposed scheme.
Following the ExA's decision to accept the Applicant's change request for examination (PDF, 203 KB), comments are now invited on the Applicant's proposed provision for the compulsory acquisition of rights over additional land by 23:59 on Sunday 12 February 2023.
Any comments must be made on the Registration and Relevant Representation Form and must relate to the Applicant's 'Proposed Change 02' (PDF, 904 KB) only. Any submissions that are not in relation to this, or are not on the prescribed form, will not be seen by the ExA and will be disregarded. Comments submitted after the deadline will also be disregarded.
Following the ExA's decision to accept the Applicant's change request for examination (PDF, 203 KB), comments are now invited on the Applicant's proposed provision for the compulsory acquisition of rights over additional land by 23:59 on Sunday 12 February 2023.
Any comments must be made on the Registration and Relevant Representation Form and must relate to the Applicant's 'Proposed Change 02' (PDF, 904 KB) only. Any submissions that are not in relation to this, or are not on the prescribed form, will not be seen by the ExA and will be disregarded. Comments submitted after the deadline will also be disregarded.
13 January 2023
Following the Examining Authority's (ExA) decision to accept the Applicant's change request for examination (PDF, 203 KB), comments are now invited on the Applicant's proposed provision for the compulsory acquisition of rights over additional land by 23:59 on Sunday 12 February 2023.
Any comments must be made on the Registration and Relevant Representation Form and must relate to the Applicant's proposed provision for the compulsory acquisition of rights over additional land (see 'Proposed Change 02') (PDF, 904 KB) only. Any submissions that are not in relation to this, or are not on the prescribed form, will not be seen by the ExA and will be disregarded. Comments submitted after the deadline will also be disregarded.
Any comments must be made on the Registration and Relevant Representation Form and must relate to the Applicant's proposed provision for the compulsory acquisition of rights over additional land (see 'Proposed Change 02') (PDF, 904 KB) only. Any submissions that are not in relation to this, or are not on the prescribed form, will not be seen by the ExA and will be disregarded. Comments submitted after the deadline will also be disregarded.
12 January 2023
The Examining Authority has exercised its discretion to accept a late submission for Procedural Deadline A from Ardent on behalf of National Grid Electricity Transmission (PDF, 147 KB).
Following the Examining Authority's decision to accept the Applicant's change request for examination (PDF, 203 KB), comments will be invited on the Applicant's proposed provision for the compulsory acquisition of rights over additional land between Friday 13 January 2023 and Sunday 12 February 2023. Any comments must be made on the Registration and Relevant Representation Form which will be available through the banner on the project webpage during this period, and must relate to the Applicant's proposed provision for the compulsory acquisition of rights over additional land (see 'Proposed Change 02') (PDF, 904 KB) only.
Following the Examining Authority's decision to accept the Applicant's change request for examination (PDF, 203 KB), comments will be invited on the Applicant's proposed provision for the compulsory acquisition of rights over additional land between Friday 13 January 2023 and Sunday 12 February 2023. Any comments must be made on the Registration and Relevant Representation Form which will be available through the banner on the project webpage during this period, and must relate to the Applicant's proposed provision for the compulsory acquisition of rights over additional land (see 'Proposed Change 02') (PDF, 904 KB) only.
10 January 2023
The responses to Procedural Deadline A have now been published. Joining instructions for the Preliminary Meeting and hearings to be held during w/c 16 January 2023 will be sent in due course to Interested Parties who have pre-registered to attend.
Following the Examining Authority's decision to accept the Applicant's change request for examination (PDF, 203 KB), comments will be invited on the Applicant's proposed provision for the compulsory acquisition of rights over additional land between Friday 13 January 2023 and Sunday 12 February 2023. Any comments must be made on the Registration and Relevant Representation Form which will be available through the banner on the project webpage during this period, and must relate to the Applicant's proposed provision for the compulsory acquisition of rights over additional land (see 'Proposed Change 02') (PDF, 904 KB) only.
Following the Examining Authority's decision to accept the Applicant's change request for examination (PDF, 203 KB), comments will be invited on the Applicant's proposed provision for the compulsory acquisition of rights over additional land between Friday 13 January 2023 and Sunday 12 February 2023. Any comments must be made on the Registration and Relevant Representation Form which will be available through the banner on the project webpage during this period, and must relate to the Applicant's proposed provision for the compulsory acquisition of rights over additional land (see 'Proposed Change 02') (PDF, 904 KB) only.
5 January 2023
The Examining Authority has published an updated agenda for Issue Specific Hearing 2 (ISH2) on the draft Development Consent Order (PDF, 160 KB). The changes comprise updated references to the latest revision of the draft Development Consent Order.
