All project updates
2 Ionawr 2025
The Examining Authority has published its Third Written Questions (ExQ3) on the 20 December 2024. Please note that the Deadline to respond to the ExQ3 is Deadline 7, Friday 10 January 2025.
Comments on responses to the ExQ3 are due at Deadline 8, Friday 17 January 2025.
23 Rhagfyr 2024
The Examining Authority (ExA) has published a request for further information (PDF, 149KB) from the Applicant. The deadline for them to respond is Deadline 7a – Wednesday 8 January 2025.
The ExA has also used its discretion to accept the following Additional Submissions:
A position statement from National Grid Electricity Transmission plc (PDF, 153KB)
The Applicants response to a request for information from the Examining Authority, dated 10 December 2024
20 Rhagfyr 2024
The Examining Authority's third written questions (PDF, 266KB) have been published.
The Examining Authority has used its discretion to accept an additional submission from Network Rail (PFD, 265KB) confirming its withdrawal of its Relevant Representation received on 17 May 2024.
The Examining Authority’s Procedural Decision (PDF, 346KB) in relation to the Applicant’s change application has been published.
All documents relating to the Applicant’s change application have been published under Deadline 6b.
The Examination library (PDF, 780KB) has been updated.
18 Rhagfyr 2024
The Examining Authority’s Procedural Decision (PDF, 346KB) in relation to the Applicant’s change application has been published.
All documents relating to the Applicant’s change application have been published under Deadline 6b.
The Relevant Representation received in response to the Applicant’s change request has been published.
The Examination library will be updated shortly.
17 Rhagfyr 2024
The Examining Authority has exercised its discretion to accept an additional submission from Heather Hall (PDF, 140KB). The Examining Authority has published a request for further information (PDF, 179KB) from the applicant. The deadline for them to respond is 20 December 2024.
All the submissions for Deadline 6 have been published.
The examination library will be updated soon.
12 Rhagfyr 2024
The Examining Authority has exercised its discretion to accept an additional submission from Heather Hall (PDF, 140KB). The Examining Authority has published a request for further information (PDF, 179KB) from the applicant. The deadline for them to respond is 20 December 2024.
All the submissions for Deadline 6 have been published.
The examination library will be updated soon.
Following the Examining Authority’s (ExA) decision to accept the Applicant’s Proposed Provision for examination (PDF, 262KB), comments are now invited on the Applicant’s proposed provision for the compulsory acquisition of additional land by 23:59 on 16 December 2024.
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 land as set out in the Change Application Summary Report (PDF, 604KB). 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.
11 Rhagfyr 2024
The Examining Authority has published a request for further information (PDF, 179KB) from the applicant. The deadline for them to respond is 20 December 2024.
All the submissions for Deadline 6 have been published.
The examination library will be updated soon.
Following the Examining Authority’s (ExA) decision to accept the Applicant’s Proposed Provision for examination (PDF, 262KB), comments are now invited on the Applicant’s proposed provision for the compulsory acquisition of additional land by 23:59 on 16 December 2024.
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 land as set out in the Change Application Summary Report (PDF, 604KB). 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.
3 Rhagfyr 2024
The following documents from the Issue Specific Hearings (ISH) 5, 6 and 7 and Open Floor Hearings (OFH) 3 and 4 have now been published:
· Examining Authority’s action points
Following the Examining Authority’s (ExA) decision to accept the Applicant’s Proposed Provision for examination (PDF, 262KB), comments are now invited on the Applicant’s proposed provision for the compulsory acquisition of additional land by 23:59 on 16 December 2024.
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 land as set out in the Change Application Summary Report (PDF, 604KB). 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 library (PDF, 726KB) will be updated soon.
26 Tachwedd 2024
The Examining Authority has accepted a Deadline 4 submission from Bishopton Villages Action Group which due to a technical issue was not published with the other Deadline 4 documents.
Instructions have been sent to those who have registered to participate in Issue Specific Hearing 6, and Issue Specific Hearing 7.
Anyone who wishes to observe these Hearings in real time should use the following link to the Livestream. 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.
The Examining Authority’s agendas for the upcoming hearings on 26 and 27 November 2024 have been published.
