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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 MMO

    Enquirer asked if public inquiries still took place under the new planning regime.

    Enquiry from: MMO
    Date advice given: 28 October 2010

  • View advice to Client Earth

    Does the IPC deal with applications for generating stations in Scotland?

    Enquiry from: Client Earth
    Date advice given: 27 October 2010

  • View advice to David Toke

    Can you tell me what the arrangements are for the issue of licenses under the European protected species requirement (do you issue this?) and also the 1991 water act for cabling crossing rivers (the... Read more

    Enquiry from: David Toke
    Date advice given: 25 October 2010

  • View advice to Bill Temple-Pediani

    Dr Temple-Pediani wrote to us to ask what would happen if one element of an NSIP project were concented whilst the other were not.

    Enquiry from: Bill Temple-Pediani
    Date advice given: 22 October 2010

  • View advice to David Gavin

    My question is "can a Compulsory Purchase Order be applied for at the same time as the application to the IPC and determined in parallel with the application."

    Enquiry from: David Gavin
    Date advice given: 22 October 2010

  • View advice to British Telecom & UKCPC

    Mr Hill represents both British Telecom and the UKCPC; he feels both the organisations he represents should be statutory consultees.

    Enquiry from: British Telecom & UKCPC
    Date advice given: 19 October 2010

  • View meeting with Various

    Stakeholder meeting at Aberystwyth to discuss the IPC process

    Meeting with: Various
    Date of meeting: 18 October 2010

  • View advice to HPA

    Caller wanted some information on the examination process and how to make representations

    Enquiry from: HPA
    Date advice given: 18 October 2010

  • View advice to Marrons

    If (i) you obtain a planning permission for a development and there is a condition attached which, say, requires that Area A should only be used for open space purposes, (ii) you then... Read more

    Enquiry from: Marrons
    Date advice given: 14 October 2010

  • View advice to Marrons

    As a general principle, can you please confirm whether a Requirement imposed on a grant of Development Consent, is superseded by a subsequent grant of planning permission as a planning condition would... Read more

    Enquiry from: Marrons
    Date advice given: 14 October 2010

  • View meeting with The Crown Estate

    Meeting with The Crown Estate to discuss issues which may arise as offshore wind developers follow the new planning process.

    Meeting with: The Crown Estate
    Date of meeting: 12 October 2010

  • View advice to Pegasus PG

    Mr Atkin called and requested if Nuclear Power stations were to by-pass planning all togethor in an attempt to speed up the process for Nuclear Power station builds.

    Enquiry from: Pegasus PG
    Date advice given: 12 October 2010

  • View advice to Gary Reevell

    Could you advise me if you have ever received an application for a 40MW biomass power plant at Scawby Brook, Brigg. North Lincolnshire? The application was refused by the local council earlier this... Read more

    Enquiry from: Gary Reevell
    Date advice given: 11 October 2010

  • View advice to EWTEC

    Is it possible, once an application has been submitted to the IPC, for the sheme to be altered to fall beneath the threshold of a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) and still be... Read more

    Enquiry from: EWTEC
    Date advice given: 10 October 2010

  • View advice to North Lincolnshire Council

    My question relates to what happens after the application is granted in relation to minor amendments. I.e. If there was an application for an amendment to part of the original application would this... Read more

    Enquiry from: North Lincolnshire Council
    Date advice given: 7 October 2010

  • View advice to Lancashire County Council

    Enquirer sought clarification on s22 (2) (b) of the Planning Act 2008 as there is a high level of ambiguity.

    Enquiry from: Lancashire County Council
    Date advice given: 6 October 2010

  • View advice to Cognisant Research

    Developers are required to fund all consultation activities, including any evaluation undertaken by the relevant Local Authority. Is this accurate?