Interested Parties wishing to participate in the Preliminary Meeting and/ or any of the hearings to be held during w/c 16 January 2023 must confirm this with the Case Team no later than 23:59 on Friday 6 January 2023.
Interested Parties wishing to participate in the Preliminary Meeting and/ or any of the hearings to be held during w/c 16 January 2023 must confirm this with the Case Team no later than 23:59 on Friday 6 January 2023.
30 December 2022
The Examining Authority (ExA) has exercised its discretion to accept various Additional Submissions from the Applicant following the ExA's Procedural Decision to accept the Applicant's change request for Examination (PDF, 203 KB).
13 December 2022
The Rule 6 letter (PDF, 583 KB) notifying of the Preliminary Meeting (PM) has been issued. This includes details of the PM, initial hearings, draft Examination Timetable and other related matters.
The Examining Authority (ExA) has made a Procedural Decision to accept the Applicant’s request to make changes to the application. Copies of the documents containing further information can be found here:
The Examining Authority (ExA) has made a Procedural Decision to accept the Applicant’s request to make changes to the application. Copies of the documents containing further information can be found here:
- Procedural Decision to accept the Applicant’s change request (PDF, 203 KB).
- The ExA’s Proposed Provision Checklist (PDF, 169 KB).
13 December 2022
The notification of Preliminary Meeting (Rule 6 letter) has been sent.
The letter also includes the draft Examination Timetable and Initial Assessment of Principal Issues.
8 December 2022
The Examining Authority has exercised its discretion to accept various Additional Submissions from the Applicant, including a request to make changes to the Development Consent Order application (PDF, 904 KB). Please note that the publication of the Applicant’s change request letter and the supplementary information referred to therein does not indicate that the proposed change has been accepted for examination by the Examining Authority.
15 November 2022
The Examining Authority (ExA) has exercised its discretion to accept Additional Submissions from various parties in response to the Procedural Decision of 14 October 2022 (PDF, 224 KB). The submissions include the Applicant’s updated draft Development Consent Order in clean (PDF, 1 MB) and tracked change (PDF, 1 MB) versions.
Following the Applicant’s initial notification of proposed scheme changes (PDF, 1 MB), the ExA’s initial response (PDF, 256 KB), and subsequent correspondence from the Applicant (PDF, 128 KB) and the ExA (PDF, 170 KB), the Applicant is undertaking consultation on its proposed changes until 23:59 on 20 November 2022. If you wish to respond to this consultation, please contact the Applicant directly by post at: FREEPOST CARBON CAPTURE BY DRAX, or by email at: info@BECCS-Drax.com. You may also contact the Applicant for further information about this consultation by telephone at: 01757 618381.
Following the Applicant’s initial notification of proposed scheme changes (PDF, 1 MB), the ExA’s initial response (PDF, 256 KB), and subsequent correspondence from the Applicant (PDF, 128 KB) and the ExA (PDF, 170 KB), the Applicant is undertaking consultation on its proposed changes until 23:59 on 20 November 2022. If you wish to respond to this consultation, please contact the Applicant directly by post at: FREEPOST CARBON CAPTURE BY DRAX, or by email at: info@BECCS-Drax.com. You may also contact the Applicant for further information about this consultation by telephone at: 01757 618381.
26 October 2022
The Examining Authority (ExA) has exercised its discretion to accept an Additional Submission from East Riding of Yorkshire Council (PDF, 148 KB).
Following the Applicant’s initial notification of proposed scheme changes (PDF, 1 MB), the ExA’s initial response (PDF, 256 KB), and subsequent correspondence from the Applicant (PDF, 128 KB) and the ExA (PDF, 170 KB), the Applicant is undertaking consultation on its proposed changes until 23:59 on 20 November 2022.
If you wish to respond to this consultation, please contact the Applicant directly by post at: FREEPOST CARBON CAPTURE BY DRAX, or by email at: info@BECCS-Drax.com. You may also contact the Applicant for further information about this consultation by telephone at: 01757 618381.
Following the Applicant’s initial notification of proposed scheme changes (PDF, 1 MB), the ExA’s initial response (PDF, 256 KB), and subsequent correspondence from the Applicant (PDF, 128 KB) and the ExA (PDF, 170 KB), the Applicant is undertaking consultation on its proposed changes until 23:59 on 20 November 2022.
If you wish to respond to this consultation, please contact the Applicant directly by post at: FREEPOST CARBON CAPTURE BY DRAX, or by email at: info@BECCS-Drax.com. You may also contact the Applicant for further information about this consultation by telephone at: 01757 618381.
