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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 meeting with Meeting with Tansport for London (TfL)

    Initial Meeting to introduce a potential new scheme - Silvertown Tunnel which is subject to the approval of the Mayor and the TfL Board. If given, an application for development consent will be... Read more

    Meeting with: Meeting with Tansport for London (TfL)
    Date of meeting: 14 February 2013

  • View meeting with Network Rail

    See attached meeting note

    Meeting with: Network Rail
    Date of meeting: 12 February 2013

  • View advice to SLR Consulting Ltd

    I write to you to seek clarification in respect of s.53 of the Planning Act 2008 (as amended) (PA2008) and The Planning Inspectorate’s Advice Note 5 (April 2012), specifically the test under... Read more

    Enquiry from: SLR Consulting Ltd
    Date advice given: 8 February 2013

  • View advice to Various developers

    Information on the changes to Special Parliamentary Procedure (SPP) through the Growth and Infrastructure Bill

    Enquiry from: Various developers
    Date advice given: 6 February 2013

  • View advice to Bill Hoodless

    Query relates to whether the Planning Portal Navitus Website can publish the minutes of a Hengistbury Residents' Association meeting of 21st September 2012.

    Enquiry from: Bill Hoodless
    Date advice given: 4 February 2013

  • View advice to Stephan Calloway

    The Planning Inspectorate received a telephone enquiry in regard to the submission of application documents as required by the Planning Act 2008 (as amended by the Localism Act 2011) and secondary... Read more

    Enquiry from: Stephan Calloway
    Date advice given: 31 January 2013

  • View advice to MGT Power Limited

    On behalf of MGT Power Limited, and MGT Projects Limited (formerly MGT Tyne Limited), and as a company director of both, I am writing to withdraw the Tyne Biomass Plant from the planning system, as... Read more

    Enquiry from: MGT Power Limited
    Date advice given: 14 January 2013

  • View advice to Savills

    Is there a cut-off point when a developer’s section 42 and 47 consultation becomes out of date?

    Enquiry from: Savills
    Date advice given: 4 January 2013

  • View advice to Hampton Brook Estates Ltd

    To clarify the position in respect of the permission S08/0448/MJNF granted by South Kesteven District Council as to if there is a need to gain a Development Consent Order for a Nationally Significant... Read more

    Enquiry from: Hampton Brook Estates Ltd
    Date advice given: 3 January 2013

  • View meeting with E.ON and Bond Pearce

    General meeting to discuss the planning regime, parameters and potential future development. Not specific to a particular project.

    Meeting with: E.ON and Bond Pearce
    Date of meeting: 19 December 2012

  • View advice to Anonymous

    Mr Morgan called to ask about the function of Local Authorities in Wales and the Welsh Government in the 2008 Act process for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects and about the regard that... Read more

    Enquiry from: Anonymous
    Date advice given: 18 December 2012

  • View advice to Leha Kenny

    Query relating to the IPC's powers to consent associated development in Wales.

    Enquiry from: Leha Kenny
    Date advice given: 15 December 2012

  • View advice to Roger Wood

    Who can decide if a new planning application is a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project?

    Enquiry from: Roger Wood
    Date advice given: 13 December 2012

  • View meeting with National Grid Meeting Note

    Meeting with National Grid (13 December 2012)

    Meeting with: National Grid Meeting Note
    Date of meeting: 13 December 2012

  • View meeting with Environment Agency

    Regular liaison meeting with the Environment Agency (via teleconference). Please see attached meeting note.

    Meeting with: Environment Agency
    Date of meeting: 12 December 2012

  • View meeting with Welsh Government

    Please see attachment

    Meeting with: Welsh Government
    Date of meeting: 11 December 2012

  • View advice to Ian Salisbury

    Please see email correspondence regarding a possible nationally significant infrastructure project.

    Enquiry from: Ian Salisbury
    Date advice given: 29 November 2012

  • View advice to Matt Jahromi

    The caller enquired as to what legislation defines generating stations for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects.

