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This list is a record of general advice provided by the Planning Inspectorate. We publish this to comply with the 2008 Planning Act.

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  • View advice to Mick George Ltd

    • What point should a waste application be considered to be submitted as a NSIP? (is there a threshold ie size, annual import, waste type ie hazardous, etc) • Is there any point when an NSIP is... Read more

    Enquiry from: Mick George Ltd
    Date advice given: 13 March 2018

  • View advice to Mark Redding

    As you are probably aware South Northants is facing the prospect of two developments alongside each other and a relatively small group of people are dividing their time between putting a case against... Read more

    Enquiry from: Mark Redding
    Date advice given: 19 January 2018

  • View meeting with Statera Energy Ltd

    Project meeting

    Meeting with: Statera Energy Ltd
    Date of meeting: 19 January 2018

  • View advice to Suffolk County Council

    Query regarding timing of consultation

    Enquiry from: Suffolk County Council
    Date advice given: 18 January 2018

  • View advice to Graham Farley

    Could the department please clarify procedure for a Nuclear New Build projected for Bradwell in Essex. The Government has given the project the go-ahead subject to planning. Now the developer... Read more

    Enquiry from: Graham Farley
    Date advice given: 7 December 2017

  • View advice to Clare Garrard

    I recently attended a consultation event for the A303 Sparkford to Ilchester scheme and would like to register my interest in the application.

    Enquiry from: Clare Garrard
    Date advice given: 13 November 2017

  • View meeting with Highways England

    A meeting was held to discuss EIA scoping for the A1 Morpeth to Felton scheme

    Meeting with: Highways England
    Date of meeting: 2 November 2017

  • View advice to Global Ecofuel Solutions S.L.

    GEFS and UK partners are looking to build a biorefinery under two Department for Transport programmes to provide alternative fuels for transport and aviation. The project will take waste wood category... Read more

    Enquiry from: Global Ecofuel Solutions S.L.
    Date advice given: 16 October 2017

  • View advice to Wood Group

    I am writing regarding a query on the Planning Act 2008 requirements of an NSIP. I would like to find out whether it would be possible to gain any clarification whether the requirements that qualify a... Read more

    Enquiry from: Wood Group
    Date advice given: 5 October 2017

  • View advice to Innogy Renewables UK Limited

    Varying a DCO Requirement Could you briefly explain how a developer would formally vary a Requirement imposed on a DCO? In the absence of any specific legislation covering this point, I am assuming... Read more

    Enquiry from: Innogy Renewables UK Limited
    Date advice given: 2 October 2017

  • View meeting with Highways England

    Initial meeting to discuss the A1 Alnwick to Ellingham scheme

    Meeting with: Highways England
    Date of meeting: 28 September 2017

  • View meeting with Statera Energy

    Thurrock Hybrid Power Plant - Project Update Meeting

    Meeting with: Statera Energy
    Date of meeting: 22 September 2017

  • View advice to Des Brennan

    Local Authorities have had a well-established role in the Secretary of State’s determination of Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects and in implementing/enforcing Development Consent Orders.... Read more

    Enquiry from: Des Brennan
    Date advice given: 21 September 2017

  • View advice to Pinsent Masons

    I wish to inspect the Book of Reference for the Rookery South Energy from Waste Generating Station, which is no longer available for inspection on the National Infrastructure Planning website. ... Read more

    Enquiry from: Pinsent Masons
    Date advice given: 31 August 2017

  • View meeting with Highways England

    Meeting to discuss progress of potential NSIP applications

    Meeting with: Highways England
    Date of meeting: 29 August 2017

  • View meeting with Highways England

    A meeting between Highways England and the Planning Inspectorate to discuss the A1 Morpeth to Felton proposals

    Meeting with: Highways England
    Date of meeting: 9 August 2017

  • View meeting with Radioactive Waste Management

    A meeting to discuss the Planning Act 2008 process for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs)

    Meeting with: Radioactive Waste Management
    Date of meeting: 8 August 2017

  • View meeting with AES Electric Ltd

    Project meeting

    Meeting with: AES Electric Ltd
    Date of meeting: 7 August 2017

  • View meeting with AES Electric Ltd

    Introduction to the battery storage project at Culham Science Centre, Abingdon

    Meeting with: AES Electric Ltd
    Date of meeting: 7 August 2017

  • View advice to General

    Compilation of advice to local communities about the Pre-application procedure and community consultation.

