Representation by UK Health Security Agency (UK Health Security Agency )
- Date submitted
- 9 February 2023
- Submitted by
- Other statutory consultees
Thank you for your consultation regarding the above development. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) welcomes the opportunity to comment on your proposals at this stage of the project. Please note that we request views from the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID) and the response provided is sent on behalf of both UKHSA and OHID. We can confirm that: With respect to Registration of Interest documentation, we are reassured that earlier comments raised by us on 7th December 2021 have been addressed. In addition, we acknowledge that the Environmental Statement (ES) has not identified any issues which could significantly affect public health. UKHSA/OHID previously raised concerns with the use of the DMRB LA112 methodology within the Population and Human Health chapter, as it does not include an assessment of significance for those elements scoped in, as required under the EIA Regulations. After reviewing the results of the applicant’s assessment, we recognise that in this instance any additional assessment of significance is unlikely to significantly alter the findings. Following our review of the submitted documentation we are satisfied that the proposed development should not result in any significant adverse impact on public health. On that basis, we have no additional comments to make at this stage and can confirm that we have chosen NOT to register an interest with the Planning Inspectorate on this occasion. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or concerns.