    Enquiry from: Cognisant Research
    Date advice given: 5 October 2010

  • View advice to BPE Design & Support Ltd

    Dear Sir/Madam I am currently working on the outline design for a 50 MWatt biomass power station in Southern England and would appreciate your advice regarding the Registered Generator Capacity in... Read more

    Enquiry from: BPE Design & Support Ltd
    Date advice given: 4 October 2010

  • View advice to Bill Temple-Pediani

    Infimation copied to you was not with the intention of IPC influencing LB of Newham in any way on its LDF. It is the IPC which advised me earlier this year, which you are repeating in today's e-mail,... Read more

    Enquiry from: Bill Temple-Pediani
    Date advice given: 4 October 2010

  • View advice to Bill Temple-Pediani

    Dr Temple-Pediani called to discuss KTI energy's proposals for the Unex site in the Royal Docks, and advice that had been given in the past.

    Enquiry from: Bill Temple-Pediani
    Date advice given: 4 October 2010

  • View advice to Bill Temple-Pediani

    Dr Temple-Pediani of KTI energy copied us into correspondence which, intentionaly or otherwise, suggested that we had an oversight role over the behaviour or performance of local authorities, and that... Read more

    Enquiry from: Bill Temple-Pediani
    Date advice given: 4 October 2010

  • View advice to Mariana Heimrich

    If we submit an application how would you let us know that you have accepted/refused it?

    Enquiry from: Mariana Heimrich
    Date advice given: 4 October 2010

  • View advice to GVA Grimley

    What weight is to be given to National Policy Statements (NPSs) in in comparison to Planning Policy Statements (PPSs)/Planning Policy Guidance (PPG) and is a S.36 still applicable?

    Enquiry from: GVA Grimley
    Date advice given: 1 October 2010

  • View advice to KTI Energy

    Dr Temple-Padiani wrote to us to express dissatisfaction with the requirements of the 2008 NSIP regime and to ask for guidence on whether or not a proposed course of action would satisfy those... Read more

    Enquiry from: KTI Energy
    Date advice given: 1 October 2010

  • View advice to SLR Consulting Ltd

    We are a consultancy working on a planning application at Hoo Island in the Medway Channel. The Island has a long standing permission for the deposit of dredged material and engineering... Read more

    Enquiry from: SLR Consulting Ltd
    Date advice given: 30 September 2010

  • View advice to Robert Wynn & Sons

    Thank for your email in response to my request for guidance regarding the process for ensuring that the decisions made by the IPC are mindful of Government policy in connection with the movement of... Read more

    Enquiry from: Robert Wynn & Sons
    Date advice given: 28 September 2010

  • View advice to Mel Roberts

    I am Mel Moench from Moench Inc. (www.moenchinc.com) and we are evaluating a scale-up of our technology to the size of a municipal power plant. We feel that our grass combustion technology would... Read more

    Enquiry from: Mel Roberts
    Date advice given: 27 September 2010

  • View meeting with Various Stakeholders North East England

    Meeting Note from outreach event on 23 September 2010 with various stakeholders.

    Meeting with: Various Stakeholders North East England
    Date of meeting: 23 September 2010

  • View meeting with Various Various

    Minutes of the Offshore Consenting Forum meeting held at the IPC Office, Temple Quay, Bristol on 22nd September 2010. Attendees were the IPC, Natural England, Joint Nature Conservation Committee,... Read more

    Meeting with: Various Various
    Date of meeting: 22 September 2010

  • View advice to Neil Miller

    With regards to underground gas storage, an amendment to an existing production licence may be required - Would this application be submitted to DECC or to the IPC as part of a DCO?

    Enquiry from: Neil Miller
    Date advice given: 21 September 2010

  • View advice to Bridgend County Council

    A call from Jonathan Parsons requesting copies of all the IPC's advice notes and the generic leaflet in English and Welsh in order to enable officers to brief members about the work of the IPC and the... Read more

    Enquiry from: Bridgend County Council
    Date advice given: 14 September 2010

  • View advice to Nicola Pilkington

    Nicola pilkington called and would like to know the casework team for Hinkley point C power station and also if the whole team are going to be available for the proposed submission date of the 01 12... Read more

    Enquiry from: Nicola Pilkington
    Date advice given: 14 September 2010

  • View advice to English Heritage

    Your letter refers to the submission of two proposals relating to the north east region. Whilst we have been consulted by the developer on the Port of Blyth Biomass Plant proposal on the basis that... Read more

