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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 Onshore Consenting Forum

    Initial meeting of the Onshore Consenting Forum - set up to facilitate discussion between the attendees regarding NSIPs. Further information is set out in the minutes (see attachment).

    Meeting with: Onshore Consenting Forum
    Date of meeting: 8 February 2011

  • View meeting with Robert Wynn and Sons

    Members of the IPC casework team met with delegates from Robert Wynn and Sons on 20 January 2010, at their request, to discuss making representations on Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project... Read more

    Meeting with: Robert Wynn and Sons
    Date of meeting: 7 February 2011

  • View meeting with Welsh Government

    Welsh Government / Infrastructure Planning Commission Liaison Meeting

    Meeting with: Welsh Government
    Date of meeting: 7 February 2011

  • View advice to Alison Gorlov

    1. Where the same person comes within both Categories 1 and 2, or is within the scope of more than one part of the book of reference, it is assumed that the person should appear in all... Read more

    Enquiry from: Alison Gorlov
    Date advice given: 3 February 2011

  • View advice to GOYH

    GOYH have received documentation with regard to proposed 300MW renewable energy plant in Selby. Is the IPC the examining authority for this proposal?

    Enquiry from: GOYH
    Date advice given: 1 February 2011

  • View advice to Environment Agency

    The role of the IPC under the Water Framework Directive and the sequential and exception tests under PPS25

    Enquiry from: Environment Agency
    Date advice given: 1 February 2011

  • View advice to Ashurst

    Is there is any 'penalty' fee payable if an applicant withdraws an application to the IPC for development consent after it has been accepted by the Commission in accordance with s.55 of the Planning... Read more

    Enquiry from: Ashurst
    Date advice given: 31 January 2011

  • View meeting with Renewable UK

    Meeting to hear the views of the wind energy industry on the IPC’s Advice Note on the Rochdale Envelope approach.

    Meeting with: Renewable UK
    Date of meeting: 28 January 2011

  • View advice to Michael Rolt

    Q1) The IPCs website is clear as to what the National Policy Statements are in England but what are these in Wales? Q2) To what extent does a "Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project" in... Read more

    Enquiry from: Michael Rolt
    Date advice given: 27 January 2011

  • View advice to Loud Group

    Caller enquired whether it was contrary to consultation guidelines for a consultation event to be held during the time of a local election where political conflict of interest may arise.

    Enquiry from: Loud Group
    Date advice given: 27 January 2011

  • View advice to Maureen Myers

    I am a resident of the small rural village of Cresswell and am extremely concerned about the above proposal. This enormous project is intended to be sited on what is currently classed as a Flood... Read more

    Enquiry from: Maureen Myers
    Date advice given: 27 January 2011

  • View advice to Highways Agency

    Hello Please can you help with this question. We normally submit Development Consent Order Applications to you. Can you please confirm whether VAT is normally paid on these? Many Thanks

    Enquiry from: Highways Agency
    Date advice given: 26 January 2011

  • View advice to CCW

    Adrian James from CCW called and requested information on who the consenting body is for a Gas Transporter Pipe-line that is wholly in England and partly in Wales.

    Enquiry from: CCW
    Date advice given: 21 January 2011

  • View advice to Health Protection Agency

    What is the next stage of the Rookery South Application and what stage is the Brig y Cwm project at?

    Enquiry from: Health Protection Agency
    Date advice given: 20 January 2011

  • View advice to . Gamdom

    Enquirer discussed that he was doing a comparison on the French and English planning systems in the context of approving an application for offshore wind farms. More specifically Mr Gamdom asked... Read more

    Enquiry from: . Gamdom
    Date advice given: 16 January 2011

  • View advice to Len Van Der Put

    1) Does the representation phase of an application provide an opportunity to bid for subcontracting and other commercial opportunites? Do developers typically construct their own plants or are they... Read more

    Enquiry from: Len Van Der Put
    Date advice given: 14 January 2011

  • View advice to Robert Lyle

    Mr Lyle called on behalf of Hydromine Ltd, to discuss potential forthcoming nationaly significant infrastructure projects. Firstly, Hydromine would like to explore high-level future applications... Read more

    Enquiry from: Robert Lyle
    Date advice given: 13 January 2011

  • View advice to Gordon .

    Caller asked for a list of projects which have been dealt with by the IPC in the past 5 years.

