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 meeting with Friends of the Earth

    Meeting between Friends of the Earth (FoE), the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG), and the Planning Inspectorate, to listen to the experience of FoE on Nationally Significant... Read more

    Meeting with: Friends of the Earth
    Date of meeting: 30 May 2014

  • View meeting with BDW Trading Limited

    For the promoter, BDW Trading Limited, to brief the Planning Inspectorate on their proposed business and commercial mixed-use development, and discuss the potential for using the Nationally... Read more

    Meeting with: BDW Trading Limited
    Date of meeting: 22 May 2014

  • View advice to Hedlunds Energy Limited

    Query regarding project thresholds

    Enquiry from: Hedlunds Energy Limited
    Date advice given: 16 May 2014

  • View meeting with Highways Agency

    Highways Agency involvement in NSIP process as a Statutory Consultee and as an applicant

    Meeting with: Highways Agency
    Date of meeting: 14 May 2014

  • View advice to Bond Dickinson LLP

    I am trying to find out how many notifications of projects have been made to PINS or the IPC under the 2008 Act. The National Infrastructure Planning website lists some projects which have been... Read more

    Enquiry from: Bond Dickinson LLP
    Date advice given: 1 May 2014

  • View advice to Environment Agency

    Is section 42 consultation defined and when is consultation regarded as formal / informal?

    Enquiry from: Environment Agency
    Date advice given: 22 April 2014

  • View advice to Wai Kit

    Regarding the definition of a generating station under section 15 of the Planning Act 2008 (as amended). If a project has a total capacity of 65 MW but was only technically capable of exporting 45MW,... Read more

    Enquiry from: Wai Kit
    Date advice given: 28 March 2014

  • View meeting with Bond Dickinson

    Feedback on the Planning Act 2008 process as managed by the Planning Inspectorate

    Meeting with: Bond Dickinson
    Date of meeting: 27 March 2014

  • View advice to George Bathurst

    Advice on whether Windsor Link Railway project is likely to qualify as a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP).

    Enquiry from: George Bathurst
    Date advice given: 20 March 2014

  • View meeting with Simone Wilding

    Generic process overview meeting

    Meeting with: Simone Wilding
    Date of meeting: 27 February 2014

  • View meeting with River Humber Pipeline National Grid

    Meeting with applicant of the River Humber Pipeline project to provide an update on the project.

    Meeting with: River Humber Pipeline National Grid
    Date of meeting: 11 February 2014

  • View advice to Siobhan Gill

    I have a query relating to the prescribed list of consultees in Schedule 1 of the Infrastructure Planning (Applications: Prescribed Forms and Procedure) Regulations 2009/2264 for NSIPs. Schedule 1... Read more

    Enquiry from: Siobhan Gill
    Date advice given: 23 January 2014

  • View advice to Barbour ABI

    I am hoping you can help with the enquiry below regarding national infrastructure in the UK. An article was released in June 2013 regarding more major applications being pushed through -... Read more

    Enquiry from: Barbour ABI
    Date advice given: 18 December 2013

  • View advice to Clifton Marsh Power

    The advice given to the applicant on key aspects of the pre-application stage.

    Enquiry from: Clifton Marsh Power
    Date advice given: 11 December 2013

  • View advice to Hope Construction Materials

    Further to my earlier telephone conversation with Ian Goodall I was wondering if I may be able to obtain some information with regards to the national infrastructure projects. Essentially, I would... Read more

    Enquiry from: Hope Construction Materials
    Date advice given: 9 December 2013

  • View advice to Matthew Sheppard

    The enquiry refers to a briefing note from Turley Associates, this note has been included as an attachment as have the explanatory comments of Matthew Sheppard below. "I am pleased to attach a... Read more

    Enquiry from: Matthew Sheppard
    Date advice given: 4 December 2013

  • View advice to Emily Agus

    Query on the Interpretation of Capacity

    Enquiry from: Emily Agus
    Date advice given: 14 November 2013

  • View meeting with National Grid

    The attached refers to a meeting with National Grid and the Planning Inspectorate. National Grid ran through their organisational structure and updated the Planning Inspectorate of future National... Read more

