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28 March 2024
The Examining Authority's notification of the completion of the Examination (PDF,135KB) has been published.
The Examination Library (PDF, 3MB) has been updated.
20 March 2024
The Examining Authority has used its discretion and accepted a number of Additional Submissions prior to the close of the Examination.
National Grid Electricity Transmission has withdrawn their Written Representation and Relevant Representation via an email (PDF, 205KB) dated 27 February 2024.
Network Rail Infrastructure Limited has withdrawn their Written Representation and Relevant Representation via an email (PDF, 116KB) dated 27 February 2024.
The Examination Library (PDF, 3MB) has been updated.
4 March 2024
The Examining Authority has issued a Rule 17 letter requesting further information (PDF, 178KB) from specific parties.
Information requested in this letter should be submitted by 23:59 hours on Friday 8 March 2024 (Deadline 8).
The Deadline 7 submissions have been published.
The Examination Library (PDF, 1MB) will be updated shortly.
26 February 2024
The Deadline 6 submissions have been published.
The Examination Library (PDF, 1MB) will be updated shortly.
The Examination Library (PDF, 1MB) will be updated shortly.
21 February 2024
The Examining Authority has issued two Rule 17 letters requesting further information from the following parties:
The Applicant, Leicestershire County Council, Blaby District Council, Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council, Warwickshire County Council & National Highways (PDF, 179KB)
Network Rail (cc the Office of Rail and Road) (PDF, 230KB)
Information requested in these letters should be submitted by 23:59 hours on 27 February 2024 (Deadline 7).
The Examination Library (PDF, 1MB) has been updated.
The Applicant, Leicestershire County Council, Blaby District Council, Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council, Warwickshire County Council & National Highways (PDF, 179KB)
Network Rail (cc the Office of Rail and Road) (PDF, 230KB)
Information requested in these letters should be submitted by 23:59 hours on 27 February 2024 (Deadline 7).
The Examination Library (PDF, 1MB) has been updated.
19 February 2024
26 January 2024
The Recordings and transcripts of the Issue Specific Hearing 6 held on 24 January 2024 have been published.
Action points (PDF, 140KB) arising from the Issue Specific Hearing 6 (ISH6) held on 24 January 2024 have been published.
The Examining Authority has issued a Procedural Decision letter relating to Change of Examination Timetable (PDF, 140KB)
The Examination Library (PDF, 1MB) has been updated.
Action points (PDF, 140KB) arising from the Issue Specific Hearing 6 (ISH6) held on 24 January 2024 have been published.
The Examining Authority has issued a Procedural Decision letter relating to Change of Examination Timetable (PDF, 140KB)
The Examination Library (PDF, 1MB) has been updated.
26 January 2024
The Examination Timetable (Rule 8 letter) has been sent to Interested Parties.
Procedural decision following Preliminary Meeting.
25 January 2024
The Examining Authority's Written Questions (ExQ2) (PDF, 222KB) have been published. The Deadline for responses is 9 February 2024 (Deadline 5).
24 January 2024
Instructions have been sent to those who have registered to participate in Issue Specific Hearing (ISH6) on Traffic & Transport, and Noise.
An agenda for this Hearing (PDF, 101 KB) has been published.
Anyone who wishes to observe the event in real time should use the following link: https://cvslivestream.co.uk/hinckleyrail/
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 agenda for this Hearing (PDF, 101 KB) has been published.
Anyone who wishes to observe the event in real time should use the following link: https://cvslivestream.co.uk/hinckleyrail/
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.
17 January 2024
The Agenda for the Hearing (PDF, 101KB) scheduled to take place on 24 January 2024 has been published.
The Examination Library (PDF, 864KB) will be updated shortly.
The Examination Library (PDF, 864KB) will be updated shortly.
16 January 2024
The Deadline 4 submissions have been published.
The Examination Library (PDF, 864KB) will be updated shortly.
The Examination Library (PDF, 864KB) will be updated shortly.
