All project updates
26 November 2024
On 11 October 2024, the Secretary of State issued a letter to the Applicant, The Crown Estate and The Duchy of Lancaster requesting updated information.
The responses for the 22 November 2024 Deadline have now been published.
11 October 2024
The Secretary of State received a request on 11 September 2024 from the Applicant to extend the statutory deadline. A statement that the Secretary of State decided to extend the statutory deadline for this project to 24 January 2025 was made to the House of Commons and House of Lords on 7 October 2024, in accordance with section 107(7) of the Planning Act 2008.
The Secretary of State has today issued a letter to the Applicant, The Crown Estate and The Duchy of Lancaster. The deadlines for response are 23:59 on 22 November 2024 and 23:59 on 8 January 2025.
24 September 2024
The Secretary of State has decided to re-set the statutory deadline for this application, to allow time for further negotiations with landowners and to ensure that necessary permissions can be obtained. A statement confirming the new deadline for the decision will be made to Parliament following conference recess in accordance with section 107(7) of the Planning Act 2008.
12 September 2024
Responses to the Secretary of State’s consultation letter dated 9 August 2024 have been published.
2 September 2024
A statement that the Secretary of State decided to extend the statutory deadline for this project to 27 September 2024 was made to the House of Commons and House of Lords, in accordance with section 107(7) of the Planning Act 2008.
9 August 2024
The Secretary of State has received a request from the Applicant (PDF, 114KB) to extend the statutory deadline to allow time for further negotiations with landowners and to ensure the necessary permissions can be obtained. The Secretary of State has decided to allow a short extension and to re-set the statutory deadline for this application for these reasons. A statement confirming the new deadline for the decision will be made to Parliament following summer recess in accordance with section 107(7) of the Planning Act 2008.
The Secretary of State has today issued a letter to the Applicant (PDF, 132KB). The deadline for response is 23:59 on 11 September 2024.
24 July 2024
Responses to the Secretary of State’s consultation letter dated 15 July 2024 have been published.
15 July 2024
The Secretary of State has issued a letter dated 15 July 2024 (PDF, 137KB) to the Applicant and other parties, requesting information. The deadline for response is 23:59 on 23 July 2024.
24 June 2024
Responses to the Secretary of State's consultation letter dated 7 June 2024 have been published.
7 June 2024
The Secretary of State has issued a letter dated 7 June 2024 (PDF, 135KB) to the Applicant and other parties, requesting information. The deadline for response is 23:59 on 21 June 2024.
9 May 2024
The recommendation by the Examining Authority has been sent to the Secretary of State.
21 February 2024
The Examining Authority's notification of the completion of the Examination (PDF, 98KB) has been published.
The Examination Library will be updated shortly.
15 February 2024
1 February 2024
The Examination Library (PDF, 554KB) has been updated.
25 January 2024
The Examination Library will be updated shortly.
23 January 2024
The Examination Library (PDF, 553KB) has been updated.
19 January 2024
The Examination Library (PDF, 552KB) has been updated.
Parties are reminded that the Examining Authority may close the Examination before the end of the statutory six month period if it is satisfied that all relevant matters have been addressed.
10 January 2024
The Examination Library (PDF, 529KB) has been updated.
19 December 2023
8 December 2023
The Examination Library (PDF, 528KB) has been updated.
24 November 2023
The Examination Library will be updated shortly.
23 November 2023
The Examining Authority has also exercised its discretion to accept an Additional Submission (PDF, 253KB) from Natural England.
The Examination Library (PDF, 439KB) has been updated.
22 November 2023
20 November 2023
Please note that the events will start broadcasting LIVE when opened by the Examining Authority. If the Livestream does not initially work, it may be resolved by refreshing the webpage.
The Agendas for the Compulsory Acquisition Hearing (PDF, 162KB), Issue Specific Hearing 3 (PDF, 160KB) and Issue Specific Hearing 4 (PDF, 117KB) have been published.
13 November 2023
The Examination Library will be updated shortly.
10 November 2023
The Examining Authority has also exercised its discretion to accept Additional Submissions from Witham Fourth District Internal Drainage Board (PDF, 259KB).
The Examination Library (PDF, 426KB) has been updated.