    Enquiry from: General
    Date advice given: 2 August 2017

  • View meeting with Civil Aviation Authority

    Meeting to discuss the role of the CAA in the Planning Act 2008 process

    Meeting with: Civil Aviation Authority
    Date of meeting: 27 July 2017

  • View advice to Peter Miller

    Mr Miller wrote to ask about the proposed Upper Orwell Crossings scheme. He asked that we clarify its current status and what happens next.

    Enquiry from: Peter Miller
    Date advice given: 25 July 2017

  • View advice to NFU

    Can section 53 (s53) of the Planning Act 2008 (PA2008) authorise the pumping of water?

    Enquiry from: NFU
    Date advice given: 25 July 2017

  • View advice to JLL

    JLL have been instructed by AES Electric Ltd to provide planning strategy advice regarding developing and operating a grid scale battery storage project located at the Culham Science Centre,... Read more

    Enquiry from: JLL
    Date advice given: 24 July 2017

  • View meeting with Heathrow Southern Railway Ltd

    Inception Meeting with Heathrow Southern Railway Ltd - 19/07/2017

    Meeting with: Heathrow Southern Railway Ltd
    Date of meeting: 19 July 2017

  • View advice to Andrew Gough

    Recent decisions by the Secretary of State (e.g. Radlett) have contained an opinion as to whether the proposed development will work as an SRFI. I am therefore writing to ask what tests would be... Read more

    Enquiry from: Andrew Gough
    Date advice given: 14 July 2017

  • View advice to General

    Compilation of advice relating to section 53 of the Planning Act 2008.

    Enquiry from: General
    Date advice given: 13 July 2017

  • View advice to Katie Excell

    I am writing a legal dissertation focusing on nationally significant infrastructure projects including related housing developments, under s160 of the Housing and Planning Act 2016. I was just... Read more

    Enquiry from: Katie Excell
    Date advice given: 7 July 2017

  • View advice to The Wildlife Trusts

    See attached letter dated 6 April 2017

    Enquiry from: The Wildlife Trusts
    Date advice given: 6 July 2017

  • View meeting with Mace

    Discussion of generic planning issues

    Meeting with: Mace
    Date of meeting: 5 July 2017

  • View meeting with Heathrow Airport Ltd

    Project update meeting.

    Meeting with: Heathrow Airport Ltd
    Date of meeting: 26 June 2017

  • View advice to Brian Sumpton

    I do understand that every situation is unique and the appointed Planning Inspector has to use his own judgement in making his recommendations to the Secretary of State. Section 5.184 of the NPSNN... Read more

    Enquiry from: Brian Sumpton
    Date advice given: 21 June 2017

  • View meeting with Highways England

    Pins Meeting with Highways England relating to A12 Chelmsford to A120

    Meeting with: Highways England
    Date of meeting: 20 June 2017

  • View advice to Dave Chillistone

    As I understand the process, in order for a NSIP to proceed, a DCO application must be made to the Planning Inspectorate. What if a relatively small infrastructure project (a railway re-opening)... Read more

    Enquiry from: Dave Chillistone
    Date advice given: 14 June 2017

  • View advice to Brian Sumpton

    Could you please help clarify the legal position regarding proposed diversions to public rights of way. The Highways Act 1980 section 119 suggests that the SoS can not confirm a diversion order if... Read more

    Enquiry from: Brian Sumpton
    Date advice given: 6 June 2017

  • View advice to David Hoare

    I would like to know whether any DCO has been subject to longer examination/determination timescales than those outlined in the Planning Act 2008 (i.e. 6 months for examination, 3 months for the panel... Read more

    Enquiry from: David Hoare
    Date advice given: 23 May 2017

  • View advice to Mark Redding

    I would like to speak to someone regarding the recent changes (March 2017) to the Planning Act 2008 to allow 500 houses to be included within a DCO application. I am keen to understand who or what... Read more

    Enquiry from: Mark Redding
    Date advice given: 22 May 2017

  • View meeting with Highways England

    To discuss the process for applying for an application under section 53 of the Planning Act to access land for the purposes of environmental surveys and to provide a brief project update for the A303... Read more

    Meeting with: Highways England
    Date of meeting: 17 May 2017

  • View meeting with Anonymous

    Introduction to six Highways England schemes in the north of England.