1 December 2023
The Examining Authority’s letter giving notification of Issue Specific Hearing (ISH6), details of changes to the Examination Timetable and Procedural Decisions in relation to the Applicant’s change request (PDF, 256KB) has been published.
The Examining Authority’s Written Questions (ExQ1) (PDF, 643KB) have been published. The Deadline for responses is 9 January 2024 (Deadline 4).
The Examination Library (PDF, 847KB) and Examination Timetable shall be updated shortly.
Late submissions for Deadline 3 from the Applicant have been accepted by the Examining Authority
The Examining Authority’s Written Questions (ExQ1) (PDF, 643KB) have been published. The Deadline for responses is 9 January 2024 (Deadline 4).
The Examination Library (PDF, 847KB) and Examination Timetable shall be updated shortly.
Late submissions for Deadline 3 from the Applicant have been accepted by the Examining Authority
21 November 2023
Please note that the dates reserved for Hearings for the week commencing 11 December 2023 in the Examination Timetable are no longer required and these events have now been cancelled.
An Additional Submission from Network Rail relating to Plot 22a (PDF, 265KB) has been accepted by the Examining Authority on 20 November 2023.
A note of the Examining Authorities Access Required Site Inspection 1 (ARSI1) (PDF, 66KB) has been published.
A note of the Examining Authorities Unaccompanied Site Inspection 4 (USI4) (PDF, 74KB) has been published.
The Examination Library (PDF, 1MB) will be updated shortly.
An Additional Submission from Network Rail relating to Plot 22a (PDF, 265KB) has been accepted by the Examining Authority on 20 November 2023.
A note of the Examining Authorities Access Required Site Inspection 1 (ARSI1) (PDF, 66KB) has been published.
A note of the Examining Authorities Unaccompanied Site Inspection 4 (USI4) (PDF, 74KB) has been published.
The Examination Library (PDF, 1MB) will be updated shortly.
17 November 2023
The Deadline 3 submissions have been published.
The Examination Library (PDF, 1MB) will be updated shortly.
The Examination Library (PDF, 1MB) will be updated shortly.
9 November 2023
The recordings and transcripts of the Hearings held between 30 October – 3 November 2023 have been published.
Action Points arising from ISH2, ISH3, ISH4, CAH2 and ISH5 (PDF, 228 KB) have been published.
The Examining Authority has issued a Rule 17 letter (PDF, 140 KB) requesting further information from the Applicant.
The Examination Library (PDF, 738 KB) has been updated.
Action Points arising from ISH2, ISH3, ISH4, CAH2 and ISH5 (PDF, 228 KB) have been published.
The Examining Authority has issued a Rule 17 letter (PDF, 140 KB) requesting further information from the Applicant.
The Examination Library (PDF, 738 KB) has been updated.
2 November 2023
Instructions have been sent to those who have registered to participate in Issue Specific Hearing (ISH5) on the dDCO. This Hearing is by virtual means only.
Anyone who wishes to observe the event in real time should use the following link: https://www.liveeventstream.online/planning-inspectorate-hearings/hinckley-national-rail
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 recording of Open Floor Hearing 1 (OFH1) has been published.
Anyone who wishes to observe the event in real time should use the following link: https://www.liveeventstream.online/planning-inspectorate-hearings/hinckley-national-rail
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 recording of Open Floor Hearing 1 (OFH1) has been published.
1 November 2023
The recording of Open Floor Hearing 1 (OFH1) has now been published.
27 October 2023
Instructions shall be sent to those who have registered to participate in the Hearings scheduled for next week, approximately one day before the event is being held.
Details of these events can be found in the examination timetable.
Agendas for these events have also been published.
Anyone who wishes to observe the event in real time should use the following link: https://www.liveeventstream.online/planning-inspectorate-hearings/hinckley-national-rail
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 following documents have now been published:
The Examination Library (PDF, 561KB) will be updated shortly
Details of these events can be found in the examination timetable.