Following the Examining Authority’s (ExA) decision to accept the Applicant’s Proposed Provision for examination (PDF, 262KB), comments are now invited on the Applicant’s proposed provision for the compulsory acquisition of additional land by 23:59 on 16 December 2024.
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 land as set out in the Change Application Summary Report (PDF, 604KB). 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 Library has been updated (PDF, 707KB)
26 Tachwedd 2024
The Examining Authority has accepted a Deadline 4 submission from Bishopton Villages Action Group which due to a technical issue was not published with the other Deadline 4 documents.
Instructions have been sent to those who have registered to participate in Issue Specific Hearing 5, Open Floor Hearing 3 and Open Floor Hearing 4.
Anyone who wishes to observe these Hearings in real time should use the following link to the Livestream. 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.
The Examining Authority’s agendas for the upcoming hearings on 26 and 27 November 2024 have been published.
Following the Examining Authority’s (ExA) decision to accept the Applicant’s Proposed Provision for examination (PDF, 262KB), comments are now invited on the Applicant’s proposed provision for the compulsory acquisition of additional land by 23:59 on 16 December 2024.
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 land as set out in the Change Application Summary Report (PDF, 604KB). 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 Library has been updated (PDF, 707KB)
25 Tachwedd 2024
Instructions have been sent to those who have registered to participate in Issue Specific Hearing 5, Open Floor Hearing 3 and Open Floor Hearing 4.
Anyone who wishes to observe these Hearings in real time should use the following link to the Livestream. 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.
The Examining Authority’s agendas for the upcoming hearings on 26 and 27 November 2024 have been published.
Following the Examining Authority’s (ExA) decision to accept the Applicant’s Proposed Provision for examination (PDF, 262KB), comments are now invited on the Applicant’s proposed provision for the compulsory acquisition of additional land by 23:59 on 16 December 2024.
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 land as set out in the Change Application Summary Report (PDF, 604KB). 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 Library has been updated (PDF, 1MB)
20 Tachwedd 2024
Following the Examining Authority’s (ExA) decision to accept the Applicant’s Proposed Provision for examination (PDF, 262KB), comments are now invited on the Applicant’s proposed provision for the compulsory acquisition of additional land by 23:59 on 16 December 2024.
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 land as set out in the Change Application Summary Report (PDF, 604KB). 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.
All Deadline 5 submissions have been now been published.
The Examining Authority’s agendas for the Issue Specific Hearing 5 (PDF, 145KB) on Tuesday 26 November 2024 and Issue Specific Hearing 6 (PDF, 145KB) and 7 (PDF, 163KB) on Wednesday 27 November 2024 have now been published.
The Examination Library will be updated shortly.
19 Tachwedd 2024
Following the Examining Authority’s (ExA) decision to accept the Applicant’s Proposed Provision for examination (PDF, 262KB), comments are now invited on the Applicant’s proposed provision for the compulsory acquisition of additional land by 23:59 on 16 December 2024.
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 land as set out in the Change Application Summary Report (PDF, 604KB). 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 agendas for the Issue Specific Hearing 5 (PDF, 145KB) on Tuesday 26 November 2024 and Issue Specific Hearing 6 (PDF, 145KB) and 7 (PDF, 163KB) on Wednesday 27 November 2024 have now been published.
The Examination Library will be updated shortly.
13 Tachwedd 2024
Following the Examining Authority’s (ExA) decision to accept the Applicant’s Proposed Provision for examination (PDF, 262KB), comments are now invited on the Applicant’s proposed provision for the compulsory acquisition of additional land by 23:59 on 16 December 2024.
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 land as set out in the Change Application Summary Report (PDF, 604KB). 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 Relevant Representation form can be accessed here.
The ExA’s second written questions (PDF, 266KB) and ExA's commentary on the dDCO (PDF, 818KB) have also been published.
The Examining Authority’s notification of the upcoming hearings w/c 25 November 2024 has been issued.
12 Tachwedd 2024
The Examining Authority has used its discretion to accept an updated document '8.15 Post-hearing submissions including written submission of oral cases' (PDF, 884KB). This was to address a correction to the 'Summary of Applicant's Oral Submissions at ISH2 - agenda item 4 - Historic Environment'.