    Enquiry from: English Heritage
    Date advice given: 9 September 2010

  • View meeting with Various Stakeholders

    Outreach event in connection with various schemes in the Humberside area

    Meeting with: Various Stakeholders
    Date of meeting: 8 September 2010

  • View advice to Graham Wrigglesworth

    I would be grateful if you could advise whether compulsory access to private land in connection with an NSIP would need to be obtained from the IPC pursuant to section 53 of the Planning Act 2008 or,... Read more

    Enquiry from: Graham Wrigglesworth
    Date advice given: 6 September 2010

  • View advice to Freedom Group

    Query from company Freedom Group who are looking at opportunities to provide consents services to utility companies. Worked with National Grid and Transco in the past and wanted to make sure we had a... Read more

    Enquiry from: Freedom Group
    Date advice given: 3 September 2010

  • View advice to Siemens Windpower

    Phone call from Theresa Cook, Head of Business Development, and Jasper Miller of Siemens Windpower [SW] about possible investment in UK. Referred to IPC by British Embassy in Copenhagen.

    Enquiry from: Siemens Windpower
    Date advice given: 1 September 2010

  • View advice to Natural England

    Mr Neale called requesting further information on the Hole House Farm Gas Pipeline project, proposed by National Grid. He sought further information and clarity on the project's status and whether the... Read more

    Enquiry from: Natural England
    Date advice given: 31 August 2010

  • View advice to Able UK Ltd

    What are the logistics for submitting a scoping report to the IPC for an opinion?

    Enquiry from: Able UK Ltd
    Date advice given: 31 August 2010

  • View advice to Bill Temple-Pediani

    Dr Temple-Pediani wrote to clarify whether or not a proposal for a generating scheme forming part of a larger building in the Royal Docks fell to be considered by the London Borough of Newham or by... Read more

    Enquiry from: Bill Temple-Pediani
    Date advice given: 27 August 2010

  • View advice to Sellafield Ltd

    I havent read the detailed guidance as yet but, wondered if you have a process flow chart or timeline thats shows all the process steps with indicative durations and whose involved -step by step ... Read more

    Enquiry from: Sellafield Ltd
    Date advice given: 20 August 2010

  • View advice to Paula Craig

    Paula Craig, a researcher at Queens University Belfast, wrote to us to ask for some general information about the role of the IPC and the process by which policy was formed.

    Enquiry from: Paula Craig
    Date advice given: 20 August 2010

  • View advice to Jacobs

    Planning permission has already been granted for construction of 9 underground gas storage caverns (approx total capacity 420Mscm) although construction has not commenced yet. The project now needs to... Read more

    Enquiry from: Jacobs
    Date advice given: 19 August 2010

  • View advice to Linda Rogers

    Caller was concerned that she had been given little time to respond to a consultation request and that all four proposed substation locations for the onshore connection are unsuitable.

    Enquiry from: Linda Rogers
    Date advice given: 18 August 2010

  • View advice to Robert Wynn & Sons Ltd

    Mr West wrote to us to explore how best to engage with the consent process to ensure that energy proposals reflected the “Water Preferred Policy” for the movement of abnormal indivisible loads.

    Enquiry from: Robert Wynn & Sons Ltd
    Date advice given: 18 August 2010

  • View advice to Forestry Commission Wales

    I am working developing a framework for assessing the Community Benefit/Trust Fund commitments made by developers regarding wind farm developments on the Assembly Woodland Estate. I am interested in... Read more

    Enquiry from: Forestry Commission Wales
    Date advice given: 18 August 2010

  • View advice to M.J.C.A.

    Mr Mordue telephoned the IPC to enquire whether or not the advice on format and presentation of documents in Advice Note 6 applied to enviromental statements.

    Enquiry from: M.J.C.A.
    Date advice given: 16 August 2010

  • View advice to AECOM

    Further to our conversation I have a client who wished to construct a anaerobic digestion plant for the production of bio-fuels. Therefore I was wondering if you could provide any advice on what... Read more

    Enquiry from: AECOM
    Date advice given: 12 August 2010

  • View advice to K Little

    Registering an interested for several wind farm projects in Wales, from a letter from a member of public.

