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4 October 2024
On 4 October 2024 the Secretary of State for Transport granted consent for this application.
Information can be found in these documents:
• Planning Inspectorate’s notification of decision letter (PDF, 141KB)
• Secretary of State for Transport decision letter (PDF, 456KB)
• Development Consent Order as made by the Secretary of State (PDF, 1MB)
• Examining Authority’s recommendation report (PDF, 6MB)
• Post examination submissions
• Regulation 31 notice (PDF, 124KB)
• Habitats regulations assessment (PDF, 732KB)
4 October 2024
On 4 October 2024 the Secretary of State for Transport granted consent for this application.
Information can be found in these documents:
• Planning Inspectorate’s notification of decision letter (PDF, 141KB)
• Secretary of State for [department] decision letter (PDF, 456KB)
• Development Consent Order as made by the Secretary of State (PDF, 1MB)
• Examining Authority’s recommendation report (PDF, 6MB)
• Post examination submissions
• Regulation 31 notice (PDF, 124KB)
• Habitats regulations assessment (PDF, 732KB)
24 July 2024
Responses to the Secretary of State’s consultation letter dated 9 July 2024 (PDF, 162 KB) have been published.
9 July 2024
The Secretary of State has issued a consultation letter (PDF, 166KB) requesting comments from the Applicant, Natural England, Volkswagen Group United Kingdom Limited, Associated Petroleum Terminals (Immingham) Limited and Humber Oil Terminal Trustees Limited and other Interested Parties. The deadline for response is 23 July 2024.
Please send your response to the case team
30 May 2024
Responses to the Secretary of State’s consultation letter dated 9 May 2024 (PDF, 229KB) have been published.
24 May 2024
The Secretary of State has decided to set a new deadline for decision on this application of 4 October 2024. For further information, please refer to the Written Ministerial Statement laid in Parliament.
9 May 2024
The Secretary of State has issued a consultation letter requesting comments from the Applicant, Natural England, Environment Agency, Marine Management Org, Volkswagen Group United Kingdom Limited, Associated Petroleum Terminals (Immingham) Limited and Humber Oil Terminal Trustees Limited and Interested parties. The deadline for response is 23 May 2024.
Please send your response to the case team
26 April 2024
25 July 2024 - Deadline for Secretary of State to make decision.
The Examining Authority issued a Recommendation Report to the Secretary of State on 25 April 2024. The Secretary of State has three months in which to issue a decision. The decision letter and Recommendation Report will be published on this project page once a decision has been made.
26 January 2024
The Examining Authority’s notification of the completion of the Examination (PDF, 134KB) has been published.
The Examination Library (PDF, 785 KB )has been updated.
The Examination Library (PDF, 785 KB )has been updated.
26 January 2024
The Examining Authority has accepted an Additional Submission from the Applicant (PDF, 579KB).
The Examination Library (PDF, 767KB) has been updated.
The Examination Library (PDF, 767KB) has been updated.
25 January 2024
The Examining Authority has accepted the following Additional Submissions:
The Examination Library (PDF 777KB) has been updated.
- Associated British Ports – Applicants Response to DFDS Letter dated 23 January 2024 (149 KB)
- Immingham Oil Terminal Operators - Closing Submissions (PDF 91KB)
- Stena Line - Response to DFDS Deadline 10 Submissions (PDF 10 MB)
- The Crown Estate - Section 135 Consent (PDF 454KB)
- Associated British Ports – Applicant’s Response to ExA’s Rule 17 Letter dated 22 January 2024 (PDF 6MB)
- Associated British Ports – Applicant’s Response to ExA’s Rule 17 Letter dated 22 January 2024 addressed to CLdN (PDF 12MB)
- CLdN Ports Killingholme Limited - Response to the Examining Authority’s Rule 17 request dated 22 January 2024 (PDF 4MB)
- Harbour Master, Humber - Response to question 5 of the Examining Authority’s request to the Applicant for further information under Rule 17 dated 22 January 2024 (117 KB)
The Examination Library (PDF 777KB) has been updated.
