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Advice to Independent Planning Consultant

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Enquiry

From
Independent Planning Consultant
Date advice given
11 June 2012
Enquiry type
Phone

Would a peaking plant with the generating capacity of either 50 megawatts or 90 megawatts fall under the 2008 planning act or would it be determined by the relevant local authority?

Advice given

S.15(2) of the 2008 planning act states that any generating station over 50 megawatts are classified as significant infrastructure projects and therefore would be determined by the secretary of state. Mr Thwaites was also advised to seek legal advice that he may rely upon.