The ExA’s second written questions (PDF, 266KB) and ExA's commentary on the dDCO (PDF, 818KB) have also been published.
The Examining Authority’s notification of the upcoming hearings w/c 25 November 2024 has been issued.
1 Tachwedd 2024
The Examining Authority’s Procedural Decision (PDF, 262KB) in relation to the Applicant’s change request has been published. The letter also provides notification of a variation to the Examination Timetable and a request of further information from the Applicant.
The ExA’s second written questions (PDF, 266KB) and ExA's commentary on the dDCO (PDF, 818KB) have also been published.
The Examining Authority’s notification of Issue Specific Hearing 5 on Tuesday 26 November 2024; Open Floor Hearing 3 and 4 on Tuesday 26 November 2024; and Issue Specific Hearing 6 and 7 on Wednesday 27 November 2024 has been issued.
View the hearing notification letter (PDF, 161KB)
The Examination Library and Examination Timetable will be updated shortly.
30 Hydref 2024
The Examining Authority’s notification of Issue Specific Hearing 5 on Tuesday 26 November 2024; Open Floor Hearing 3 and 4 on Tuesday 26 November 2024; and Issue Specific Hearing 6 and 7 on Wednesday 27 November 2024 has been issued.
View the hearing notification letter (PDF, 161KB)
The Examining Authority (ExA) has exercised its discretion to accept the Applicant’s Change Request to the application. Please note that the publication of the Applicant’s change request does not indicate that the proposed changes have been accepted for examination by the ExA, and therefore Interested Parties should not submit comments on the proposed changes at this time.
The Examination Library (PDF, 621KB) has been updated.
28 Hydref 2024
All the submissions for Deadline 4 have been published.
The Examining Authority has exercised its discretion to accept the Applicant’s Change Request to the application. Please note that the publication of the Applicant’s change request does not indicate that the proposed changes have been accepted for examination by the ExA, and therefore Interested Parties should not submit comments on the proposed changes at this time.
The Examination Library will be updated soon.
28 Hydref 2024
The Examining Authority (ExA) has exercised its discretion to accept a request to make changes to the Development Consent Order application 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 changes have been accepted for examination by the ExA, and therefore Interested Parties should not submit comments on the proposed changes at this time.
The Examination Library will be updated shortly.
23 Hydref 2024
The Action points from the Issue Specific Hearing 2 15 October 2024; Issue Specific Hearing 3 15 October 2024; Issue Specific Hearing 4 16 October 2024; and Compulsory Acquisition Hearing 1 16 October 2024 have been published.
The recordings and transcripts of all the above hearings have also been published.
The Examination Library will be updated shortly.
21 Hydref 2024
The recordings and transcripts of Issue Specific Hearing 2; Issue Specific Hearing 3; Issue Specific Hearing 4; and Compulsory Acquisition Hearing 1 have been published.
The Examination Library will be updated shortly.
15 Hydref 2024
Instructions have been sent to those who have registered to participate in Issue Specific Hearing 4 (PDF, 171KB) & Compulsory Acquisition Hearing 1 (PDF, 164KB).
Anyone who wishes to observe these Hearings in real time should use the following link to the Livestream. 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.
15 Hydref 2024
We have sent instructions for registered participants to join the virtual Hearings or at the venue.
You can also observe the Hearings online. If the livestream does not work, try refreshing your webpage.
The Examining Authority’s Agendas for the Issue Specific Hearing 2 (PDF, 150KB); Issue Specific Hearing 3 (PDF, 147KB); Issue Specific Hearing 4 (PDF, 171KB); and Compulsory Acquisition Hearing 1 (PDF, 164KB) have been published.
The Agendas include a list of the documents that may be referred to during the hearing.
The examination library will be updated shortly.
11 Hydref 2024
The Examining Authority’s response (PDF, 176KB) to the Applicant’s notice of intention (PDF, 1MB) to submit a request for changes to the application has been published.
Please note that this does not mean that the proposed changes to the application will be considered by the Examining Authority, that decision has yet to be made.
The Examining Authority’s Agendas for the Issue Specific Hearing 2 (PDF, 150KB); Issue Specific Hearing 3 (PDF, 147KB); Issue Specific Hearing 4 (PDF, 171KB); and Compulsory Acquisition Hearing 1 (PDF, 164KB) have been published.