    Enquiry from: Matt Jahromi
    Date advice given: 9 November 2012

  • View advice to Richard Walker

    Richard Walker called the Planning Inspectorate and requested information on the process in applying for a development consent order.

    Enquiry from: Richard Walker
    Date advice given: 29 October 2012

  • View advice to Arup

    Query requesting confirmation of the determining authority for a new reservoir application.

    Enquiry from: Arup
    Date advice given: 23 October 2012

  • View meeting with Renewable UK

    A meeting to discuss future planning regimes for Wales.

    Meeting with: Renewable UK
    Date of meeting: 22 October 2012

  • View advice to A J Thompson

    Information requested regarding Local Impact Reports

    Enquiry from: A J Thompson
    Date advice given: 19 October 2012

  • View advice to Andrew Griffiths

    Screening Request for DCO

    Enquiry from: Andrew Griffiths
    Date advice given: 18 October 2012

  • View advice to Laviniere Enfield Council

    General query regarding how and when to comment on the content of draft development consent orders and if changes can be made to an order following decision.

    Enquiry from: Laviniere Enfield Council
    Date advice given: 17 October 2012

  • View advice to Environment Agency Wales

    In regards to Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects under the Planning Act 2008 regime, who is the competent authority in regards to Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA) and the granting of... Read more

    Enquiry from: Environment Agency Wales
    Date advice given: 11 October 2012

  • View advice to Osborne Clarke

    The caller requested advice and direction to guidance on the Compulsory Aquisition (CA) of Forestry Commission land.

    Enquiry from: Osborne Clarke
    Date advice given: 10 October 2012

  • View meeting with Consenting Forum Consenting Forum

    Minutes of the Offshore and Terrestrial Consenting Forum held on 10 October 2012

    Meeting with: Consenting Forum Consenting Forum
    Date of meeting: 10 October 2012

  • View advice to Jon Elsom

    Writing to express objection to the planned construction of a wind farm near Bwlch y Cibau.

    Enquiry from: Jon Elsom
    Date advice given: 5 October 2012

  • View advice to Hertfordshire County Council

    The Airport owner and operator are now intending to proceed on the basis of a single planning application to facilitate throughput of the airport up to 18mppa (previously they were progressing on the... Read more

    Enquiry from: Hertfordshire County Council
    Date advice given: 5 October 2012

  • View advice to Galloper Wind Farm Ltd

    Projects falling under the Planning Act 2008 regime are required to answer questions from their Examining Authorities (ExA) in relation to security of funding in the event of a Compulsory Acquisition... Read more

    Enquiry from: Galloper Wind Farm Ltd
    Date advice given: 5 October 2012

  • View advice to Ashurst

    Ms Hassan asked if any directions under section 35(4) of the Planning Act 2008 had been made.

    Enquiry from: Ashurst
    Date advice given: 2 October 2012

  • View advice to Dorset County Council

    Enquired whether a proposal to lay cathodic protection beds to an existing onshore pipe-line granted consent under the Pipe-lines Act 1962 would constitute a nationally significant infrastructure... Read more

    Enquiry from: Dorset County Council
    Date advice given: 26 September 2012

  • View advice to Alan Rayner

    The developers of a project for which the formal application has not yet been submitted have issued a DRAFT Environmental Statement that was used for the consultation under section 42 (now... Read more

    Enquiry from: Alan Rayner
    Date advice given: 14 September 2012

  • View advice to North Yorkshire County Council

    Please see attachment

    Enquiry from: North Yorkshire County Council
    Date advice given: 12 September 2012

  • View advice to Mark Willietts

    Clarification from Planning Inspectorate on the need for a development consent

    Enquiry from: Mark Willietts
    Date advice given: 11 September 2012

  • View advice to Parsons Brinckerhoff

    Further to the Planning Inspectorate's previous advice on side road orders and compulsory acquisition relating to Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project applications under the Planning Act 2008... Read more

    Enquiry from: Parsons Brinckerhoff
    Date advice given: 10 September 2012

  • View meeting with Members from Denbighshire, Conwy Gwynedd, Snowdonia National Park