25 January 2024
The examination is expected to close on 25 January 2024
24 January 2024
The Examining Authority has accepted an Additional Submission from DFDS Seaways Plc – Comment on the Applicant's 12 January 2024 Rule 17 request response (PDF, 38KB)
The Examination Library (PDF, 786 KB) has been updated.
The Examination Library (PDF, 786 KB) has been updated.
23 January 2024
The Examining Authority has accepted an Additional Submission from the Applicant - Cover Letter and Closing Submissions from the Applicant (PDF, 5MB)
The Examination Library (PDF, 786 KB) has been updated.
The Examination Library (PDF, 786 KB) has been updated.
22 January 2024
The following documents have been published:
The Examination Library (PDF 774KB) has been updated.
- Request for Further Information from The Applicant – Rule 17 dated 22 January 2024 (PDF 171KB)
- Request for Further Information from CLdN – Rule 17 PDF 165KB)
The Examination Library (PDF 774KB) has been updated.
19 January 2024
The Deadline 10 submissions have been published.
The Examination Library (PDF, 774KB) has been updated.
The Examination Library (PDF, 774KB) has been updated.
17 January 2024
The Deadline 9 submissions have been published.
The Examination Library (PDF, 755KB) has been updated.
The Examination Library (PDF, 755KB) has been updated.
15 January 2024
The following documents have been published:
The Examination Library (PDF 730KB) has been updated.
- Request for Further Information from Harbour Master, Humber – Rule 17 (PDF 203KB)
- Request for Further Information from Stena Line – Rule 17 (PDF 194KB)
- Request for Further Information from The Applicant – Rule 17 (PDF 223KB)
- Request for Further Information from Marine Management Organisation – Rule 17 (PDF 141KB)
The Examination Library (PDF 730KB) has been updated.
11 January 2024
The Examining Authority’s Procedural Decision and details of changes to the Examination Timetable letter (PDF, 211KB) has been published.
The Examination Library (PDF, 730KB) has been updated.
The Examination Library (PDF, 730KB) has been updated.
10 January 2024
The following documents have been published:
The Examining Authority has accepted the following Additional Submissions:
The Deadline 8 Submissions have been published.
The Examination Library has been updated.
- Request for Further Information from Volkswagen Group UK Limited - Rule 17 (PDF, 171KB)
- Request for Further Information from The Crown Estate - Rule 17 (PDF, 168KB)
- Request for Further Information from The Applicant - Rule 17 (PDF, 146KB)
The Examining Authority has accepted the following Additional Submissions:
- DFDS Seaways Plc - Comments on Deadline 7 Submissions (PDF, 98KB)
- Associated British Ports - Response to the Examining Authority’s Rule 17 letter dated 9 January 2024 (PDF, 175KB)
- Associated British Ports - 7.16 Signed Statement of Common Ground between Associated British Ports and Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust (PDF, 691KB)
The Deadline 8 Submissions have been published.
The Examination Library has been updated.
22 December 2023
The Examining Authority’s Further Written Questions (EXQ4) (PDF,298 KB) have been published.
The Deadline for response is Monday 8 January 2024, Deadline 8.
The Examination Library (PDF,671 KB) has been updated.
The Deadline for response is Monday 8 January 2024, Deadline 8.
The Examination Library (PDF,671 KB) has been updated.
21 December 2023
The Deadline 7A submissions have been published.
The Examination Library (PDF, 671KB) has been updated.
The Examination Library (PDF, 671KB) has been updated.
20 December 2023
The Examining Authority has accepted the following Additional Submissions from the Applicant:
The Examination Library (PDF, 667 KB) has been updated.