    Enquiry from: Gordon .
    Date advice given: 13 January 2011

  • View advice to Daniel Greene

    I am currently doing a project on the IPC and am interested in the topic and just wondered if you could answer some quick questions for me? I was just wondering how 'accountable' the IPC is, and the... Read more

    Enquiry from: Daniel Greene
    Date advice given: 7 January 2011

  • View meeting with EDF Energy ? Nuclear New Build.

    Meeting between the IPC and EDF Energy to discuss the potential impacts of Sensitive Nuclear Information (“SNI”) on examinations of Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (“NSIPs”).

    Meeting with: EDF Energy ? Nuclear New Build.
    Date of meeting: 6 January 2011

  • View advice to Milton Keynes Partnership

    Would a pair of oil pipelines, 7200m in length constitue as an NSIP. The two pipe lines are 10 and 12 inches wide and will be located in the Milton Keynes area.

    Enquiry from: Milton Keynes Partnership
    Date advice given: 6 January 2011

  • View advice to Bill Temple-Pediani

    KTI energy invited us to register two forthcoming Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects - A High-rise commercial building with integrated 90MWe renewable CHP station. Project Location: ... Read more

    Enquiry from: Bill Temple-Pediani
    Date advice given: 24 December 2010

  • View advice to Eon/Horizon

    Enquirer asked what the future timescales may be in relation to the decision making stage of the process, taking into account the intentions of the Localism Bill.

    Enquiry from: Eon/Horizon
    Date advice given: 22 December 2010

  • View advice to John Oliver

    Mr Oliver wrote to the IPC to ask whether a proposal for a wind farm in Powys, Wales, which currently is proposed to comprise 4 X 2 to 2.5MW turbines (producing 10 -12MW), but which may be revised to... Read more

    Enquiry from: John Oliver
    Date advice given: 21 December 2010

  • View meeting with Offshore Consenting Forum

    Minutes of the Offshore Consenting Forum meeting held at the IPC Office, Temple Quay, Bristol on 16 December 2010. Attendees were the IPC, Natural England, Joint Nature Conservation Committee,... Read more

    Meeting with: Offshore Consenting Forum
    Date of meeting: 16 December 2010

  • View advice to Network Rail

    Whether works can be included in DCO application which are Permitted development and other associated queries with regard to works necessary to achieve electrification

    Enquiry from: Network Rail
    Date advice given: 16 December 2010

  • View advice to Ramblers Cymru

    When can we make a representation on a case? Specifically in the case of Nant-y-Moch Wind Farm, Wales

    Enquiry from: Ramblers Cymru
    Date advice given: 15 December 2010

  • View advice to R W Richardson

    Would a scheme to underground part of an existing 132,000 kv overhead line need consent under the Planning Act 2008 (the Act)?

    Enquiry from: R W Richardson
    Date advice given: 14 December 2010

  • View advice to Redcar and Cleveland Council

    A few years ago this Council granted consent for the development of a new container terminal at PD Ports on Teesside. The approval we granted was for the landward works , the seaward works were... Read more

    Enquiry from: Redcar and Cleveland Council
    Date advice given: 13 December 2010

  • View advice to Susan Whitham

    Caller wished to make a representation on the merits of the scheme

    Enquiry from: Susan Whitham
    Date advice given: 10 December 2010

  • View advice to Ceredigion County Council

    Do you publish the Local Impact Report documents on your website along with the other Project Documents? I’ve been trying to find an example of an LIR that has been submitted to yourselves.

    Enquiry from: Ceredigion County Council
    Date advice given: 10 December 2010

  • View advice to EDF Energy

    I work for EDF Energy in Asset Development. One of our projects relates to increasing our biomass co-firing capability within an existing coal-fired power station. We have co-milling capability within... Read more

    Enquiry from: EDF Energy
    Date advice given: 9 December 2010

  • View advice to Kings Lynn Council

    Would a generating station be considered a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) if it does not have the intention to link up to the national grid?