    Meeting with: Anonymous
    Date of meeting: 9 May 2017

  • View advice to Royal Haskoning DHV

    What are your organisations concerns if you were to receive a digital, web based, versus a paper based Environmental Statement? Do you think your organisation would accept a digital ES (assuming it... Read more

    Enquiry from: Royal Haskoning DHV
    Date advice given: 5 May 2017

  • View meeting with Anonymous

    Note of presentation to the Civil Aviation Authority and airlines, airport tour and project update meeting

    Meeting with: Anonymous
    Date of meeting: 27 April 2017

  • View advice to Martyn Thompson

    I hope you can assist me with the following question regarding a potential project my company is considering. The project is the design & construction of a combined heat & power (CHP) project that... Read more

    Enquiry from: Martyn Thompson
    Date advice given: 25 April 2017

  • View advice to Stor Power Ltd

    1. Would a battery storage project with a capacity of more than 50 MW be classified as an NSIP? 2. If a site already has consent for a 40MW Gas fired electricity peaking plant and either the same... Read more

    Enquiry from: Stor Power Ltd
    Date advice given: 19 April 2017

  • View advice to Churchgate Accountants Limited

    Dear Sirs, On your advice notes page: https://infrastructure.planninginspectorate.gov.uk/legislation-and-advice/advice-notes/ Advice note 5 on rights of entry refer to S53 of the Planning Act... Read more

    Enquiry from: Churchgate Accountants Limited
    Date advice given: 12 April 2017

  • View meeting with Statera Energy

    Meeting regarding a potential NSIP project

    Meeting with: Statera Energy
    Date of meeting: 3 April 2017

  • View meeting with Stop Rail Central

    Meeting to discuss procedural aspects of the Planning Act 2008 process

    Meeting with: Stop Rail Central
    Date of meeting: 24 March 2017

  • View advice to Jamie Macnamara

    What are the rules governing applicants in DCO processes in the following specific circumstances; · Application is at pre-application stage (Scoping Report submitted) and is currently... Read more

    Enquiry from: Jamie Macnamara
    Date advice given: 16 March 2017

  • View meeting with Highways England

    Project Update Meeting

    Meeting with: Highways England
    Date of meeting: 14 March 2017

  • View meeting with Norfolk County Council

    To provide an overview of the Planning Act 2008 process to the A47 Alliance Steering Group Meeting

    Meeting with: Norfolk County Council
    Date of meeting: 3 March 2017

  • View meeting with Highways England

    Project Update Meeting

    Meeting with: Highways England
    Date of meeting: 1 March 2017

  • View meeting with Heathrow Airport Ltd

    Project update meeting.

    Meeting with: Heathrow Airport Ltd
    Date of meeting: 10 February 2017

  • View advice to ATKINS

    I understand that an application for a DCO makes provision for developers to detail other consents etc that are required under legislation other than the 2008 Act. Certain prescribed consents can be... Read more

    Enquiry from: ATKINS
    Date advice given: 6 February 2017

  • View advice to Strutt & Parker LLP

    I had a quick enquiry in respect of nationally significant infrastructure projects which I was hoping you may be able to assist with. I assume that in preparation of a planning application, a... Read more

    Enquiry from: Strutt & Parker LLP
    Date advice given: 1 February 2017

  • View advice to Bean Residents Association

    Can you tell us if the above Highways England project has been accepted as a NSIP? Ii is currently subject to ‘informal’ Public Consultation (18th Jan to 1st March 2017). HE Scheme Milestones show... Read more

    Enquiry from: Bean Residents Association
    Date advice given: 31 January 2017

  • View advice to Pegasus Planning

    Can solar farm applications in England and Scotland fall under the remit of the Planning Act 2008.

    Enquiry from: Pegasus Planning
    Date advice given: 24 January 2017

  • View meeting with Heathrow Strategic Planning Group

    The Planning Inspectorate were invited to give a presentation to the HSPG about the Planning Act 2008 process.

    Meeting with: Heathrow Strategic Planning Group
    Date of meeting: 17 January 2017

  • View advice to Gowling WLG

    The enquirer requested to view the Book of Reference associated with The Daventry International Rail Freight Interchange Alteration Order 2014.

    Enquiry from: Gowling WLG
    Date advice given: 16 January 2017

  • View advice to Andrew Troupe

    Planning permission has been granted for a new battery storage facility in South Oxfordshire with a capacity of more than 50MW - does this mean that battery storage is not regarded as a form of energy... Read more

    Enquiry from: Andrew Troupe
    Date advice given: 4 January 2017

  • View meeting with Heathrow Airport Ltd

    Project update meeting.