17 October 2023
5 October 2023
The Examining Authority's request for further Information (PDF, 114KB) from the Applicant, North Kesteven District Council, Lincolnshire County Council, Boston Borough Council and the Black Sluice Internal Drainage Board has been published. The Deadline for response is Deadline 2 (7 November 2023).
The Examination Library (PDF, 371KB) has been updated.
Please note that the following date reserved for a hearing in the Examination Timetable is no longer required and the event has now been cancelled:
20 November 2023 – Open Floor Hearing
26 September 2023
- The Examination Timetable (Rule 8 letter) (PDF, 324KB).
- The Preliminary Meeting Note (PDF, 512KB) and Action Points arising from the hearings dated 19 and 20 September 2023 (PDF,107 KB) and (PDF,119KB).
The Examination Library (PDF, 342KB) has been updated.
26 September 2023
Procedural decision following Preliminary Meeting.
21 September 2023
The Examining Authority has also exercised its discretion to accept Additional Submissions from:
- Cadent Gas (PDF, 189KB)
- Anglian Water (PDF, 300KB)
The Examination Library (PDF, 342KB) has been updated.
19 September 2023
Agendas for the Preliminary Meeting (PDF, 513KB), Issue Specific Hearing 1 on the Draft Development Consent Order (PDF, 140KB) and Issue Specific Hearing 2 on the scope of the development and environmental matters (PDF, 148KB) have been published.
Joining Instructions for virtual attendance at the Preliminary Meeting, Issue Specific Hearing 1 and Issue Specific Hearing 2 will be provided in advance of the event.
A livestream of these hearings will be available at https://cvslivestream.co.uk/heckingtonfen/ during each event. Please note that the event will start broadcasting LIVE when opened by the Examining Authority. If the Livestream does not initially work, it may be resolved by refreshing the webpage.
19 September 2023
19 September 2023
13 September 2023
Agendas for the Preliminary Meeting (PDF, 513KB), Issue Specific Hearing 1 on the Draft Development Consent Order (PDF, 140KB) and Issue Specific Hearing 2 on the scope of the development and environmental matters (PDF, 148KB) have been published.
Joining Instructions for virtual attendance at the Preliminary Meeting, Issue Specific Hearing 1 and Issue Specific Hearing 2 will be provided in advance of the event.
A livestream of these hearings will be available at https://cvslivestream.co.uk/heckingtonfen/ during each event. Please note that the event will start broadcasting LIVE when opened by the Examining Authority. If the Livestream does not initially work, it may be resolved by refreshing the webpage.
7 September 2023
The Examining Authority has exercised its discretion to accept Additional Submissions from the Applicant in relation to a Change Application. The Examination Library (PDF, 318KB) has been updated.
The publication of Change Application documentation does not indicate that the change has been accepted by the ExA. A Procedural Decision whether or not to accept the Change Application will be included within the Rule 8 letter following the Preliminary Hearing.
The agenda for the Preliminary Meeting has already been published as part of the Rule 6 documentation (PDF, 513KB). The agendas for Issue Specific Hearing 1 on the Draft Development Consent Order (PDF, 140KB) and Issue Specific Hearing 2 on the scope of the development and environmental matters (PDF, 148KB) have now been published.
5 September 2023
The publication of Change Application documentation does not indicate that the change has been accepted by the ExA. A Procedural Decision whether or not to accept the Change Application will be included within the Rule 8 letter following the Preliminary Hearing.
The agenda for the Preliminary Meeting has already been published as part of the Rule 6 documentation (513KB, PDF). The agendas for Issue Specific Hearing 1 on the Draft Development Consent Order (140KB, PDF) and Issue Specific Hearing 2 on the scope of the development and environmental matters (148KB, PDF) have now been published.
5 September 2023
21 July 2023
- Canal and Rivers Trust (PDF, 34KB)
- Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust (PDF, 222KB)
The Examination Library (PDF, 321KB) has been updated.
21 July 2023
The letter also includes the draft Examination Timetable and Initial Assessment of Principal Issues.
20 June 2023
The Examination Library (PDF, 310KB) has been updated.
14 June 2023
9 June 2023
14 April 2023
5 April 2023
These have been added to the Examination Library (PDF, 315KB).