- Cover Letter (PDF, 286KB)
- 1.4 Guide to the DCO Application (Clean) (PDF, 899KB)
- 1.4 Guide to the DCO Application (Tracked) (PDF, 367KB)
- 9.2.1 Outline Onshore Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) with Appendices (PDF, 2MB)
- 9.2.2 Outline Offshore Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) with Appendices (PDF, 672KB)
- 10.7.78 Extract from the PIANC Report (PDF, 1MB)
- 10.2.79 Explanation of the Applicant’s Position in Respect of CLDN's Protective Provisions (PDF, 1MB)
The Examination Library (PDF, 667 KB) has been updated.
13 December 2023
The Deadline 7 submissions have been published.
The Examination Library (PDF, 668KB) has been updated.
The Examination Library (PDF, 668KB) has been updated.
6 December 2023
The Examining Authority’s Procedural Decision and details of changes to the Examination Timetable letter (PDF, 198KB) in relation to the Applicant’s change request and various other matters has been published.
The Examination Library (PDF, 590KB) and Examination Timetable have been updated.
The Examination Library (PDF, 590KB) and Examination Timetable have been updated.
4 December 2023
The following documents have been published:
The Examining Authority has accepted the following Additional Submissions:
The Examination Library (588KB) has been updated.
- The Examining Authority’s further written questions and requests for information (ExQ3) (PDF, 215KB)
- The Examining Authority’s schedule of proposed changes to the draft Development Consent Order (dDCO) (PDF, 318KB)
- Action Points arising from Issue Specific Hearing 5 (ISH5) (PDF, 165KB)
- Action Points arising from Issue Specific Hearing 6 (ISH6) (PDF, 138KB)
The Examining Authority has accepted the following Additional Submissions:
- Immingham Oil Terminal Operators - IOT Protective Provisions (PDF, 164KB)
- DFDS Seaways Plc - DFDS Protective Provisions comparative version (PDF, 80KB)
- Ministry of Defence, Defence Infrastructure Organisation (PDF, 876KB)
- Associated British Ports - Applicants commentary on the IOT Operators Protective Provisions (PDF, 113KB)
The Examination Library (588KB) has been updated.
27 November 2023
The recordings and transcripts for Issue Specific Hearing 5 (ISH5) and Issue Specific Hearing 6 (ISH6) have been published.
The Examining Authority has accepted the following Additional Submissions:
The Examination Library (PDF 577KB ) has been updated.
The Examining Authority has accepted the following Additional Submissions:
- Associated British Ports - Port of Tilbury (Expansion) order DCO
- Associated British Ports - Able Marine Energy Park DCO
- Winkworth Sherwood LLP on behalf of Harbour Master, Humber - Lake Lothing Third Crossing DCO
The Examination Library (PDF 577KB ) has been updated.
23 November 2023
Instructions have been sent to those who have registered to participate in the Issue Specific Hearing 6 (ISH6), scheduled for Thursday 23 November 2023.
Anyone who wishes to observe the events in real time should use the following link: https://www.sparq.live/tr030007
Please note that the event will start streaming when opened by the Examining Authority. If the Livestream does not initially work, it may be resolved by refreshing the webpage.
Anyone who wishes to observe the events in real time should use the following link: https://www.sparq.live/tr030007
Please note that the event will start streaming when opened by the Examining Authority. If the Livestream does not initially work, it may be resolved by refreshing the webpage.
21 November 2023
Instructions have been sent to those who have registered to participate in the Issue Specific Hearing 5 (ISH5) Continued, scheduled for Wednesday 22 November 2023.
An email shall be sent on Wednesday 22 November to those parties that have registered to participate in Issue Specific Hearing 6 (ISH6) scheduled for Thursday 23 November 2023.
Anyone who wishes to observe the events in real time should use the following link: https://www.sparq.live/tr030007
Please note that the event will start streaming when opened by the Examining Authority. If the Livestream does not initially work, it may be resolved by refreshing the webpage.