    The aim of this meeting was to explain to attendees the role of the Local Authorities and outline the processes and procedures that are relevant to development consent applications for proposed... Read more

    Meeting with: Members from Denbighshire, Conwy Gwynedd, Snowdonia National Park
    Date of meeting: 6 September 2012

  • View advice to Parsons Brinckerhoff

    Following the Planning Inspectorate's s.51 advice, Parsons Brinckerhoff emailed a further enquiry in regard to applying for a potential NSIP application for a highways scheme under the Planning Act... Read more

    Enquiry from: Parsons Brinckerhoff
    Date advice given: 8 August 2012

  • View advice to Parsons Brinckerhoff

    Parsons Brinckerhoff enquired if Development Consent Orders under the Planning Act 2008 are the same as all Highways Line Orders, asking for clarification on the interaction between the 1980 Highways... Read more

    Enquiry from: Parsons Brinckerhoff
    Date advice given: 7 August 2012

  • View advice to Parsons Brinckerhoff

    Parsons Brinckerhoff enquired as to whether it is possible to change an applicant part way through the DCO application process. The Planning Inspectorate's response was by email.

    Enquiry from: Parsons Brinckerhoff
    Date advice given: 1 August 2012

  • View meeting with Environment Agency

    See meeting note.

    Meeting with: Environment Agency
    Date of meeting: 28 June 2012

  • View advice to Mendip District Council

    Mendip District Council enquired regarding the thresholds for an reservoir application to come to the Planning Inspectorate rather than being dealt with by the Local Planning Authority.

    Enquiry from: Mendip District Council
    Date advice given: 26 June 2012

  • View advice to Nigel Juggins

    I am trying to understand the planning process within your website. Under your heading 'Legislation and advice' there is a sub section headed 'National Policy Statements'. and a link to where these... Read more

    Enquiry from: Nigel Juggins
    Date advice given: 22 June 2012

  • View meeting with Renewable UK

    Meeting between The Planning Inspectorate and Renewable UK to discuss Renewable UK's draft Streamlining Consents Report and general lessons from the industry. Please see attachment.

    Meeting with: Renewable UK
    Date of meeting: 21 June 2012

  • View advice to M Armstrong

    1. Are Parish Councils classed as statutory consultees if an NSIP development takes place within their parish. 2. If they are statutory consultees, do they have to register to make a... Read more

    Enquiry from: M Armstrong
    Date advice given: 20 June 2012

  • View meeting with Renewable UK

    Please see attachment

    Meeting with: Renewable UK
    Date of meeting: 13 June 2012

  • View advice to Claire Goodman

    Query in respect of Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.

    Enquiry from: Claire Goodman
    Date advice given: 12 June 2012

  • View advice to Independent Planning Consultant

    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?

    Enquiry from: Independent Planning Consultant
    Date advice given: 11 June 2012

  • View meeting with EDF Energy

    see meeting note attached

    Meeting with: EDF Energy
    Date of meeting: 23 May 2012

  • View advice to John Broughton

    If any interested party [in the loosest possible definition] declines to comment at the draft stage and reserves that comment until your formal procedure is in place will that in any way predjudice... Read more

    Enquiry from: John Broughton
    Date advice given: 22 May 2012

  • View advice to Alder King Consultants

    Mr King called to ask which body was responsiable for discharing requirments contained within a Development Concent order, how long this normaly took, and whether there was a prescribed fee.

