Register of advice

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 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