An email shall be sent on Wednesday 22 November to those parties that have registered to participate in Issue Specific Hearing 6 (ISH6) scheduled for Thursday 23 November 2023.
Anyone who wishes to observe the events in real time should use the following link: https://www.sparq.live/tr030007
Please note that the event will start streaming when opened by the Examining Authority. If the Livestream does not initially work, it may be resolved by refreshing the webpage.
20 November 2023
Instructions have been sent to those who have registered to participate in the Issue Specific Hearing 5 (ISH5) scheduled for Tuesday 21 November 2023.
An email shall be sent on Tuesday 21 November to those parties that have registered to participate in Issue Specific Hearing 5 (ISH5) continued scheduled for Wednesday 21 November 2023.
Anyone who wishes to observe the events in real time should use the following link: https://www.sparq.live/tr030007
Please note that the event will start streaming when opened by the Examining Authority. If the Livestream does not initially work, it may be resolved by refreshing the webpage.
The Examining Authority has accepted an Additional Submission from DFDS Seaways Plc – Response to ABP's Proposed Change Consultation (PDF, 31KB)
The Examination library (PDF, 549KB) has been updated.
An email shall be sent on Tuesday 21 November to those parties that have registered to participate in Issue Specific Hearing 5 (ISH5) continued scheduled for Wednesday 21 November 2023.
Anyone who wishes to observe the events in real time should use the following link: https://www.sparq.live/tr030007
Please note that the event will start streaming when opened by the Examining Authority. If the Livestream does not initially work, it may be resolved by refreshing the webpage.
The Examining Authority has accepted an Additional Submission from DFDS Seaways Plc – Response to ABP's Proposed Change Consultation (PDF, 31KB)
The Examination library (PDF, 549KB) has been updated.
15 November 2023
The Examining Authority has also issued their Report on the Implications for European Sites (RIES) (PDF, 408KB)
The Examination Library (PDF, 549KB) has been updated.
The Examination Library (PDF, 549KB) has been updated.
14 November 2023
The Agendas for Issue Specific Hearing 5 (ISH5) (PDF, 138KB) on Tuesday 21 November 2023 and Wednesday 22 November 2023, and Issue Specific Hearing 6 (ISH6) (PDF, 135KB) on Thursday 23 November 2023 are now available.
The Deadline 6 Submissions have been published.
The Deadline 6 Submissions have been published.
6 November 2023
A Procedural Decision by the Examining Authority (PDF, 139KB) has been published regarding the final and signed Statement of Common Ground (SoCG) between the Applicant and the Environment Agency.
The Examining Authority has exercised its discretion to accept Additional Submissions from the Environment Agency (PDF 227KB) and the Applicant (PDF 288KB).
The Examination Library (PDF, 514 KB) has been updated
The Examining Authority has exercised its discretion to accept Additional Submissions from the Environment Agency (PDF 227KB) and the Applicant (PDF 288KB).
The Examination Library (PDF, 514 KB) has been updated
27 October 2023
The Examining Authority's notification of a variation to the Examination Timetable and request for further information from the Applicant; the Health and Safety Executive; and the Applicant, DFDS, IOT Operators and Stena Line (PDF, 224KB) has been published. The Deadline for receipt of the information is Deadline 6, Monday 13 November 2023.
The Examination Library (PDF, 507KB) and Examination Timetable have been updated
The Examination Library (PDF, 507KB) and Examination Timetable have been updated
25 October 2023
The Examining Authority's Rules 9 and 13 letter - Notification of November Hearings and Notice by Applicant of intention to submit a request to make changes to the Application (PDF, 199KB) has been published.
The Deadline 5 Submissions have been published.
The Examination Library (PDF, 505KB) has been updated
The Deadline 5 Submissions have been published.
The Examination Library (PDF, 505KB) has been updated
20 October 2023
The Examining Authority has exercised its discretion to accept various Additional Submissions from the Applicant, including a formal notification to make changes to the Development Consent Order application. (PDF 970KB)
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.
