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 Meeting with Tansport for London (TfL)

    Initial Meeting to introduce a potential new scheme - Silvertown Tunnel which is subject to the approval of the Mayor and the TfL Board. If given, an application for development consent will be... Read more

    Meeting with: Meeting with Tansport for London (TfL)
    Date of meeting: 14 February 2013

  • View meeting with Network Rail

    See attached meeting note

    Meeting with: Network Rail
    Date of meeting: 12 February 2013

  • View advice to SLR Consulting Ltd

    I write to you to seek clarification in respect of s.53 of the Planning Act 2008 (as amended) (PA2008) and The Planning Inspectorate’s Advice Note 5 (April 2012), specifically the test under... Read more

    Enquiry from: SLR Consulting Ltd
    Date advice given: 8 February 2013

  • View advice to Various developers

    Information on the changes to Special Parliamentary Procedure (SPP) through the Growth and Infrastructure Bill

    Enquiry from: Various developers
    Date advice given: 6 February 2013

  • View advice to Bill Hoodless

    Query relates to whether the Planning Portal Navitus Website can publish the minutes of a Hengistbury Residents' Association meeting of 21st September 2012.

    Enquiry from: Bill Hoodless
    Date advice given: 4 February 2013

  • View advice to Stephan Calloway

    The Planning Inspectorate received a telephone enquiry in regard to the submission of application documents as required by the Planning Act 2008 (as amended by the Localism Act 2011) and secondary... Read more

    Enquiry from: Stephan Calloway
    Date advice given: 31 January 2013

  • View advice to MGT Power Limited

    On behalf of MGT Power Limited, and MGT Projects Limited (formerly MGT Tyne Limited), and as a company director of both, I am writing to withdraw the Tyne Biomass Plant from the planning system, as... Read more

    Enquiry from: MGT Power Limited
    Date advice given: 14 January 2013

  • View advice to Savills

    Is there a cut-off point when a developer’s section 42 and 47 consultation becomes out of date?

    Enquiry from: Savills
    Date advice given: 4 January 2013

  • View advice to Hampton Brook Estates Ltd

    To clarify the position in respect of the permission S08/0448/MJNF granted by South Kesteven District Council as to if there is a need to gain a Development Consent Order for a Nationally Significant... Read more

    Enquiry from: Hampton Brook Estates Ltd
    Date advice given: 3 January 2013

  • View meeting with E.ON and Bond Pearce

    General meeting to discuss the planning regime, parameters and potential future development. Not specific to a particular project.

    Meeting with: E.ON and Bond Pearce
    Date of meeting: 19 December 2012

  • View advice to Anonymous

    Mr Morgan called to ask about the function of Local Authorities in Wales and the Welsh Government in the 2008 Act process for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects and about the regard that... Read more

    Enquiry from: Anonymous
    Date advice given: 18 December 2012

  • View advice to Leha Kenny

    Query relating to the IPC's powers to consent associated development in Wales.

    Enquiry from: Leha Kenny
    Date advice given: 15 December 2012

  • View advice to Roger Wood

    Who can decide if a new planning application is a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project?

    Enquiry from: Roger Wood
    Date advice given: 13 December 2012

  • View meeting with National Grid Meeting Note

    Meeting with National Grid (13 December 2012)

    Meeting with: National Grid Meeting Note
    Date of meeting: 13 December 2012

  • View meeting with Environment Agency

    Regular liaison meeting with the Environment Agency (via teleconference). Please see attached meeting note.

    Meeting with: Environment Agency
    Date of meeting: 12 December 2012

  • View meeting with Welsh Government

    Please see attachment

    Meeting with: Welsh Government
    Date of meeting: 11 December 2012

  • View advice to Ian Salisbury

    Please see email correspondence regarding a possible nationally significant infrastructure project.

    Enquiry from: Ian Salisbury
    Date advice given: 29 November 2012

  • View advice to Matt Jahromi

    The caller enquired as to what legislation defines generating stations for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects.

    Enquiry from: Matt Jahromi
    Date advice given: 9 November 2012

  • View advice to Richard Walker

    Richard Walker called the Planning Inspectorate and requested information on the process in applying for a development consent order.

    Enquiry from: Richard Walker
    Date advice given: 29 October 2012

  • View advice to Arup

    Query requesting confirmation of the determining authority for a new reservoir application.

    Enquiry from: Arup
    Date advice given: 23 October 2012

  • View meeting with Renewable UK

    A meeting to discuss future planning regimes for Wales.

    Meeting with: Renewable UK
    Date of meeting: 22 October 2012

  • View advice to A J Thompson

    Information requested regarding Local Impact Reports

    Enquiry from: A J Thompson
    Date advice given: 19 October 2012

  • View advice to Andrew Griffiths

    Screening Request for DCO

    Enquiry from: Andrew Griffiths
    Date advice given: 18 October 2012

  • View advice to Laviniere Enfield Council

    General query regarding how and when to comment on the content of draft development consent orders and if changes can be made to an order following decision.

    Enquiry from: Laviniere Enfield Council
    Date advice given: 17 October 2012

  • View advice to Environment Agency Wales

    In regards to Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects under the Planning Act 2008 regime, who is the competent authority in regards to Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA) and the granting of... Read more

    Enquiry from: Environment Agency Wales
    Date advice given: 11 October 2012

  • View advice to Osborne Clarke

    The caller requested advice and direction to guidance on the Compulsory Aquisition (CA) of Forestry Commission land.

