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From
Natural Power
Date advice given
25 September 2013
Enquiry type
Email

E-mail received by the Planning Inspectorate below:

I have a query about whether a certain development would be considered an NSIP or not, as currently we are a little unsure, and would like some assurances.

The project is:

· 20 km of cable to be undergrounded (in Wales);

· Cable trench to be 20 – 100 m wide; and

· For a non-utility developer.

Our current understanding is that this should be considered under the T&C process, and would not be considered an NSIP.

Is this correct? Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Advice given

Thank you for your e-mail dated 24 September 2013 regarding Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs).    The types of project that are designated as NSIPs are set out in section 14 of the Planning Act 2008 as amended (PA 2008); sections 15 to 30 of the PA 2008 detail the thresholds which these types of infrastructure projects must meet in order to considered as NSIPs.    Although we are unable to provide you with legal advice about whether your project is an NSIP or not (and therefore you must pursue this with your own legal advisors to get a definitive view based on the details of the scheme); there is not a category of NSIP in the PA 2008 which would include proposals to wholly underground electricity lines in Wales.

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to ask.