    Enquiry from: Alder King Consultants
    Date advice given: 18 May 2012

  • View advice to English Heritage

    Clarification regarding the implications for English Heritage arising from the amendments to s102 of the Planning Act 2008 (PA 2008) by the Localism Act 2011 and whether parties must also de-register... Read more

    Enquiry from: English Heritage
    Date advice given: 17 May 2012

  • View meeting with Natural England

    Meeting to present the Planning Act 2008 (PA 2008) and Localism Act 2011 process to members of the Natural England (NE) European Protected Species (EPS) team and discuss issues arising on current... Read more

    Meeting with: Natural England
    Date of meeting: 10 May 2012

  • View advice to Janet Roberts-Lewis

    Thank you for your reply [dated 4 May 2012]. I wonder if you are able to tell me whether the local authority is still reponsible for determining in the case in question as the area concerned is... Read more

    Enquiry from: Janet Roberts-Lewis
    Date advice given: 9 May 2012

  • View advice to Janet Roberts-Lewis

    A licence has been granted by the National Coal Authority to allow a complex drilling process to extract shale gas from the whole of Swansea Bay (from Mumbles to beyond Aberavon, Port Talbot). As... Read more

    Enquiry from: Janet Roberts-Lewis
    Date advice given: 4 May 2012

  • View advice to Karina Santiago

    whether a proposed new project would constitute a National Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP)

    Enquiry from: Karina Santiago
    Date advice given: 30 April 2012

  • View advice to National Grid

    Screening request received from National Grid regarding potential development of a gas transmission pipe-line crossing the River Otter near Fluxton, Devon. Please see attached screening request... Read more

    Enquiry from: National Grid
    Date advice given: 30 April 2012

  • View advice to Robert Davidson

    Mr Davidson called to discuss potentially making a application for a project which would have required a generating station licence under the Electricity Act. He wished to better understand the 2008... Read more

    Enquiry from: Robert Davidson
    Date advice given: 26 April 2012

  • View advice to SSE

    In regards to an operational biomass fuelled generating station; the Caller asked whether the replacement of one of two existing generators, with a combined output of over 50 megawatts, constitutes a... Read more

    Enquiry from: SSE
    Date advice given: 25 April 2012

  • View meeting with Jones Lang LaSalle

    Introductory Meeting with Jones Lang LaSalle on behalf of Anglesey Aluminium Metal Renewables Limited in regards to a proposed biomass fuelled generating station at Penrhos Works, Holyhead, Anglesey,... Read more

    Meeting with: Jones Lang LaSalle
    Date of meeting: 25 April 2012

  • View advice to Malcolm Hearn-Grinham Hunter Conway Associates

    Hunter Conway Associates queried whether a proposed 132kV switching station and terminal tower in Marden, Kent, would be considered a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project in accordance with... Read more

    Enquiry from: Malcolm Hearn-Grinham Hunter Conway Associates
    Date advice given: 25 April 2012

  • View advice to Pegasus Planning Group Ltd

    The table in Section 8 Advice Note 3 identifies ambulance trusts as both prescribed and non-prescribed consultees for applications including an off-shore element. Please can you clarify.

    Enquiry from: Pegasus Planning Group Ltd
    Date advice given: 16 April 2012

  • View meeting with Offshore Consenting Forum

    To discuss environmental and other issues related to proposed marine projects under the Planning Act 2008 (2008 Act) regime with key statutory consultees / consenting bodies. See meeting note... Read more

    Meeting with: Offshore Consenting Forum
    Date of meeting: 12 April 2012

  • View advice to Pinsent Masons

    Mr Lockerbie asked whether IPC Guidence Note 1 still had effect given the abolition of the IPC.

    Enquiry from: Pinsent Masons
    Date advice given: 12 April 2012

  • View advice to Gloucestershire County Council

    Could the Planning Inspectorate clarify whether the Elmbridge Transport Scheme should be regarded as a National Significant Scheme?

