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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 Kelvin Hui

    I am writing to enquire as to which guidelines/ policies the IPC are currently using to guide application decisions (especially relating to energy projects) in light of the fact that the NPS' are... Read more

    Enquiry from: Kelvin Hui
    Date advice given: 16 May 2011

  • View advice to Network Rail

    Mr Pearson of Network Rail enquired about regulation 5(2)(l) of the Infrastructure Planning (Applications: Prescribed Forms and Procedure) Regulations 2009 Regulations, states that plans and... Read more

    Enquiry from: Network Rail
    Date advice given: 10 May 2011

  • View advice to Jacobs

    If a development, that has received development consent through the IPC, starts but never reaches its original planned capacity/electricity generation, e.g. only 1 line is developed and not 3 lines... Read more

    Enquiry from: Jacobs
    Date advice given: 9 May 2011

  • View advice to Undine Scientific

    Mr Smurthwaite enquired about the definition of extension under the Planning Act 2008 (the Act).

    Enquiry from: Undine Scientific
    Date advice given: 9 May 2011

  • View advice to Pinsent Masons

    Correspondent queried whether a Development Consent Order (DCO) may make provision for incidental matters dealt with by the Highways Act 1980 such as licencing the planting of trees in a highway (s142... Read more

    Enquiry from: Pinsent Masons
    Date advice given: 5 May 2011

  • View advice to Sheridan Treger

    What is offshore development and where in regards to offshore development would an application have to be publicised under section 48 of the 2008 Planning Act?

    Enquiry from: Sheridan Treger
    Date advice given: 29 April 2011

  • View advice to Daniel Chapman

    Having read the Planning Act 2008 new overhead transmissions lines which are rated at over 132kV require an application to the IPC. Can you tell me whether an IPC application is required if an... Read more

    Enquiry from: Daniel Chapman
    Date advice given: 15 April 2011

  • View advice to Office for Nuclear Development

    Mr Petrie enquired how the IPC would consider material changes to a Development Consent Order after an application has been submitted and before consent has been granted in the absence of regulations... Read more

    Enquiry from: Office for Nuclear Development
    Date advice given: 14 April 2011

  • View meeting with EdF Energy Nuclear New Build

    The purpose of the meeting was to conclude discussions on an approach to handling applications for development consent for nuclear generating stations which was consistent both with the regulations... Read more

    Meeting with: EdF Energy Nuclear New Build
    Date of meeting: 14 April 2011

  • View advice to Andrew Dobson

    The enquiry can be viewed here: http://infrastructure.independent.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/MX-5000N_20110413_152745.pdf

    Enquiry from: Andrew Dobson
    Date advice given: 11 April 2011

  • View advice to Ross Taylor

    Confirmation of timeframes for the examination and decision/recommendation stages of the IPC process and whether there might be indication from the Examining Authority if they anticipate the... Read more

    Enquiry from: Ross Taylor
    Date advice given: 8 April 2011

  • View advice to Chris Eaglen

    Dr Chris Eaglen wrote to us with some general queries and observations about Nuclear Generating Stations. A copy of his correspondence can be found... Read more

    Enquiry from: Chris Eaglen
    Date advice given: 6 April 2011

  • View advice to Mark Pearson

    Caller asked whether there was any scope for the IPC to extend an extant planning permission in connection with terrestiral works to a port.

    Enquiry from: Mark Pearson
    Date advice given: 4 April 2011

  • View advice to Kerry Thomas

    Mrs Kerry Thomas wrote to us seeking guidance on the role of statutory consultee. She asked us to confirm the definition of this role and also what abilities or powers the role has. She also wrote... Read more

    Enquiry from: Kerry Thomas
    Date advice given: 1 April 2011

  • View advice to RE-Systems

    What guidance is there on producing a consultation report.

    Enquiry from: RE-Systems
    Date advice given: 30 March 2011

  • View advice to Local Dialogue

    Mr Raza called representing Local Dialogue, seeking advice on what constitutes a Section 46 notice and when such a notice should be submitted to the IPC. Clarity was also sought on whether or not... Read more

    Enquiry from: Local Dialogue
    Date advice given: 30 March 2011

  • View advice to Local Dialogue

    Mr Raza called for futher clarity on timescales between submisison of a Section 46 notice and a Scoping Request to the IPC.