    Meeting with: Heathrow Airport Ltd
    Date of meeting: 1 December 2016

  • View meeting with Highways England

    A303 Amesbury to Berwick Down (Stonehenge) Project Update Meeting

    Meeting with: Highways England
    Date of meeting: 23 November 2016

  • View meeting with Highways England

    A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet - Introduction Meeting

    Meeting with: Highways England
    Date of meeting: 15 November 2016

  • View meeting with Storelectric

    Meeting regarding a possible NSIP project

    Meeting with: Storelectric
    Date of meeting: 15 November 2016

  • View meeting with Suffolk County Council

    Lake Lothing Third Crossing Introduction Meeting

    Meeting with: Suffolk County Council
    Date of meeting: 10 November 2016

  • View advice to Canal and River Trust

    Since S160 of the Housing & Planning Act allowed for residential development to be included in NSIPs to an extent, have there been changes to your website content and any guidance around this at all?... Read more

    Enquiry from: Canal and River Trust
    Date advice given: 21 October 2016

  • View meeting with Highways England

    A2 Bean to Ebbsfleet project update meeting

    Meeting with: Highways England
    Date of meeting: 19 October 2016

  • View meeting with Statera Energy Ltd

    Meeting regarding possible battery storage projects

    Meeting with: Statera Energy Ltd
    Date of meeting: 14 October 2016

  • View meeting with Suffolk County Council

    Project introduction – Upper Orwell Crossings

    Meeting with: Suffolk County Council
    Date of meeting: 12 October 2016

  • View advice to Natural Power

    Dear Sir/Madam, I am enquiring who would determine an onshore wind project located in Wales with a capacity of 50 MW. Would this be an NSIP project and determined by Planning Inspectorate, as all... Read more

    Enquiry from: Natural Power
    Date advice given: 17 August 2016

  • View advice to DJ Lee

    Can I begin the process of applying for a Development Consent Order for the development of a Geological Disposal Facility for Higher Activity Radioactive Wastes from The UK's Civil Nuclear industry... Read more

    Enquiry from: DJ Lee
    Date advice given: 20 July 2016

  • View meeting with Highways England

    A47 Project Update Meeting

    Meeting with: Highways England
    Date of meeting: 13 July 2016

  • View advice to Pegasus Group

    I am looking for a timeline chart that shows the NSIP process stages, and the length of anticipated time to complete each one. I recall a thirty-odd page document setting out the details of the... Read more

    Enquiry from: Pegasus Group
    Date advice given: 5 July 2016

  • View advice to Emma Dougan

    Good morning, I was hoping you could help me with a query concerning the statutory bodies listed in Schedule 1 of Infrastructure Planning Regulations 2009... Read more

    Enquiry from: Emma Dougan
    Date advice given: 21 June 2016

  • View meeting with Highways England

    A47 Project Update (Teleconference)

    Meeting with: Highways England
    Date of meeting: 21 June 2016

  • View meeting with Highways England

    A2 Bean to Ebbsfleet project update meeting

    Meeting with: Highways England
    Date of meeting: 15 June 2016

  • View meeting with Roxhill representatives

    Northampton Gateway - Project Introduction Meeting

    Meeting with: Roxhill representatives
    Date of meeting: 10 June 2016

  • View meeting with Anonymous

    Meeting held with National Trust on 31 May 2016.

    Meeting with: Anonymous
    Date of meeting: 31 May 2016

  • View meeting with Heathrow Airport Ltd

    Project update meeting

    Meeting with: Heathrow Airport Ltd
    Date of meeting: 26 May 2016

  • View meeting with Environment Agency

    Liaison meeting between the Planning Inspectorate and the Environment Agency

    Meeting with: Environment Agency
    Date of meeting: 25 May 2016

  • View meeting with Heathrow Hub

    Project Introduction

    Meeting with: Heathrow Hub
    Date of meeting: 20 April 2016

  • View meeting with Highways England

    A47 Project update

    Meeting with: Highways England
    Date of meeting: 20 April 2016

  • View advice to Simmons & Simmons

    Advice sought concerning a potential application for a large scale solar generating station: is the generating station threshold regarding 'capacity' considered to be the DC or AC figure.