    Enquiry from: K Little
    Date advice given: 12 August 2010

  • View advice to Keith Dalton

    Is it possible for the IPC to provide a scoping opinion on a project where there are 3 potential sites?

    Enquiry from: Keith Dalton
    Date advice given: 12 August 2010

  • View advice to Elizabeth Jones

    What is included within a decision notice? More specifically, does the decision notice only provide planning permission for a proposal or does it include consent to other regimes.

    Enquiry from: Elizabeth Jones
    Date advice given: 11 August 2010

  • View advice to Coventry City Council

    Coventry City Council explained the background to the Coventry to Nuneaton Rail Improvements Project, with particular reference to the proposed new stations at Coventry Ricoh Arena and Bermuda Park,... Read more

    Enquiry from: Coventry City Council
    Date advice given: 10 August 2010

  • View advice to Clive Hughes

    Request for details on fees and the pre-application process

    Enquiry from: Clive Hughes
    Date advice given: 10 August 2010

  • View advice to Olympics and Thames Gateway UDC

    What is the status and role of urban development corporations in the context of s42 of the Planning Act 2008. Urban Development Corporations (and there are 2 in the Thames Gateway) have planning... Read more

    Enquiry from: Olympics and Thames Gateway UDC
    Date advice given: 9 August 2010

  • View advice to Augean

    Augean wrote to the IPC to notify us of their intention to submit a development consent order application for development of a hazardous waste magement facilty near Peterborough.

    Enquiry from: Augean
    Date advice given: 9 August 2010

  • View advice to Arup

    We are giving some strategic advice to a client regarding a DCO to be submitted to the IPC. We are trying to determine if it is possible to integrate particular ‘non-planning’ consents and permits... Read more

    Enquiry from: Arup
    Date advice given: 9 August 2010

  • View advice to Winford Emanual

    Does an application submitted to the IPC which is located in Wales need to be submitted in English?

    Enquiry from: Winford Emanual
    Date advice given: 2 August 2010

  • View advice to Cognisant Research

    To whom it may concern, I understand that the 2008 Planning Act requires the undertaking of public consultation with people living in the vicinity of proposed works in advance of any Development... Read more

    Enquiry from: Cognisant Research
    Date advice given: 30 July 2010

  • View advice to RWE npower

    Consent from the LPA is required under these regulations for the removal of hedgerows unless the work falls within an exempt category. Normally, our work falls under the exemption 6(e) 'Permitted... Read more

    Enquiry from: RWE npower
    Date advice given: 28 July 2010

  • View advice to Carmarthenshire Council

    Who enforces requirements? Who discharges requirements? When will the IPC be merged with PINs?

    Enquiry from: Carmarthenshire Council
    Date advice given: 28 July 2010

  • View meeting with National Grid

    From National Grid (NG) perspective: establishing feedback on NG’s consultation processes; and ongoing engagement between NG and IPC. From IPC’s perspective: setting out the processes and rules... Read more

    Meeting with: National Grid
    Date of meeting: 23 July 2010

  • View advice to Chamber of Shipping

    It has come to our attention that we have been missed from your Statutory and Non statutory list for projects that have been submitted for Offshore renewable development. We would be grateful if this... Read more

    Enquiry from: Chamber of Shipping
    Date advice given: 23 July 2010

  • View advice to Tim West

    I am keen to understand the process that is gone though prior to planning approval being granted for major power generation projects i.e. those over 50MW. I am aware that this was previously... Read more

    Enquiry from: Tim West
    Date advice given: 23 July 2010

  • View meeting with EveloGen

    Introductory Meeting with Evelogen and URS to discuss the pre-application process

    Meeting with: EveloGen
    Date of meeting: 21 July 2010

  • View advice to Friston Parish Council

    Queries regarding the Scoping Opinion consultation undertaken by the IPC. 1) Does the IPC consult all Parish Councils in the area? 2) Is this the main consultation undertaken for the proposal?