    Enquiry from: Local Dialogue
    Date advice given: 30 March 2011

  • View advice to Ann Cooper

    Are promoters required to submit Design and Access Statements as part of their applications? Where can I find the thresgholds for nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects?

    Enquiry from: Ann Cooper
    Date advice given: 30 March 2011

  • View advice to Rolls-Royce - Submarines

    Is the IPC involved with decommissioning projects in the UK?

    Enquiry from: Rolls-Royce - Submarines
    Date advice given: 29 March 2011

  • View advice to Friends of the Earth

    I have just signed up to your newsletter via your website. But really I am mainly interested in all the projects you have listed in the South East region. How do I ensure that I get to hear when the... Read more

    Enquiry from: Friends of the Earth
    Date advice given: 28 March 2011

  • View meeting with National Grid

    A team from the IPC met with delegates from National Grid to discuss their consenting strategy and generic issues, with reference to their approach to consultation and Strategic Optioneering. The... Read more

    Meeting with: National Grid
    Date of meeting: 28 March 2011

  • View meeting with Friends of the Earth Friends of the Earth

    This meeting was held to discuss elements of the IPC process.

    Meeting with: Friends of the Earth Friends of the Earth
    Date of meeting: 23 March 2011

  • View advice to Stephen Kirkwood

    Thanks for your previous help. I think I understand most of it. One question though, I have heard about 'a Formal pre-application consultation document'. Is there such a thing, what does it... Read more

    Enquiry from: Stephen Kirkwood
    Date advice given: 21 March 2011

  • View advice to Stephen Kirkwood

    Than you for your prompt reply. The process seems fairly complicated with so many stages! I am the tenant of land that is involved as part of a proposal that is at the pre-application stage and due... Read more

    Enquiry from: Stephen Kirkwood
    Date advice given: 18 March 2011

  • View advice to Stephen Kirkwood

    I understand that under the planning act 2008 the list of statutory consultees listed under section 42 includes any under section 44 which includes landowners, tenants lessees etc. As i... Read more

    Enquiry from: Stephen Kirkwood
    Date advice given: 17 March 2011

  • View meeting with Drax

    Meeting with Drax regarding the application process, with particular reference to how the IPC would handle applications that had previously received consent under the Electricity Act, s.36.

    Meeting with: Drax
    Date of meeting: 17 March 2011

  • View advice to Addelshaw Goddard

    Our client operates a gas-fired combined heat and power plant (CHP Plant). The CHP Plant's electricity generating capacity is 70 megawatts. It is proposing to construct a bioenergy (anerobic... Read more

    Enquiry from: Addelshaw Goddard
    Date advice given: 16 March 2011

  • View advice to Timothy Bull

    The caller enquired about the appropriate mechanism for establishing whether a pipeline will have a significant effect on the environment and therefore be considered an NSIP under section 20 (3) (b)... Read more

    Enquiry from: Timothy Bull
    Date advice given: 16 March 2011

  • View advice to RSPB

    In regards to the Environmental Statement, at what stage does it get consulted upon? Is the onus on the developer or the IPC to consult bodies on the ES?

    Enquiry from: RSPB
    Date advice given: 16 March 2011

  • View advice to Baker Associates

    Would it be possible please to give me some information on how negotiations should be conducted on community benefits regarding a major infrastructure project? How does the S106 regime fit with a DCO... Read more

    Enquiry from: Baker Associates
    Date advice given: 15 March 2011

  • View advice to DECC

    Please provide information on how the IPC might consider community benefit/s.106 agreements as part of its consideration of applications for development consent.

    Enquiry from: DECC
    Date advice given: 14 March 2011

  • View advice to CJ Associates

    Mr Podkolinski called in regard to the required legal status of an organisation that wishes to apply for an order granting development consent.

    Enquiry from: CJ Associates
    Date advice given: 10 March 2011

  • View advice to Trowers

    Would the IPC consult with telecommunications operators as statutory consultees?

    Enquiry from: Trowers
    Date advice given: 8 March 2011

  • View advice to Norfolk County Council

    I would be grateful for your guidance on whether or not the installation of an anaerobic digester on an existing combined heat and power (CHP) plant site would fall within the ambit of the... Read more

    Enquiry from: Norfolk County Council
    Date advice given: 2 March 2011

  • View advice to Andrew Hope

    Caller enquired about wayleaves, could they fall under the remit of the IPC and could they be incorporated into a DCO?

