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 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