    Enquiry from: Friston Parish Council
    Date advice given: 21 July 2010

  • View advice to Tim Maddison

    Mr Maddison wished to express concern about the consultation exercise undertaken by Covanta in relation to the proposed Energy from Waste plant in Merthyr Tydfil.

    Enquiry from: Tim Maddison
    Date advice given: 9 July 2010

  • View advice to Burges Salmon

    Requested clarification on the use of S132 of the Planning Act 2008 (Commons, open spaces etc: Compulsory acquisition of rights over land) in relation to development proposals in Wales.

    Enquiry from: Burges Salmon
    Date advice given: 8 July 2010

  • View advice to Charles Hawkins

    Would a truck stop network be considered a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project?

    Enquiry from: Charles Hawkins
    Date advice given: 7 July 2010

  • View advice to SKM Enviros

    Section 16 of the Planning Act 2008 states when an electric line should be considered as an NSIP. However, I assume that this refers to permanent lines? There is often the need for ‘temporary’... Read more

    Enquiry from: SKM Enviros
    Date advice given: 7 July 2010

  • View advice to Sebastian Head

    If an application was made in March 2010 (for a project that would now be an NSIP) for planning permission and the application is refused by the local planning authority, can it still be appealed... Read more

    Enquiry from: Sebastian Head
    Date advice given: 7 July 2010

  • View advice to DLA Piper

    Query regarding APFP Regulation 5(3) particularly in connection with Reg 5(2)(l) and (m). In certain cases it was felt inappropriate to provide plans of A0 size at 1:2500 scale, where the... Read more

    Enquiry from: DLA Piper
    Date advice given: 6 July 2010

  • View meeting with National Grid

    From National Grid (NG) perspective: establishing feedback on NG’s consultation processes; and ongoing engagement between NG and IPC. From IPC’s perspective: setting out the processes and rules... Read more

    Meeting with: National Grid
    Date of meeting: 5 July 2010

  • View meeting with GE ENERGY

    IPC to provide an overview of its strategic approach as well as the operations for dealing with Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs).

    Meeting with: GE ENERGY
    Date of meeting: 2 July 2010

  • View advice to Member of the Public

    Caller had been told that some land he was looking to purchase was to be used for housing, the application for which will be made to the IPC. Can we confirm that this is so?

    Enquiry from: Member of the Public
    Date advice given: 29 June 2010

  • View advice to EDF

    Please see questions asked in the advice given column.

    Enquiry from: EDF
    Date advice given: 23 June 2010

  • View advice to Brecon Beacons National Park Aut

    Please can you clarify, with respect to the six steps, what is the expected involvement in responding to the IPC and promoter for a statutory consultee such as Brecon Beacons National Park?

    Enquiry from: Brecon Beacons National Park Aut
    Date advice given: 23 June 2010

  • View advice to Mary Halt

    Call regarding a proposed project and the communication with the IPC.

    Enquiry from: Mary Halt
    Date advice given: 22 June 2010

  • View advice to Public Health Wales

    Mr Brunt had received a consultation request from Covanta and wanted clarification as to where in the process the application is.

    Enquiry from: Public Health Wales
    Date advice given: 21 June 2010

  • View advice to Member of the Public

    How many turbines does a proposal need to have for the application to be made to the IPC?

    Enquiry from: Member of the Public
    Date advice given: 17 June 2010

  • View advice to Health Protection Agency

    As part of Schedule 1 of the Infrastructure Planning (Applications: Prescribed Forms and Procedure) Regulations 2009 the HPA are a statutory consultee for all proposed applications likely to involve... Read more

    Enquiry from: Health Protection Agency
    Date advice given: 17 June 2010

  • View meeting with Environment Agency

    To explore the relationship between environmental permitting and development consent orders.

    Meeting with: Environment Agency
    Date of meeting: 15 June 2010

  • View meeting with StopHinkley etc.

    Gain a broader understanding of the new planning regime under the Planning Act 2008 and how NGO’s can engage in the process.

    Meeting with: StopHinkley etc.
    Date of meeting: 9 June 2010

  • View advice to Oswald Desybel

    What is the future of the IPC?