    Enquiry from: Andrew Hope
    Date advice given: 24 February 2011

  • View advice to Advance Environment

    It seems to me that Section 20 3(b) of the Planning Act 2008 “the construction of the pipe-line must be likely to have a significant effect on the environment” is too open-ended. If we have a... Read more

    Enquiry from: Advance Environment
    Date advice given: 24 February 2011

  • View advice to Michele Lloyd

    The 132kV overhead power line application in question has been submitted to DECC (app number BERR/2009/0005) and is a separate application to the Llandinam wind farm application number BERR/2008/0003... Read more

    Enquiry from: Michele Lloyd
    Date advice given: 24 February 2011

  • View advice to Golder Associates (UK) Ltd

    Our client, British Sugar is currently in the process of developing a proposal to construct a bioenergy facility at its Wissington sugar beet factory at Stoke Ferry, Kings Lynn, Norfolk. The... Read more

    Enquiry from: Golder Associates (UK) Ltd
    Date advice given: 23 February 2011

  • View advice to Redcar & Cleveland BC

    Regarding the renewal of consent for a container scheme development at Teesport known as Northern Gateway: When the original application was submitted this Council dealt with the landward works and... Read more

    Enquiry from: Redcar & Cleveland BC
    Date advice given: 23 February 2011

  • View advice to Environmental Agency

    When does the developer have to submit the statement of common ground?

    Enquiry from: Environmental Agency
    Date advice given: 21 February 2011

  • View advice to Powys County Council

    The caller enquired whether the Local Authority should comment on just the SoCC when it is submitted for comment by the applicant under Section 47 or whether comment should also include the... Read more

    Enquiry from: Powys County Council
    Date advice given: 21 February 2011

  • View advice to Michele Lloyd

    There is a Section 37 application by SP Manweb for a new 132kV power line being considered by DECC (reference BERR/2009/0005). If landowners refuse to grant voluntary wayleaves/easements across... Read more

    Enquiry from: Michele Lloyd
    Date advice given: 20 February 2011

  • View advice to Yvonne Doyle

    We have a project that could be a potential NSIP. Could you give some advice on whether it would be an NSIP or not please? If it were to be an NSIP what would the timescales be when submitting an... Read more

    Enquiry from: Yvonne Doyle
    Date advice given: 17 February 2011

  • View advice to Andrew Close

    Enquirer asked if the IPC could provide him with a link to decision notices for major renewable energy projects.

    Enquiry from: Andrew Close
    Date advice given: 16 February 2011

  • View advice to Gary Cotton

    1) I have received a letter requesting written representations to be submitted by the 28th February 2011, do I have to respond if I have nothing further to add? 2) If I do have to submit something,... Read more

    Enquiry from: Gary Cotton
    Date advice given: 16 February 2011

  • View meeting with RES Renewables & Sefton Borough Council

    Inception meeting between the IPC, RES Renewables and Sefton Borough Council for the Alexandra Dock Biomass project.

    Meeting with: RES Renewables & Sefton Borough Council
    Date of meeting: 15 February 2011

  • View advice to Richard Maung

    Underground Coal Gasification is essentially the process of converting the gas that lies above coal reserves into a more "usable" gas which can then be used electricity. The concept is in its... Read more

    Enquiry from: Richard Maung
    Date advice given: 15 February 2011

  • View advice to Advance Group UK Limited

    Pipelines Q1) If a pipeline is 800mm and over 40km in length then it is deemed NSIP by the Planning Act 2008. By the same criteria it is deemed EIA by the Infrastructure Planning (EIA) Regs 2009.... Read more

    Enquiry from: Advance Group UK Limited
    Date advice given: 15 February 2011

  • View advice to Elspeth Wrigly

    Caller wanted information on the interaction between the Planning Act 2008 regime and existing offshore consenting regimes.

    Enquiry from: Elspeth Wrigly
    Date advice given: 9 February 2011

  • View meeting with Welsh Government Planning Inspectorate (Wales)

    IPC Nominated Welsh Commissioners, Welsh Government and Planning Inspectorate (Wales) Group Meeting

    Meeting with: Welsh Government Planning Inspectorate (Wales)
    Date of meeting: 8 February 2011