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.
11 October 2023
The Deadline 4 (D4) submissions have been published.
The Examination Library (PDF, 459KB) has been updated.
The Examination Library (PDF, 459KB) has been updated.
5 October 2023
The Examining Authority has accepted an Additional Submission from DFDS Seaways Plc - Sept 2023 Admiralty Chart #3497 - data extracts (PDF, 6MB)
The Examination Library (PDF 436KB) has been updated.
The Examination Library (PDF 436KB) has been updated.
5 October 2023
The Examining Authority has issued a Procedural Decision in relation to the acceptance of corrected versions of the Applicant’s Navigation Simulation Study [APP-090 and APP-091] and Navigation Simulation – Stakeholder Demonstrations [APP-092] (PDF, 127KB)
The Examining Authority has accepted the following Additional Submissions from the Applicant:
The Examination Library (PDF 434KB) has been updated.
The Examining Authority has accepted the following Additional Submissions from the Applicant:
- Cover letter for updated Navigation Simulation documentation dated 27 September 2023
- 8.4.10(b) Environmental Statement - Volume 3 - Appendix10.2 - Navigation Simulation Study - Part 1 - V2
- 8.4.10(b) Environmental Statement - Volume 3 - Appendix10.2 - Navigation Simulation Study - Part 2 - V2
- 8.4.10(c) Environmental Statement - Volume 3 - Appendix 10.3 - Navigational Simulation - Stakeholder Demonstrations - V2
The Examination Library (PDF 434KB) has been updated.
4 October 2023
The Following documents have been published:
The Examination Library (PDF 429KB) has been updated.
- Action Points arising from Issue Specific Hearing 3 (ISH3) (PDF, 164KB)
- Action Points arising from Issue Specific Hearing 4 (ISH4) (PDF, 124KB)
- Action Points arising from Compulsory Acquisition Hearing 1 (CAH1) (PDF, 124KB)
- Note of Unaccompanied Site Inspection 1 (USI1) - 29 September 2023 (PDF, 122KB)
The Examination Library (PDF 429KB) has been updated.
2 October 2023
The recordings and transcripts for Issue Specific Hearing 3 (ISH3), Issue Specific Hearing 4 (ISH4) and Compulsory Acquisition Hearing 1 (CAH1) have been published.
The Examination Library (PDF, 433KB) has been updated.
The Examination Library (PDF, 433KB) has been updated.
28 September 2023
The Examining Authority has accepted an Additional Submission from the Applicant - Draft DCO: Requirement 18 – Impact protection measures and associated indicative plan (PDF, 367KB)
Instructions have been sent to those who have registered to participate in the events scheduled for Thursday 28 September 2023 which comprise of: continuation of Issue Specific Hearing 3 (ISH3) commencing at 10:00, Issue Specific Hearing 4 (ISH4) commencing at 15:00 and Compulsory Acquisition Hearing 1 (CAH1) commencing at 18:00.
Anyone who wishes to observe the events in real time should use the following link: https://www.sparq.live/tr030007
Please note that all hearings on Thursday 28 September 2023 can be watched via the same link, the event will start streaming when opened by the Examining Authority. If the Livestream does not initially work, it may be resolved by refreshing the webpage.
Instructions have been sent to those who have registered to participate in the events scheduled for Thursday 28 September 2023 which comprise of: continuation of Issue Specific Hearing 3 (ISH3) commencing at 10:00, Issue Specific Hearing 4 (ISH4) commencing at 15:00 and Compulsory Acquisition Hearing 1 (CAH1) commencing at 18:00.
Anyone who wishes to observe the events in real time should use the following link: https://www.sparq.live/tr030007
Please note that all hearings on Thursday 28 September 2023 can be watched via the same link, the event will start streaming when opened by the Examining Authority. If the Livestream does not initially work, it may be resolved by refreshing the webpage.