    Enquiry from: Oswald Desybel
    Date advice given: 8 June 2010

  • View advice to Henry Le Brecht

    I have recently been having conversations with Gary Mohamed of DECC regarding Determination Assessments associated with high pressure gas pipelines. Specifically in this case we are assessing the... Read more

    Enquiry from: Henry Le Brecht
    Date advice given: 7 June 2010

  • View advice to Did not wish to disclose Did not wish to disclose

    Caller requested at what stage Merthyr Tydfil was within the new planning process and how/when to get involved. What are the procedural rules to be upheld during a hearing?

    Enquiry from: Did not wish to disclose Did not wish to disclose
    Date advice given: 3 June 2010

  • View advice to ARUP

    Dear Sir/Madam, I have a question regarding at what point the relevant Local Authority recieves a copy of the DCO application material. I presume it is sent at the point of successful registration... Read more

    Enquiry from: ARUP
    Date advice given: 31 May 2010

  • View advice to Eversheds

    Sir/Madam Eversheds are advising in relation to a proposed wind farm project in Wales. It is considered that the project is a nationally significant infrastructure project for the purposes of the... Read more

    Enquiry from: Eversheds
    Date advice given: 27 May 2010

  • View advice to SSE

    When publishing the Statement of Community Consultation (SoCC), what should be included? Can a summary be published?

    Enquiry from: SSE
    Date advice given: 27 May 2010

  • View advice to Christopher Tolmie

    Caller enquired whether the IPC is involved with the High Speed Railway 2 (HS2) project given the nature of its size?

    Enquiry from: Christopher Tolmie
    Date advice given: 26 May 2010

  • View meeting with JNCC, WAG, CCW

    To set out key responsibilities with regards to off shore NSIP developments.

    Meeting with: JNCC, WAG, CCW
    Date of meeting: 25 May 2010

  • View advice to Freshfields

    If an application that was previously approved under the old planning regime was amended, would a new application need to be made to the IPC?

    Enquiry from: Freshfields
    Date advice given: 21 May 2010

  • View advice to David Croft

    As the National Policy Statements (NPSs) are currently in draft, what weight do they hold in the decision making process?

    Enquiry from: David Croft
    Date advice given: 21 May 2010

  • View advice to Health Protection Agency

    Eirain from HPA has received scoping opinion correspondence regarding Nant-y-Moch from two Local Health Boards. HPA would like to comment on the proposal but had missed the deadline. HPA... Read more

    Enquiry from: Health Protection Agency
    Date advice given: 18 May 2010

  • View advice to Scottish Rural Property & Busine

    The SRPBA represents landowners in Scotland (equivalent to the CLA in England and Wales). I am trying to ascertain the potential impact of the IPC in terms of infrastructure projects (specifically gas... Read more

    Enquiry from: Scottish Rural Property & Busine
    Date advice given: 17 May 2010

  • View advice to Chris Whitehead

    We have recently been employed by a wind farm developer to write their Statement of Community Consultation for an off-shore wind farm development. Is there any specific guidance for off-shore... Read more

    Enquiry from: Chris Whitehead
    Date advice given: 14 May 2010

  • View meeting with MGT Power North Tyneside Council

    A meeting note taken on 11th May 2010 describing discussions with MGT Power and North Tyneside Council regarding the proposed biomass plant in North Tyneside, and the IPC processes.

    Meeting with: MGT Power North Tyneside Council
    Date of meeting: 11 May 2010

  • View advice to Stanley Gono

    Could you please advise whether or not Sections 36 & 37 of the Electricity Act 1989 has been disapplied by section 33(1) of the Planning Act 2008? Please explain the primary legislation and how... Read more

    Enquiry from: Stanley Gono
    Date advice given: 10 May 2010

  • View advice to Eversheds LLP

    We have the following enquiry and would appreciate your views. Regulation 5(2) of the 2009 Regulations specifies at subparagraphs (i) to (n) individual plans which are required to accompany the... Read more

    Enquiry from: Eversheds LLP
    Date advice given: 6 May 2010