21 October 2022
Following the Applicant’s initial notification of proposed scheme changes (PDF, 1 MB), the Examining Authority’s (ExA) initial response (PDF, 256 KB), and subsequent correspondence from the Applicant (PDF, 128 KB) and the ExA (PDF, 170 KB), the Applicant is undertaking consultation on its proposed changes until 23:59 on 20 November 2022.
If you wish to respond to this consultation, please contact the Applicant directly by post at: FREEPOST CARBON CAPTURE BY DRAX, or by email at: info@BECCS-Drax.com. You may also contact the Applicant for further information about this consultation by telephone at: 01757 618381.
If you wish to respond to this consultation, please contact the Applicant directly by post at: FREEPOST CARBON CAPTURE BY DRAX, or by email at: info@BECCS-Drax.com. You may also contact the Applicant for further information about this consultation by telephone at: 01757 618381.
20 October 2022
The Examining Authority (ExA) has exercised its discretion to accept the following Additional Submissions from the Applicant, relating to the Applicant’s upcoming consultation on its proposed changes to the application:
The ExA has also exercised its discretion to accept an Additional Submission from Northern Gas Networks (PDF, 264 KB).
- Applicant’s notice publicising its consultation on the proposed changes to the application (PDF, 147 KB).
- Applicant’s proposed changes consultation booklet 21 October - 20 November 2022 (PDF, 5 MB).
The ExA has also exercised its discretion to accept an Additional Submission from Northern Gas Networks (PDF, 264 KB).
14 October 2022
The Examining Authority has published a letter notifying parties of a Procedural Decision regarding the early submission of certain information by 5pm on Friday 11 November 2022 (PDF, 224 KB).
If you have any questions, or wish to make a submission in accordance with this Procedural Decision, please contact the Case Team: DraxBECCS@planninginspectorate.gov.uk
The Examination Library (PDF, 562 KB) has been updated.
If you have any questions, or wish to make a submission in accordance with this Procedural Decision, please contact the Case Team: DraxBECCS@planninginspectorate.gov.uk
The Examination Library (PDF, 562 KB) has been updated.
13 October 2022
The additional period for making Relevant Representations has now closed. All Relevant Representations have now been published.
11 October 2022
The Examining Authority (ExA) has exercised its discretion to accept various Additional Submissions from the Applicant, including an initial response dated 30 September 2022 (PDF, 128 KB) and further response dated 7 October 2022 (PDF, 100 KB) to the ExA’s letter of 23 September 2022 (PDF, 256 KB). The ExA has now issued a further letter in response to the Applicant (PDF, 170 KB).
The Applicant has informed us that a number of notifications they sent about the opportunity to make Relevant Representations had not been received for various reasons. The Applicant has re-sent a further notification to those parties to allow them to make their representations. If you have received such a further notification and wish to make a representation, please contact us at DraxBECCS@planninginspectorate.gov.uk or telephone 0303 444 5000. All Relevant Representations received by the second extended deadline of 30 September 2022 have been published.
The Applicant has informed us that a number of notifications they sent about the opportunity to make Relevant Representations had not been received for various reasons. The Applicant has re-sent a further notification to those parties to allow them to make their representations. If you have received such a further notification and wish to make a representation, please contact us at DraxBECCS@planninginspectorate.gov.uk or telephone 0303 444 5000. All Relevant Representations received by the second extended deadline of 30 September 2022 have been published.
6 October 2022
The note of the Examining Authority’s Unaccompanied Site Inspection (USI1) on 13 and 14 September 2022 (PDF, 354 KB) has been published.
The Examining Authority has exercised its discretion to accept an Additional Submission from Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council (PDF, 151 KB).
The Applicant has informed us that a number of notifications they sent about the opportunity to make Relevant Representations had not been received for various reasons. The Applicant has re-sent a further notification to those parties to allow them to make their representations. If you have received such a further notification and wish to make a representation, please contact us at DraxBECCS@planninginspectorate.gov.uk or telephone 0303 444 5000. All Relevant Representations received by the second extended deadline of 30 September 2022 have been published.
The Examining Authority has exercised its discretion to accept an Additional Submission from Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council (PDF, 151 KB).
The Applicant has informed us that a number of notifications they sent about the opportunity to make Relevant Representations had not been received for various reasons. The Applicant has re-sent a further notification to those parties to allow them to make their representations. If you have received such a further notification and wish to make a representation, please contact us at DraxBECCS@planninginspectorate.gov.uk or telephone 0303 444 5000. All Relevant Representations received by the second extended deadline of 30 September 2022 have been published.
28 September 2022
The Examining Authority has exercised its discretion to accept Additional Submissions from various parties.