The Agendas include a list of the documents that may be referred to during the hearing.
The examination library will be updated shortly.
9 Hydref 2024
The Examining Authority has exercised its discretion to accept an additional submission from Suzanne Springett (PDF, 100KB). In response to the email, the Examining Authority has published an updated itinerary for the accompanied site inspection (PDF, 207KB) on 17 October 2024.
The Examining Authority’s Agendas for the Issue Specific Hearing 2 (PDF, 150KB); Issue Specific Hearing 3 (PDF, 147KB); Issue Specific Hearing 4 (PDF, 171KB); and Compulsory Acquisition Hearing 1 (PDF, 164KB) have been published.
The Agendas include a list of the documents that may be referred to during the hearing.
The examination library will be updated shortly.
9 Hydref 2024
The Examining Authority has exercised its discretion to accept an additional submission from Suzanne Springett (PDF, 100KB). In response to the email, the Examining Authority has published an updated itinerary for the accompanied site inspection (PDF, 207KB) on 17 October 2024.
The examination library will be updated shortly.
4 Hydref 2024
The Examining Authority’s Agendas for the Issue Specific Hearing 2 (PDF, 150KB); Issue Specific Hearing 3 (PDF, 147KB); Issue Specific Hearing 4 (PDF, 171KB); and Compulsory Acquisition Hearing 1 (PDF, 164KB) have been published.
The Agendas include a list of the documents that may be referred to during the hearing.
The Examining Authority has exercised its discretion to accept an Additional Submission from RWE Renewables UK Solar and Storage Limited (PDF, 184KB)
The Examination Library (PDF, 577MB) has been updated.
1 Hydref 2024
The Applicant’s notice of intention (PDF, 1MB) to submit a request for changes to the application has been published.
Please note that this does not mean that the proposed changes to the application will be considered by the Examining Authority, that decision has yet to be made.
The Examination Library (PDF, 572KB) will be updated shortly"
24 Medi 2024
Deadline 3 submissions were published on 20 September 2024. The examination library (PDF, 1MB) has been updated.
The Examining Authority issued a Rule 13 letter (PDF, 234KB) on 17 September 2024 notifying of upcoming Issue Specific Hearings and a Compulsory Acquisition Hearing. The Examining Authority’s notification of an Accompanied Site Inspection (PDF,199KB) on Thursday 17 October 2024 has also been published.
Please register, by Wednesday 9 October 2024, to participate in the hearings here and for the Accompanied Site Inspection here.
20 Medi 2024
All the submissions for Deadline 3 have been published.
The examination library (PDF, 1MB) will be updated soon.
19 Medi 2024
The Examining Authority has issued a Rule 13 letter (PDF, 234KB) notifying of Issue Specific Hearing 2 and 3 on Tuesday 15 October 2024; Issue Specific Hearing 4 on the morning of Wednesday 16 October; and Compulsory Acquisition Hearing 1 in the afternoon of 16 October 2024. The Examining Authority’s notification of an Accompanied Site Inspection (PDF,199KB) on Thursday 17 October 2024 has been published.
Registration and requests to participate in the hearings or in the Accompanied Site Inspection should be completed by Wednesday 9 October 2024.
17 Medi 2024
The Examining Authority has issued a Rule 13 letter (PDF, 234KB) notifying of Issue Specific Hearing 2 and 3 on Tuesday 15 October 2024; Issue Specific Hearing 4 on the morning of Wednesday 16 October; and Compulsory Acquisition Hearing 1 in the afternoon of 16 October 2024. The letter also contains a Rule 16: notification of an Accompanied Site Inspection taking place on Thursday 17 October 2024.
Registration and requests to participate should be completed by Wednesday 9 October 2024.
6 Medi 2024
The Examining Authority has exercised its discretion to accept an Additional Submission from National Highways (PDF, 33MB).
The Examination Library (PDF, 562KB) has been updated.
2 Medi 2024
All the submissions for Deadline 2 have been published.
The examination library (PDF, 562KB) will be updated soon.
15 Awst 2024
The submissions received for Deadline 1 have been published.
The Examination Library will be updated shortly.