    Enquiry from: Kings Lynn Council
    Date advice given: 8 December 2010

  • View advice to Penspen Ltd

    Query is in relation to whether a proposed application for a DCO (a gas-fired power station/compressor station/wellhead and a cross-country pipeline (more than 10 miles long), is to be classified as... Read more

    Enquiry from: Penspen Ltd
    Date advice given: 8 December 2010

  • View advice to Ben Porte

    Further to our telephone conversation on 26 November 2010 I thought it prudent to seek clarity on the issues that have since arisen. My client has recently discovered that an existing power line... Read more

    Enquiry from: Ben Porte
    Date advice given: 7 December 2010

  • View advice to Victoria Hamlyn

    I am a PhD student at the University Plymouth researching the legal regimes governing marine renewable energy in England and Wales (with a focus on wave energy). At the moment I am researching the... Read more

    Enquiry from: Victoria Hamlyn
    Date advice given: 3 December 2010

  • View meeting with Civil Aviation Authority

    Introductory Meeting for the CAA to learn more about the IPC and the 2008 Planning Act process. Also for the IPc to learn more about the CAA and related issues around aerospace aand NSIPs,... Read more

    Meeting with: Civil Aviation Authority
    Date of meeting: 2 December 2010

  • View advice to RSK Environment LTD

    I have now spoken with Tees Refining Limited regarding progression of the project in light of your recent email. Our view is that, given the inherent linkages between the various components of the... Read more

    Enquiry from: RSK Environment LTD
    Date advice given: 1 December 2010

  • View advice to Hannah Sweilam

    Ms Sweiham called the IPC enquires line to ask whether or not, in general terms, conversion of a coal-fired generating station to fire biomass fuel would represent a nationaly significant... Read more

    Enquiry from: Hannah Sweilam
    Date advice given: 29 November 2010

  • View advice to CCW

    Is there any flexibility or chance to extend a 28 day deadline for consultation under section 42 of the Planning Act, which includes preliminary environmental information? Or is the 28 days a... Read more

    Enquiry from: CCW
    Date advice given: 24 November 2010

  • View advice to Charles Rogers

    Are effects on health relevant to an examination?

    Enquiry from: Charles Rogers
    Date advice given: 23 November 2010

  • View advice to Bill Douie

    Requesting advice as to whether planning consent is required for the installation of portacabins or other temporary structures for the purpose of training on Railway Land leased from Network Rail in... Read more

    Enquiry from: Bill Douie
    Date advice given: 23 November 2010

  • View advice to John Morgan

    What is the deadline given to Local Authorities for the submission of (a) their adequacy of consultation representation and (b) their Local Impact Reports (LIR)

    Enquiry from: John Morgan
    Date advice given: 16 November 2010

  • View advice to Karen Howard

    Q1: Can CPO powers necessary for an NSIP be sought in parallel to an application under alternative legislation? (The query related to managing likely CPO powers as part of a project timetable- i.e.... Read more

    Enquiry from: Karen Howard
    Date advice given: 15 November 2010

  • View advice to Nathaniel Lichfield and Partners

    As discussed, our client is developing a proposals for a carbon reclaimation and processing plant for the purpose of generating aviation fuel. The input will be approximately 500,000 tonnes of... Read more

    Enquiry from: Nathaniel Lichfield and Partners
    Date advice given: 12 November 2010

  • View meeting with National Air Traffic Service (NATS)

    Introductory/strategic overview meeting requested by NATS to dicuss and comprehend the IPC's role and processes.

    Meeting with: National Air Traffic Service (NATS)
    Date of meeting: 8 November 2010

  • View advice to RSK Environment Ltd

    Email regarding a proposed application for an oil processing plant in Teesside. A query was raised as to whether an oil processing plant can lawfully be determined as an NSIP under the current... Read more

    Enquiry from: RSK Environment Ltd
    Date advice given: 5 November 2010

  • View advice to NVQ Academy

    Is there an age limit for people who wish to fill in a relevant representation form?

    Enquiry from: NVQ Academy
    Date advice given: 3 November 2010

  • View advice to Dover District Council

    I would appreciate your advice in respect of a development proposal that may come forward in the near future, on a site that falls within the Dover and Thanet Council district boundaries. The... Read more

    Enquiry from: Dover District Council
    Date advice given: 3 November 2010

  • View advice to Powys County Council

    1. At which stage in the process does the Local Authority (LA) comment on an applicant's consultation activities? 2. Do LAs have to register as interested parties following the acceptance of an... Read more

    Enquiry from: Powys County Council
    Date advice given: 1 November 2010