    Enquiry from: Gloucestershire County Council
    Date advice given: 4 April 2012

  • View advice to Vestas

    1. A development had been proposed on the basis of the Rochdale envelope and consent was granted, could development be built under that consent that fell outside these parameters? 2. Would... Read more

    Enquiry from: Vestas
    Date advice given: 4 April 2012

  • View advice to Adrian Morgan

    See attachment

    Enquiry from: Adrian Morgan
    Date advice given: 26 March 2012

  • View advice to Dominic Page

    What impact on the timescales does the abolition of the IPC on an application submitted to the IPC

    Enquiry from: Dominic Page
    Date advice given: 23 March 2012

  • View advice to Pinsent Masons LLP

    I am carrying out research into Nationally Important Infrastructure Projects. Please could you assist by explaining why some large scale projects, such as HS2 and Crossrail, receive an Act of... Read more

    Enquiry from: Pinsent Masons LLP
    Date advice given: 23 March 2012

  • View advice to National Grid

    Letter re alternatives in applications for DCO

    Enquiry from: National Grid
    Date advice given: 22 March 2012

  • View meeting with Welsh Government Planning Inspectorate Wales

    Liaison meeting between the Welsh Government, Planning Inspectorate Wales and the Infrastructure Planning Commission

    Meeting with: Welsh Government Planning Inspectorate Wales
    Date of meeting: 19 March 2012

  • View advice to BNP Paribas

    Further to the IPC's advice sent on 12 March 2012, on behalf of their client the Royal Mail Group, BNP Paribas requested the IPC confirm all Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs)... Read more

    Enquiry from: BNP Paribas
    Date advice given: 14 March 2012

  • View advice to Network Rail

    enquiring as to acquiring a strip of land adjacent to an existing rail depot, with the intention of laying a new siding of around 250m in length. Would such a scheme require to be submitted to the... Read more

    Enquiry from: Network Rail
    Date advice given: 13 March 2012

  • View advice to BNP Paribas

    BNP Paribas, on behalf of their client Royal Mail, telephoned the IPC to ask for clarification about the application stage of each Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project as listed on the IPC... Read more

    Enquiry from: BNP Paribas
    Date advice given: 12 March 2012

  • View advice to Robert Palgrave

    Will a conversion of an existing coal power station, greater than 50MW, to a biomass power station, require IPC permission and an Environmental Impact Assessment?

    Enquiry from: Robert Palgrave
    Date advice given: 2 March 2012

  • View meeting with Maritime and Coastguard Agency

    Update meeting with MCA and Trinity House

    Meeting with: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
    Date of meeting: 1 March 2012

  • View advice to Christopher Smith

    Query related to whether or not powers to compulsorily acquire were available within a development consent order (DCO).

    Enquiry from: Christopher Smith
    Date advice given: 22 February 2012

  • View advice to BNP Paribas (for Royal Mail)

    On behalf of their client, BNP Paribas enquired as to whether Royal Mail should be consulted by developers in all cases during pre-application procedures and asked if the IPC considers the cumulative... Read more

    Enquiry from: BNP Paribas (for Royal Mail)
    Date advice given: 16 February 2012

  • View advice to Owain Jones

    Mr Jones called to ask about associated development, whether or not it could include landscaping, and whether or not the situation is different in Wales. He also asked whether or not the IPC was... Read more

    Enquiry from: Owain Jones
    Date advice given: 16 February 2012

  • View meeting with Rijkswaterstaat North Sea

    To explain the IPC process to the Rijkswaterstaat North Sea (Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Environment).

    Meeting with: Rijkswaterstaat North Sea
    Date of meeting: 15 February 2012

  • View meeting with Environment Agency

    See meeting note attached

    Meeting with: Environment Agency
    Date of meeting: 13 February 2012

  • View meeting with Renewable UK

    To respond to questions to assist RenewableUK in their Streamlining Consents Project.

    Meeting with: Renewable UK
    Date of meeting: 2 February 2012

  • View meeting with Powys CC, Welsh Office, DECC, Welsh Government

    Meeting to discuss issues relevant to the efficient and timely processing of applications to different authorities relating to proposed energy infrastructure projects in Powys, and to consider any... Read more

    Meeting with: Powys CC, Welsh Office, DECC, Welsh Government
    Date of meeting: 1 February 2012

  • View advice to Denise Carlo

    1. Whether the IPC is the appropriate authority to hold the public inquiry into the draft Slip and Side Road Orders for major alterations to a junction on the trunk road network? Although Broadband... Read more

    Enquiry from: Denise Carlo
    Date advice given: 31 January 2012

  • View advice to ESBI Investments

    Query regarding S.47 consultation with the LPA on the SOCC as to what requirement there is to submit Preliminary Environmental information as part of the 28 day consultation. Enquirer expects that... Read more

    Enquiry from: ESBI Investments
    Date advice given: 26 January 2012

  • View meeting with Friends of the Earth

    Meeting between Sir Michael Pitt, Ian Gambles and Friends of the Earth. Refer to meeting note.