The Applicant has informed us that a number of notifications they sent about the opportunity to make Relevant Representations had not been received for various reasons. The Applicant has re-sent a further notification to those parties to allow them to make their representations. If you have received such a further notification and wish to make a representation, please contact us at DraxBECCS@planninginspectorate.gov.uk or telephone 0303 444 5000.
All Relevant Representations received by the first extended deadline of 16 September 2022 have been published.
The Applicant has informed us that a number of notifications they sent about the opportunity to make Relevant Representations had not been received for various reasons. The Applicant has re-sent a further notification to those parties to allow them to make their representations. If you have received such a further notification and wish to make a representation, please contact us at DraxBECCS@planninginspectorate.gov.uk or telephone 0303 444 5000.
All Relevant Representations received by the first extended deadline of 16 September 2022 have been published.
23 September 2022
The Examining Authority (ExA) has issued a response (PDF, 256 KB) to the Applicant’s letter dated 12 September 2022 (PDF, 1MB). The ExA is seeking a response from the Applicant to certain matters by 5pm on 30 September 2022, and to others by 5pm on 7 October 2022.
The Applicant has informed us that a number of notifications they sent about the opportunity to make Relevant Representations had not been received for various reasons. The Applicant has re-sent a further notification to those parties to allow them to make their representations. If you have received such a further notification and wish to make a representation, please contact us at DraxBECCS@planninginspectorate.gov.uk or telephone 0303 444 5000.
All Relevant Representations received so far have been published.
The Applicant has informed us that a number of notifications they sent about the opportunity to make Relevant Representations had not been received for various reasons. The Applicant has re-sent a further notification to those parties to allow them to make their representations. If you have received such a further notification and wish to make a representation, please contact us at DraxBECCS@planninginspectorate.gov.uk or telephone 0303 444 5000.
All Relevant Representations received so far have been published.
20 September 2022
The Applicant has informed us that a number of notifications they sent about the opportunity to make Relevant Representations had not been received for various reasons. The Applicant has re-sent a further notification to those parties to allow them to make their representations. The first additional period for making Relevant Representations closed on 16 September 2022, however some parties have been provided until 30 September 2022 or 12 October 2022 to make a Relevant Representation. If you have received such a further notification and wish to make a representation, please contact us at DraxBECCS@planninginspectorate.gov.uk or telephone 0303 444 5000.
All Relevant Representations received by 5 September 2022 and 16 September 2022 have been published.
All Relevant Representations received by 5 September 2022 and 16 September 2022 have been published.
20 September 2022
Relevant Representations have been publishedView Relevant Representations
20 September 2022
Relevant representations published on the website
6 September 2022
The Applicant has informed us that a number of notifications they sent about the opportunity to make Relevant Representations had not been received for various reasons. The Applicant has re-sent a further notification to those parties to allow them to make their representations. If you have received such a further notification and wish to make a representation, please contact us at DraxBECCS@planninginspectorate.gov.uk or telephone 0303 444 5000.
5 September 2022
Registration of interested parties closes
31 August 2022
Register online
If you are unable to complete a registration form online and would like to register your interest, please call the helpline on: 0303 444 5000 to request a paper form.
For further advice please see Advice Note 8.2: How to register to participate in an Examination.
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The Applicant has informed us that a number of notifications they sent about the opportunity to make Relevant Representations had not been received for various reasons. The Applicant has re-sent a further notification to those parties to allow them to make their representations. If you have received such a further notification and wish to make a representation, please contact us at DraxBECCS@planninginspectorate.gov.uk or telephone 0303 444 5000.
If you are unable to complete a registration form online and would like to register your interest, please call the helpline on: 0303 444 5000 to request a paper form.
For further advice please see Advice Note 8.2: How to register to participate in an Examination.
You can check our step by step guide to find out more about having your say about a national infrastructure project.
The Applicant has informed us that a number of notifications they sent about the opportunity to make Relevant Representations had not been received for various reasons. The Applicant has re-sent a further notification to those parties to allow them to make their representations. If you have received such a further notification and wish to make a representation, please contact us at DraxBECCS@planninginspectorate.gov.uk or telephone 0303 444 5000.
5 August 2022
Registration of interested parties begins
20 June 2022
The application has been accepted for examination
24 May 2022
This application was received by the Planning Inspectorate on Monday 23 May 2022.
The application documents will be made available if the application is accepted for examination.
It is for the Applicant to decide whether or not application documents can be published upon submission (see government’s Planning Act 2008: guidance on the Pre-application process).
The application documents will be made available if the application is accepted for examination.
It is for the Applicant to decide whether or not application documents can be published upon submission (see government’s Planning Act 2008: guidance on the Pre-application process).
23 May 2022
Application received by the Planning Inspectorate