27 September 2023
Instructions have been sent to those who have registered to participate in the events scheduled for Thursday 28 September 2023 which comprise of: continuation of Issue Specific Hearing 3 (ISH3) commencing at 10:00, Issue Specific Hearing 4 (ISH4) commencing at 15:00 and Compulsory Acquisition Hearing 1 (CAH1) commencing at 18:00.
Anyone who wishes to observe the events in real time should use the following link: https://www.sparq.live/tr030007
Please note that all hearings on Thursday 28 September 2023 can be watched via the same link, the event will start streaming when opened by the Examining Authority. If the Livestream does not initially work, it may be resolved by refreshing the webpage.
Anyone who wishes to observe the events in real time should use the following link: https://www.sparq.live/tr030007
Please note that all hearings on Thursday 28 September 2023 can be watched via the same link, the event will start streaming when opened by the Examining Authority. If the Livestream does not initially work, it may be resolved by refreshing the webpage.
26 September 2023
Instructions have been sent to those who have registered to participate in the Issue Specific Hearing 3 (ISH3) scheduled for Wednesday 27 September 2023.
An email shall be sent on Wednesday 27 September to those parties that have registered to participate in Issue Specific Hearing 3 (ISH3) continued, Issue Specific Hearing 4 (ISH4) and Compulsory Acquisition Hearing 1 (CAH1) scheduled for Thursday 28 September 2023.
Anyone who wishes to observe the events in real time should use the following link: https://www.sparq.live/tr030007
Please note that the event will start streaming when opened by the Examining Authority. If the Livestream does not initially work, it may be resolved by refreshing the webpage.
An email shall be sent on Wednesday 27 September to those parties that have registered to participate in Issue Specific Hearing 3 (ISH3) continued, Issue Specific Hearing 4 (ISH4) and Compulsory Acquisition Hearing 1 (CAH1) scheduled for Thursday 28 September 2023.
Anyone who wishes to observe the events in real time should use the following link: https://www.sparq.live/tr030007
Please note that the event will start streaming when opened by the Examining Authority. If the Livestream does not initially work, it may be resolved by refreshing the webpage.
20 September 2023
The following documents have been published:
Accompanied Site Inspection itinerary – 26 September 2023 (PDF, 167KB)
Agenda for Issue Specific Hearing 3 (ISH3) (PDF, 133KB)
Agenda for Issue Specific Hearing 4 (ISH4) (PDF, 124KB)
Agenda for Compulsory Acquisition Hearing 1(CAH1) (PDF, 122KB)
The Examination Library (PDF, 412KB) has been updated.
Accompanied Site Inspection itinerary – 26 September 2023 (PDF, 167KB)
Agenda for Issue Specific Hearing 3 (ISH3) (PDF, 133KB)
Agenda for Issue Specific Hearing 4 (ISH4) (PDF, 124KB)
Agenda for Compulsory Acquisition Hearing 1(CAH1) (PDF, 122KB)
The Examination Library (PDF, 412KB) has been updated.
19 September 2023
The following documents have been published:
Agenda for Issue Specific Hearing 3 (ISH3) (PDF 133KB)
Accompanied Site Inspection itinerary – 26 September 2023 (PDF 167KB)
The Examination Library (PDF 411KB) has been updated.
Agenda for Issue Specific Hearing 3 (ISH3) (PDF 133KB)
Accompanied Site Inspection itinerary – 26 September 2023 (PDF 167KB)
The Examination Library (PDF 411KB) has been updated.
15 September 2023
The Examining Authority’s Further Written Questions (EXQ2) (PDF, 332KB) have been published.
The Deadline for response is Monday 9 October 2023, Deadline 4.
The Examination Library (PDF, 411KB) has been updated.
The Deadline for response is Monday 9 October 2023, Deadline 4.
The Examination Library (PDF, 411KB) has been updated.