    Enquiry from: Osborne Clarke
    Date advice given: 10 October 2012

  • View meeting with Consenting Forum Consenting Forum

    Minutes of the Offshore and Terrestrial Consenting Forum held on 10 October 2012

    Meeting with: Consenting Forum Consenting Forum
    Date of meeting: 10 October 2012

  • View advice to Jon Elsom

    Writing to express objection to the planned construction of a wind farm near Bwlch y Cibau.

    Enquiry from: Jon Elsom
    Date advice given: 5 October 2012

  • View advice to Hertfordshire County Council

    The Airport owner and operator are now intending to proceed on the basis of a single planning application to facilitate throughput of the airport up to 18mppa (previously they were progressing on the... Read more

    Enquiry from: Hertfordshire County Council
    Date advice given: 5 October 2012

  • View advice to Galloper Wind Farm Ltd

    Projects falling under the Planning Act 2008 regime are required to answer questions from their Examining Authorities (ExA) in relation to security of funding in the event of a Compulsory Acquisition... Read more

    Enquiry from: Galloper Wind Farm Ltd
    Date advice given: 5 October 2012

  • View advice to Ashurst

    Ms Hassan asked if any directions under section 35(4) of the Planning Act 2008 had been made.

    Enquiry from: Ashurst
    Date advice given: 2 October 2012

  • View advice to Dorset County Council

    Enquired whether a proposal to lay cathodic protection beds to an existing onshore pipe-line granted consent under the Pipe-lines Act 1962 would constitute a nationally significant infrastructure... Read more

    Enquiry from: Dorset County Council
    Date advice given: 26 September 2012

  • View advice to Alan Rayner

    The developers of a project for which the formal application has not yet been submitted have issued a DRAFT Environmental Statement that was used for the consultation under section 42 (now... Read more

    Enquiry from: Alan Rayner
    Date advice given: 14 September 2012

  • View advice to North Yorkshire County Council

    Please see attachment

    Enquiry from: North Yorkshire County Council
    Date advice given: 12 September 2012

  • View advice to Mark Willietts

    Clarification from Planning Inspectorate on the need for a development consent

    Enquiry from: Mark Willietts
    Date advice given: 11 September 2012

  • View advice to Parsons Brinckerhoff

    Further to the Planning Inspectorate's previous advice on side road orders and compulsory acquisition relating to Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project applications under the Planning Act 2008... Read more

    Enquiry from: Parsons Brinckerhoff
    Date advice given: 10 September 2012

  • View meeting with Members from Denbighshire, Conwy Gwynedd, Snowdonia National Park

    The aim of this meeting was to explain to attendees the role of the Local Authorities and outline the processes and procedures that are relevant to development consent applications for proposed... Read more

    Meeting with: Members from Denbighshire, Conwy Gwynedd, Snowdonia National Park
    Date of meeting: 6 September 2012

  • View advice to Parsons Brinckerhoff

    Following the Planning Inspectorate's s.51 advice, Parsons Brinckerhoff emailed a further enquiry in regard to applying for a potential NSIP application for a highways scheme under the Planning Act... Read more

    Enquiry from: Parsons Brinckerhoff
    Date advice given: 8 August 2012

  • View advice to Parsons Brinckerhoff

    Parsons Brinckerhoff enquired if Development Consent Orders under the Planning Act 2008 are the same as all Highways Line Orders, asking for clarification on the interaction between the 1980 Highways... Read more

    Enquiry from: Parsons Brinckerhoff
    Date advice given: 7 August 2012

  • View advice to Parsons Brinckerhoff

    Parsons Brinckerhoff enquired as to whether it is possible to change an applicant part way through the DCO application process. The Planning Inspectorate's response was by email.

    Enquiry from: Parsons Brinckerhoff
    Date advice given: 1 August 2012

  • View meeting with Environment Agency

    See meeting note.

    Meeting with: Environment Agency
    Date of meeting: 28 June 2012

  • View advice to Mendip District Council

    Mendip District Council enquired regarding the thresholds for an reservoir application to come to the Planning Inspectorate rather than being dealt with by the Local Planning Authority.

    Enquiry from: Mendip District Council
    Date advice given: 26 June 2012

  • View advice to Nigel Juggins

    I am trying to understand the planning process within your website. Under your heading 'Legislation and advice' there is a sub section headed 'National Policy Statements'. and a link to where these... Read more

    Enquiry from: Nigel Juggins
    Date advice given: 22 June 2012

  • View meeting with Renewable UK

    Meeting between The Planning Inspectorate and Renewable UK to discuss Renewable UK's draft Streamlining Consents Report and general lessons from the industry. Please see attachment.

    Meeting with: Renewable UK
    Date of meeting: 21 June 2012

  • View advice to M Armstrong

    1. Are Parish Councils classed as statutory consultees if an NSIP development takes place within their parish. 2. If they are statutory consultees, do they have to register to make a... Read more

    Enquiry from: M Armstrong
    Date advice given: 20 June 2012

  • View meeting with Renewable UK

    Please see attachment

    Meeting with: Renewable UK
    Date of meeting: 13 June 2012

  • View advice to Claire Goodman

    Query in respect of Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.

    Enquiry from: Claire Goodman
    Date advice given: 12 June 2012

  • View advice to Independent Planning Consultant

    Would a peaking plant with the generating capacity of either 50 megawatts or 90 megawatts fall under the 2008 planning act or would it be determined by the relevant local authority?

    Enquiry from: Independent Planning Consultant
    Date advice given: 11 June 2012

  • View meeting with EDF Energy

    see meeting note attached

    Meeting with: EDF Energy
    Date of meeting: 23 May 2012

  • View advice to John Broughton

    If any interested party [in the loosest possible definition] declines to comment at the draft stage and reserves that comment until your formal procedure is in place will that in any way predjudice... Read more

    Enquiry from: John Broughton
    Date advice given: 22 May 2012