    Meeting with: Friends of the Earth
    Date of meeting: 24 January 2012

  • View advice to Central Bedfordshire Council

    The Council is preparing package of measures to deliver various road schemes as part of the A5-M1 link. See the attached plans. The schemes will connect to the Highways Agency Network (the M1)... Read more

    Enquiry from: Central Bedfordshire Council
    Date advice given: 24 January 2012

  • View advice to GHD Geotechnics

    Ms Sarif requested direction to examples of initiatives applied to residential developments in either greenfield or urban renewal sites on the IPC website.

    Enquiry from: GHD Geotechnics
    Date advice given: 24 January 2012

  • View advice to Biofuelwatch

    The caller referred to Uskmouth Power Station, querying whether any future proposal for conversion would be examined by the IPC.

    Enquiry from: Biofuelwatch
    Date advice given: 23 January 2012

  • View meeting with Natural England Natural England

    Note of a meeting held between IPC and Natural England to follow up on the regular meetings previously attended by Simon Butler and to introduce new representatives.

    Meeting with: Natural England Natural England
    Date of meeting: 19 January 2012

  • View advice to Karen Maddock-Jones

    Please can you clarify who will be responsible for discharging water related requirements attached to a DCO? For example in the case of the Severn Estuary will it be the relevant local authority, the... Read more

    Enquiry from: Karen Maddock-Jones
    Date advice given: 18 January 2012

  • View meeting with London Luton Airport Ltd

    Meeting to discuss the IPC processes and the implications of changes to the Planning Act 2008 as a result of the Localism Bill.

    Meeting with: London Luton Airport Ltd
    Date of meeting: 12 January 2012

  • View advice to OFGEM

    OFGEM enquired whether they are under any statutory obligation to respond to pre-application consultation carried out by developers for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) under... Read more

    Enquiry from: OFGEM
    Date advice given: 9 January 2012

  • View advice to Dalton Warner Davis LLP

    I should be grateful if you could advise whether it is possible for a proposer (in this case a limited company) of a new NSIP qualifying project to notify the IPC of an emerging DCO application (under... Read more

    Enquiry from: Dalton Warner Davis LLP
    Date advice given: 4 January 2012

  • View advice to South Derbyshire District Counci

    Further to our conversation earlier this morning I'd be grateful for clarification on the matters to which the decision-maker must have regard - specifically whether an adopted Development Plan (i.e.... Read more

    Enquiry from: South Derbyshire District Counci
    Date advice given: 28 December 2011

  • View advice to Angus Walker

    Query regarding Bob Neill's letter of 28 November about proposed changes to applications after submission to the IPC

    Enquiry from: Angus Walker
    Date advice given: 21 December 2011

  • View advice to Environment Agency

    The Enviroment Agency is looking to progress the implementation of the Lower Thames Risk Management Strategy through various linked flood defence schemes and is looking into whether this can be done... Read more

    Enquiry from: Environment Agency
    Date advice given: 14 December 2011

  • View advice to Matthew Smedley

    Caller wished to confirm various statutory timescales

    Enquiry from: Matthew Smedley
    Date advice given: 14 December 2011

  • View meeting with Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC)

    Meeting to discuss the role of the IPC and the role of the Office for Renewable Energy Deployment team

    Meeting with: Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC)
    Date of meeting: 13 December 2011

  • View advice to Waite and Co

    Mr Waite called to confirm that electrical line applications which fall under the definition of a nationally significant infrastructure project will continue to require development consent under the... Read more

    Enquiry from: Waite and Co
    Date advice given: 12 December 2011