12 September 2023
The Deadline 3 (D3) submissions have been published.
The Examination Library (PDF, 409KB) has been updated.
The Examination Library (PDF, 409KB) has been updated.
7 September 2023
The Deadline 2 (D2) submissions have been published.
The Examination Library (PDF, 387KB) has been updated.
The Examination Library (PDF, 387KB) has been updated.
30 August 2023
The Examining Authority's notification of Hearings and an Accompanied Site Inspection (ASI) (PDF, 197KB) has been published.
The Examination Library (PDF, 329KB) has been updated.
The Examination Library (PDF, 329KB) has been updated.
24 August 2023
The Examining Authority's request for Further Information (PDF, 134KB) from North East Lincolnshire Council has been published. The Deadline for response is Deadline 2 - 5 September 2023
The Examination Library (PDF, 327KB) has been updated.
The Examination Library (PDF, 327KB) has been updated.
17 August 2023
The Deadline 1 (D1) submissions have been published.
The Examination Library (PDF, 325KB) has been updated
The Examination Library (PDF, 325KB) has been updated
11 August 2023
The Note of the Familiarisation Site Inspection (PDF, 147KB) has been published.
The Examination Library (PDF, 292KB) has been updated.
The Examination Library (PDF, 292KB) has been updated.
8 August 2023
The Examining Authority's First Written Questions (PDF, 379KB) have been published.
The Examination Library (PDF, 290KB) has been updated.
The Examination Library (PDF, 290KB) has been updated.
2 August 2023
The Following documents have been published:
The Examination Library (PDF 288KB) has been updated.
- The Rule 8 Letter (PDF 319 KB)
- Action Points arising from Issue Specific Hearing 1 (ISH1) dealing with matters relating to the draft Development Consent Order held on Monday 25 July 2023 (PDF, 159KB)
- Action Points arising from Issue Specific Hearing 2 (ISH2) dealing with matters relating to the Need Case and Environmental Statement held on Thursday 27 July 2023 (PDF, 189KB)
- The Preliminary Meeting Note (PDF 527KB)
The Examination Library (PDF 288KB) has been updated.
2 August 2023
The Examination Timetable (Rule 8 letter) has been sent to Interested Parties.
Procedural decision following Preliminary Meeting.
1 August 2023
The recordings and transcripts for the Preliminary Meeting, Issue Specific Hearing 1 (ISH1) and Issue Specific Hearing 2 (ISH2) have been published.
The Examination Library (PDF, 271KB) has been updated.
The Examination Library (PDF, 271KB) has been updated.
26 July 2023
Instructions have been sent to those who have registered to participate in participate in Issue Specific Hearing 2 (ISH2) scheduled for Thursday 27 July 2023.
Anyone who wishes to observe the events in real time should use the following link: https://www.sparq.live/tr030007
Please note that the event will start streaming when opened by the Examining Authority. If the Livestream does not initially work, it may be resolved by refreshing the webpage.
Two submissions from DFDS Seaways Plc which were made for Procedural Deadline A have been published. These submissions submitted on time for the deadline but were missed previously due to a technical error.
Anyone who wishes to observe the events in real time should use the following link: https://www.sparq.live/tr030007
Please note that the event will start streaming when opened by the Examining Authority. If the Livestream does not initially work, it may be resolved by refreshing the webpage.
Two submissions from DFDS Seaways Plc which were made for Procedural Deadline A have been published. These submissions submitted on time for the deadline but were missed previously due to a technical error.
25 July 2023
Preliminary Meeting takes place
25 July 2023
Examination begins
24 July 2023
Instructions have been sent to those who have registered to participate in the Preliminary Meeting (PM) and Issue Specific Hearing 1 (ISH1) scheduled for Tuesday 25 July 2023.
An email shall be sent on Wednesday 26 July to those parties that have registered to participate in Issue Specific Hearing 2 (ISH2) scheduled for Thursday 27 July 2023.