30 Gorffennaf 2024
The Rule 8 letter - Notification of timetable for the Examination (PDF, 305KB) has been sent to Interested Parties. The ExA’s written questions (PDF, 476KB) have been published alongside the Rule 8 letter.
The Action points from the Preliminary Meeting 23 July 2024 and Issue Specific Hearing 1 23 July 2024 have also been published.
The Examination Library will be updated shortly.
29 Gorffennaf 2024
The recordings and transcripts of the Preliminary Meeting Tuesday 23 July 2024; Issue Specific Hearing 1 Tuesday 23 July 2024; Open Floor Hearing 1 Wednesday 24 July 2024; and Open Floor Hearing 2 Wednesday 24 July 2024 have been published.
The Preliminary Meeting note (PDF, 525KB) has also been published.
The Examination Library will be updated shortly.
24 Gorffennaf 2024
Instructions have been sent to those who have registered to participate in the Open Floor Hearing 2 (OFH2).
Anyone who wishes to observe the OFH2 in real time should use the following link. 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.
24 Gorffennaf 2024
Instructions have been sent to those who have registered to participate in the Open Floor Hearing 1 (OFH1).
Anyone who wishes to observe the ISH1 in real time should use the following link. 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.
23 Gorffennaf 2024
Instructions have been sent to those who have registered to participate in the Issue Specific Hearing 1 (ISH1).
Anyone who wishes to observe the ISH1 in real time should use the following link. 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.”
23 Gorffennaf 2024
Instructions have been sent to those who have registered to participate in the Preliminary Meeting (PM).
Anyone who wishes to observe the PM in real time should use the following link. 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.
12 Gorffennaf 2024
The submissions received for Procedural Deadline A have been published.
The Applicant’s new and updated information accepted at the discretion of the Examining Authority have also been published.
The Examination Library (PDF, 500KB) has been updated.
25 Mehefin 2024
The notification of the Preliminary Meeting (Rule 6 letter; PDF, 409KB) has been sent.
The letter also includes the draft Examination Timetable and Initial Assessment of Principal Issues.
The Examination Library (PDF, 480KB) has been updated.
29 Mai 2024
All Relevant Representations have been published.
22 Mai 2024
The Applicant’s response (PDF, 13MB) to the Examining Authority’s Procedural Decision Letter (PDF, 186KB) requested on 9 May 2024, has now been published and the Examination Library (PDF, 254KB) has been updated.
Registration for interested parties has now closed. The Relevant Representations will be available on the webpage shortly.
20 Mai 2024
The Examining Authority has published a Procedural Decision letter (PDF, 186KB) addressed to the Applicant and all Interested Parties. Responses are due by 23:59 20 May 2024.
Registration for interested parties has now closed. The Relevant Representations will be available on the webpage shortly.
9 Mai 2024
The Examining Authority has published a Procedural Decision letter addressed to the Applicant and all Interested Parties (PDF, 186KB). Responses are due by 20 May 2024.
You can now register as an Interested Party.
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.
21 Mawrth 2024
Registration of interested parties begins.
You can now register as an Interested Party.
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.
8 Mawrth 2024
The application by RWE Renewables UK Solar and Storage Limited for Byers Gill Solar has been accepted for examination. A letter notifying of the decision to accept an application for Examination for an Order Granting Development Consent (PDF, 145KB) has been published.
9 Chwefror 2024
This application was received by the Planning Inspectorate on 9 February 2024.
The applicant has agreed that all application documents can be published as soon as practicable to help everyone become familiar with the detail of what is being proposed in this application. The Planning Inspectorate will therefore make the application documents available as soon as practicable.
This provision is solely for the purpose of allowing more time to all those who wish to become familiar with the detail of what is being proposed ahead of the Registration and Relevant Representation period without lengthening the overall time required for the application process. There will be no opportunity at this stage to make comments on the application. However, if the application is accepted anyone interested in the application will be able to register and express their views during the Registration and Relevant Representation stage and the subsequent examination.
18 Rhagfyr 2023
This project has volunteered to take part in the NSIP Reform Early Adopter Programme, details of which are available in this news story published by the Planning Inspectorate.
For further information about the programme please contact the Applicant, JBM Solar using the information available on the developer's website.