    Meeting with: National Grid
    Date of meeting: 30 October 2013

  • View meeting with Consenting Forum

    See meeting note attached

    Meeting with: Consenting Forum
    Date of meeting: 3 October 2013

  • View advice to Natural Power

    E-mail received by the Planning Inspectorate below: I have a query about whether a certain development would be considered an NSIP or not, as currently we are a little unsure, and would like some... Read more

    Enquiry from: Natural Power
    Date advice given: 25 September 2013

  • View advice to Windsor Link Railway Limited

    A representative of Windsor Link Railway Limited (WLRL) made enquires about whether or not the proposed Windsor Link Railway (stage 1 and 2) would engage the Planning Act 2008 infrastructure planning... Read more

    Enquiry from: Windsor Link Railway Limited
    Date advice given: 24 September 2013

  • View advice to Peel Holdings

    REF: WESTERN GATEWAY INFRASTRUCTURE SCHEME I am writing on behalf of Peel Holdings regarding the delivery of the Western Gateway Infrastructure Scheme, (“WGIS”). I am the Transport Consultant for... Read more

    Enquiry from: Peel Holdings
    Date advice given: 17 September 2013

  • View advice to Environment Agency

    Enquiry about whether or not a Flood Alleviation Scheme the Environment Agency and partners are progressing could reasonably be considered as an NSIP. The scheme is the Lower Thames Flood... Read more

    Enquiry from: Environment Agency
    Date advice given: 3 September 2013

  • View advice to Chris Dent - Sustrans

    Are applicants expected to / obliged to consult with Sustrns and how does Sustrans engage in the planning process. Many of Sustrans' routes are not bridleways / rights of way.

    Enquiry from: Chris Dent - Sustrans
    Date advice given: 14 August 2013

  • View advice to Phil Jones

    Can you please let me have your opinion on the following? Section 14(1) of the Planning Act 2008 says that NSIPs include "(a) the construction or extension of a generating station" and that "(2)... Read more

    Enquiry from: Phil Jones
    Date advice given: 5 August 2013

  • View advice to Phil Jones

    Can you please let me have your opinion on the following? Section 14(1) of the Planning Act 2008 says that NSIPs include "(a) the construction or extension of a generating station" and that "(2)... Read more

    Enquiry from: Phil Jones
    Date advice given: 5 August 2013

  • View meeting with Environment Agency

    Meeting note of regular liaison meeting, see attached

    Meeting with: Environment Agency
    Date of meeting: 2 August 2013

  • View advice to The Wirral Society

    The Wirral Society wrote to the Rt Hon Eric Pickles MP, Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, regarding offshore wind farm development, public consultation and the protection of... Read more

    Enquiry from: The Wirral Society
    Date advice given: 31 July 2013

  • View advice to Keith Morrison

    Query regarding the submission of s46 notification and the timing of the publication of the Statement of Community Consultation in relation to East Anglia 3 and 4.

    Enquiry from: Keith Morrison
    Date advice given: 29 July 2013

  • View advice to Keith Morrison

    Query regarding the submission of s46 notification and the timing of the publication of the Statement of Community Consultation in relation to East Anglia 3 and 4.

    Enquiry from: Keith Morrison
    Date advice given: 29 July 2013

  • View advice to EA3 and EA4

    Submitted Draft document for review

    Enquiry from: EA3 and EA4
    Date advice given: 25 July 2013

  • View advice to Pinsent Masons LLP

    Enquiry regarding the availability of a blank form of Development Consent Order (DCO).

    Enquiry from: Pinsent Masons LLP
    Date advice given: 19 July 2013

  • View advice to Osborne Clarke

    E-mail received by the Planning Inspectorate from Neil Bromich of Osborne Clark: Please could you outline the procedure to be followed to obtain the consent of a Crown Authority under Section 135... Read more

    Enquiry from: Osborne Clarke
    Date advice given: 7 July 2013

  • View meeting with Highways Agency

    The Highways Agency and the Planning Inspectorate met to discuss the consenting process in relation to the Agencies upcoming programme of works.