Agendas for these events have also been published.
Anyone who wishes to observe the event in real time should use the following link: https://www.liveeventstream.online/planning-inspectorate-hearings/hinckley-national-rail
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 following documents have now been published:
- A Rule 8(3) letter from the Examining Authority (PDF, 197KB) giving notice of a variation to the Examination Timetable.
- Deadline 2 Submissions
The Examination Library (PDF, 561KB) will be updated shortly
24 October 2023
The agendas for the Hearings scheduled to take place during the week commencing 30 October 2023 have been published.
The Examination Library (PDF, 561KB) has been updated.
The Examination Library (PDF, 561KB) has been updated.
13 October 2023
The Deadline 1 submissions have been published.
26 September 2023
The following documents have recently been published:
Rule 8 Letter – notification of timetable for the examination (PDF, 854KB)
Rule 17 letter requesting further information from the Applicant (PDF, 283KB)
Action Points arising from Issue Specific Hearing 1 and Compulsory Acquisition Hearing 1 (PDF, 294KB)
Preliminary Meeting Note (PDF, 405KB)
Examining Authority’s Note of Unaccompanied Site Inspection 2 (USI2) (PDF, 211KB)
Rule 8 Letter – notification of timetable for the examination (PDF, 854KB)
Rule 17 letter requesting further information from the Applicant (PDF, 283KB)
Action Points arising from Issue Specific Hearing 1 and Compulsory Acquisition Hearing 1 (PDF, 294KB)
Preliminary Meeting Note (PDF, 405KB)
Examining Authority’s Note of Unaccompanied Site Inspection 2 (USI2) (PDF, 211KB)
18 September 2023
The recordings and transcripts of Compulsory Acquisition Hearing 1 (CAH1) have now been published.
14 September 2023
The recordings and transcripts of Issue Specific Hearing 1 (ISH1) have now been published.
13 September 2023
Instructions have been sent to those who have registered to participate in Compulsory Acquisition Hearing 1 (CAH1) scheduled for Thursday 14 September 2023.
Anyone who wishes to observe the event in real time should use the following link: https://cvslivestream.co.uk/hinkleyrail/
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 following have now been published:
Anyone who wishes to observe the event in real time should use the following link: https://cvslivestream.co.uk/hinkleyrail/
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 following have now been published:
12 September 2023
Preliminary Meeting takes place
12 September 2023
Examination begins
8 September 2023
Instructions have been sent to those who have registered to participate in the Preliminary Meeting (PM) scheduled for Tuesday 12 September 2023.
An email shall be sent to those parties that have registered to participate in Issue Specific Hearing 1 and the Compulsory Acquisition Hearing one day prior to the date of those events.
Anyone who wishes to observe the events in real time should use the following link: https://cvslivestream.co.uk/hinkleyrail/
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 Procedural Decision Deadline A submissions have been published.
An email shall be sent to those parties that have registered to participate in Issue Specific Hearing 1 and the Compulsory Acquisition Hearing one day prior to the date of those events.
Anyone who wishes to observe the events in real time should use the following link: https://cvslivestream.co.uk/hinkleyrail/
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 Procedural Decision Deadline A submissions have been published.
18 August 2023
It has come to our attention that there is a minor discrepancy within the body of the Rule 6 Letter regarding the project email address to register your attendance for the upcoming events in September. For the avoidance of doubt, the correct project email address is: HinckleySRFI@planninginspectorate.gov.uk
Read the letter
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.
Read the letter
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.
11 August 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.
7 July 2023
Relevant representations published on the website
23 June 2023
Registration of interested parties closes
10 May 2023
Registration of interested parties begins
13 April 2023
The application has been accepted for examination
20 March 2023
This application was received by the Planning Inspectorate on 17 March 2023.
17 March 2023
Application received by the Planning Inspectorate
2 March 2023
The application has been withdrawn. Please see the Applicant’s letter (PDF, 217KB).