Anyone who wishes to observe the events in real time should use the following link: https://www.sparq.live/tr030007
Please note that the event will start streaming when opened by the Examining Authority. If the Livestream does not initially work, it may be resolved by refreshing the webpage.
An email shall be sent on Wednesday 26 July to those parties that have registered to participate in Issue Specific Hearing 2 (ISH2) scheduled for Thursday 27 July 2023.
Anyone who wishes to observe the events in real time should use the following link: https://www.sparq.live/tr030007
Please note that the event will start streaming when opened by the Examining Authority. If the Livestream does not initially work, it may be resolved by refreshing the webpage.
20 July 2023
The Examining Authority has issued a procedural decision in relation to the itinerary for the familiarisation site inspection (PDF, 156KB)
An Additional Submission from Associated British Ports (PDF, 130KB) concerning proposed scheme changes has been accepted at the discretion of the Examining Authority.
An Additional Submission from Associated British Ports (PDF, 130KB) concerning proposed scheme changes has been accepted at the discretion of the Examining Authority.
14 July 2023
The Agendas for Issue Specific Hearing 1 (PDF, 158KB) on Tuesday 25 July 2023, and Issue Specific Hearing 2 (PDF, 148KB) on Thursday 27 July 2023 are now available.
A letter has been issued to notify of a Change to the appointed Examining Authority (PDF, 133KB).
The Open Floor Hearing, scheduled for 6.00pm on Tuesday 25 July 2023 has been cancelled.
A letter has been issued to notify of a Change to the appointed Examining Authority (PDF, 133KB).
The Open Floor Hearing, scheduled for 6.00pm on Tuesday 25 July 2023 has been cancelled.
20 June 2023
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.
26 May 2023
The Examining Authority has issued Procedural Decisions (PDF, 234KB) relating to the preparation of Statements of Common Ground (SoCGs) and summaries of Principal Areas of Disagreement (PADs).
The Examination Library (PDF,218KB) has been updated.
The Examination Library (PDF,218KB) has been updated.
21 April 2023
Relevant representations published on the website
19 April 2023
Registration of interested parties closes
6 April 2023
The Examining Authority has accepted 8 Additional Submissions from the Applicant:
The acceptance of the additional submissions will be addressed in the Examining Authority’s forthcoming Rule 6 letter and parties will have an opportunity to submit further written representations during the examination about these additional submissions alongside other matters.
To register as an Interested Party and have your say, please complete a registration form online by 19 April 2023. 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.
- 8.4.17(a) Environmental Statement – Volume 3 Appendix 17.1 Transport Assessment (PDF, 39MB)
- 8.2.06 Environmental Statement – Volume 1 – Chapter 6 – Impact Assessment Approach – V2 (PDF, 10MB)
- 2.6 Engineering Sections Drawings and Plans – V2 (PDF, 15MB)
- Humber Conservancy Act 1899 (PDF, 3MB)
- Annex C World Ecology PEAR July 21 (PDF, 22MB)
- River Humber Conservancy Act 1852 (PDF, 4MB)
- Harbours Docks and Piers Clauses Act 1847 (PDF, 3MB)
- Humber Conservancy Act 1905 (PDF, 3MB)
The acceptance of the additional submissions will be addressed in the Examining Authority’s forthcoming Rule 6 letter and parties will have an opportunity to submit further written representations during the examination about these additional submissions alongside other matters.
To register as an Interested Party and have your say, please complete a registration form online by 19 April 2023. 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.
9 March 2023
Registration of interested parties begins
6 March 2023
The application has been accepted for examination
10 February 2023
Application received by the Planning Inspectorate
1 February 2023
The application has been withdrawn. Please see the Applicant’s letter (PDF, 102KB).
10 January 2023
This application was received by the Planning Inspectorate on 5 January 2022.
The application documents will be made available on the project page of this website 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 on the project page of this website 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).