    Meeting with: Highways Agency
    Date of meeting: 26 June 2013

  • View advice to Ofgem

    As you may be aware, some time ago Ofgem published a factsheet on visual amenity in relation to the energy system. Following feedback from stakeholders, and changes to the price control and planning... Read more

    Enquiry from: Ofgem
    Date advice given: 25 June 2013

  • View meeting with Isle of Anglesey County Council

    Meeting between the Planning Inspectorate and the Isle of Anglesey County Council regarding major infrastructure projects in North West Wales.

    Meeting with: Isle of Anglesey County Council
    Date of meeting: 18 June 2013

  • View meeting with National Infrastructure Planning Association

    Feedback Report following the PINS/NIPA event held on 6th June 2013

    Meeting with: National Infrastructure Planning Association
    Date of meeting: 6 June 2013

  • View meeting with National Infrastructure Planning Association

    PowerPoint slides presented by NIPA to PINS Case Team on 6th June 2013

    Meeting with: National Infrastructure Planning Association
    Date of meeting: 6 June 2013

  • View advice to Bond Dickinson LLP

    I understand that some of the Advice Notes are currently being reviewed. Are you able to give me an indication of timescales on the current review please, and which Advice Notes are being... Read more

    Enquiry from: Bond Dickinson LLP
    Date advice given: 3 June 2013

  • View advice to Biossence Limited

    We are considering a project and unsure whether we would submit a planning application under Section 35 of the Electricity Act 1989 or under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to the local... Read more

    Enquiry from: Biossence Limited
    Date advice given: 1 May 2013

  • View advice to Chris Anastasi

    I have a technical question on CCS which hopefully you are able to answer. We are looking at potential new build options at our Deeside plant in North Wales – the site is separated into an ‘A’ and ‘B‘... Read more

    Enquiry from: Chris Anastasi
    Date advice given: 30 April 2013

  • View meeting with Combined Consenting Forum

    Minutes of the Combined Consenting Forum held on 10 April 2013 at Temple Quay House, Bristol.

    Meeting with: Combined Consenting Forum
    Date of meeting: 10 April 2013

  • View advice to Watson, Farley & Williams LLP

    Watson, Farley & Williams LLP wrote to the Inspectorate, noting that a Development Consent Order must be made in the form of a statutory instrument (SI) in certain circumstances and that, where this... Read more

    Enquiry from: Watson, Farley & Williams LLP
    Date advice given: 22 March 2013

  • View meeting with Highways Agency

    Meeting to brief the Planning Inspectorate on potential Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects and discuss processes

    Meeting with: Highways Agency
    Date of meeting: 14 March 2013

  • View advice to Andrew Davies

    An enquiry regarding whether Vat is payable on application fees as specified on the National Infrastructure website.

    Enquiry from: Andrew Davies
    Date advice given: 13 March 2013

  • View advice to Wrexham County Borough Council

    Is there scope for a potential windfarm project to be dealt with as 1 infrastructure project rather than being split up into 3 planning applications?

    Enquiry from: Wrexham County Borough Council
    Date advice given: 8 March 2013

  • View advice to Hyder Consulting

    Who determines associated development in Wales?

    Enquiry from: Hyder Consulting
    Date advice given: 4 March 2013

  • View advice to Andrew Davies - Norton Rose

    Query regarding the section 48 notice and the Planning Inspectorate's Advice Note 14. Which legislation details the puiblicity requirements in accordance with section 48 of the Planning Act 2008?

    Enquiry from: Andrew Davies - Norton Rose
    Date advice given: 28 February 2013

  • View advice to BNP Paribas Real Estate UK

    BNP Paribas on behalf of Royal Mail enquired about Onshore Windfarm applications in Wales and possible impacts on the road network. The Planning Inspectorate's reply was by email.

    Enquiry from: BNP Paribas Real Estate UK
    Date advice given: 20 February 2013

  • View advice to Dalton Warner Davis LLP

    The construction or extension of a generating station is within section 14(1)(a) of the Planning Act 2008 if, among other things, the generating station is in England or Wales, is not an offshore... Read more

    Enquiry from: Dalton Warner Davis LLP
    Date advice given: 14 February 2013