    Enquiry from: Simmons & Simmons
    Date advice given: 8 April 2016

  • View meeting with Highways England

    Lower Thames Crossing Project Introduction Meeting

    Meeting with: Highways England
    Date of meeting: 25 March 2016

  • View advice to Stratus Environmental Limited

    I’m aware that generating station projects above 50MW in England require consent under the 2008 Planning Act, and PINS manages the application process on behalf of the Secretary of State. In Wales... Read more

    Enquiry from: Stratus Environmental Limited
    Date advice given: 24 March 2016

  • View advice to Pegasus Group

    I write to seek clarification with regards the NSIP thresholds with regards energy projects. From the Planning Act 2008 (as amended) and NPS EN-1 it reads that the 50MW threshold relates solely... Read more

    Enquiry from: Pegasus Group
    Date advice given: 21 March 2016

  • View meeting with Highways England

    A meeting to provide the Inspectorate with an introduction to the A303 Amesbury to Berwick Down scheme, being taken forward by Highways England in accordance with commitments made within the Road... Read more

    Meeting with: Highways England
    Date of meeting: 10 March 2016

  • View meeting with Environment Agency

    Please see attached meeting note.

    Meeting with: Environment Agency
    Date of meeting: 7 March 2016

  • View meeting with EnergyMyWay (UK) Ltd

    See Meeting Note attached

    Meeting with: EnergyMyWay (UK) Ltd
    Date of meeting: 4 March 2016

  • View advice to Roy Davies

    Mr Davies wrote to request advice on the following matter: When a company/organisation submits an application to request a decision from the Secretary of State under a DCO for a proposed qualifying... Read more

    Enquiry from: Roy Davies
    Date advice given: 29 February 2016

  • View advice to Adam Corbin

    I wonder if you could advise me as to whether a proposed scheme in Cumbria by United Utilities should be considered as a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP). As I understand it,... Read more

    Enquiry from: Adam Corbin
    Date advice given: 19 February 2016

  • View advice to Campaign for Better Transport

    What happens to the documents submitted to the Examination of a particular project, once it has been decided? Are these kept at PINS or on an accessible website? I'm particularly interested in the... Read more

    Enquiry from: Campaign for Better Transport
    Date advice given: 19 February 2016

  • View advice to Phil Gilchrist

    As far as I am aware there has been no activity with regard to this proposal, nor a response to the scoping opinion of 7th August 2015. Is there a period beyond which the material is ‘out of date’ or... Read more

    Enquiry from: Phil Gilchrist
    Date advice given: 29 January 2016

  • View advice to Norton Rose Fulbright LLP

    The Planning Act 2008 provides that development consent is required for an onshore generating station if it has a capacity in excess of 50MW. Is development consent required if the generating station... Read more

    Enquiry from: Norton Rose Fulbright LLP
    Date advice given: 7 January 2016

  • View advice to AES

    Should any (battery storage) facility be consented at a local level, up to 50MW capacity, then subsequently be extended to a capacity up to 100MW, how would this be dealt with from a consenting... Read more

    Enquiry from: AES
    Date advice given: 22 December 2015

  • View advice to Sophie Bowden

    I am a third year geography student studying at Kingston university London. I am currently researching for my dissertation and I intend to answer this question-What are the social and cultural... Read more

    Enquiry from: Sophie Bowden
    Date advice given: 10 December 2015

  • View meeting with Highways England

    A2 Bean & Ebbsfleet Junction Improvements project inception meeting

    Meeting with: Highways England
    Date of meeting: 8 December 2015

  • View meeting with Gatwick Airport Ltd

    The Planning Inspectorate hosted a pre-application project update meeting with Gatwick Airport Ltd

    Meeting with: Gatwick Airport Ltd
    Date of meeting: 26 November 2015

  • View advice to AES

    We are investigating development of an energy storage facility including the installation of up to 50MW lithium-ion battery capacity, with potential for future expansion. The proposed development... Read more

    Enquiry from: AES
    Date advice given: 25 November 2015

  • View meeting with Environment Agency

    Liaison meeting between the Planning Inspectorate and the Environment Agency

    Meeting with: Environment Agency
    Date of meeting: 29 October 2015

  • View advice to Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council

    Request for clarification on NSIP thresholds for Hazardous Waste Facilities

    Enquiry from: Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council
    Date advice given: 30 September 2015

  • View advice to Knowsley Council

    Information and advice provided to Knowlsey Council regarding the NSIP threshold for non-landfill hazardous waste facilities.

    Enquiry from: Knowsley Council
    Date advice given: 30 September 2015