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Learn about the proposed improvements in national infrastructure project planning - simpler, faster decisions, democratic, and accountable. Find out the key roles of authorities in the planning process and the ongoing reforms. Stay informed for a better future!

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  1. Paper Mill CCGT Proposal Robert Upton – Pre Application CommissionerKatherine Chapman – Case Leader Nik Perepelov – Assistant Case Officer25 January 2011

  2. Structure of Presentation • Overview • The IPC’s role • The Process • Local Authorities’ role

  3. A better planning process for national infrastructure projects • A simpler process • Faster decisions • A fairer approach • Including people and communities • Independent professional judgement • Cutting costs • Democratic and accountable

  4. On-going Reform Localism Bill • Retains efficient and democratically accountable fast-track process • New Major Infrastructure Planning Unit as part of the Planning Inspectorate (Q2 2012) • Secretary of State to make decisions • Existing procedures remain during transition • NPSs approved by Parliament

  5. Overall energy policy (CD) Renewables (CD) Fossil (CD) Electricity networks (CD) Oil and gas (CD) Nuclear (CD) Ports (D) National networks Water supply (?) Waste water (CD) Hazardous waste National Policy Statements (NPSs) https://www.energynpsconsultation.decc.gov.uk/ Consultation close: 24 January 2011

  6. Proposals Transporte.g. railway, road improvements Wind farm Energy (other)e.g. biomass, electric lines, gas pipelines, waste to energy etc Waste water Nuclear See full list of projects at: www.independent.gov.uk/infrastructure

  7. The size of the challenge Energy (40) Offshore wind farms 12 30.5 Onshore wind farms 6 0.3 Nuclear power stations 4 15 Biomass power stations 4 1 Gas fired power stations 3 3.9 Energy from Waste plants 2 0.14 Tidal power 1 1 Electricity lines 0 15 30 6 Gas pipeline 1 Energy output (gigawatts) Gas storage 1 Transport (9) Road 4 Rail 5 Waste Water (1) 1 5 10 0 Number of projects

  8. The role of the IPC Pre-application • Advice to all parties • Screening and scoping Acceptance Examination • Preliminary meeting • Emphasis on written representations • Hearings: Specific Issues, Open and Compulsory Purchase • Inquisitorial style Decision/Recommendation • Report of justification

  9. Five commitments • Engagement • Openness • Consensus • Sustainability • Independent decisions

  10. The Process 1 2 3 4 5 6 Examination Decision IPC Pre - Pre Post Acceptance E xamination Application D ecision 6 months 3 months 28 days 3 months

  11. other organisations general public potential interested parties developer land owners & neighbours Stage 1 Pre-app Stage 2 Acceptance Stage 3 Pre-exam Stage 4 Examination Stage 5 Decision Stage 6 Post decision statutory consultees local authorities government depts & NPSs IPC professional and administrative services

  12. Stage 1 Pre-app Stage 2 Acceptance Stage 3 Pre-exam Stage 4 Examination Stage 5 Decision Stage 6 Post decision Statement of Community Consultation (SOCC) • Developer must consult LA on draft SoCC • Publish it in the local press • Developers must do what they say in the SOCC! • LA comments to IPC on adequacy of consultation

  13. Driven by developer Engagement with communities and LAs Comprehensive EIA/ES SoCC Development of DCO Limited scope for amending applications Stage 1 Pre-app Stage 2 Acceptance Stage 3 Pre-exam Stage 4 Examination Stage 5 Decision Stage 6 Post decision Total application preparation: No surprises

  14. other organisations developer general public IPC Commissioners potential interested parties land owners & neighbours Stage 4 Examination Stage 1 Pre-app Stage 2 Acceptance Stage 3 Pre-exam Stage 5 Decision Stage 6 Post decision statutory consultees government depts & NPSs local authorities IPC professional and administrative services

  15. Stage 1 Pre-app Stage 2 Acceptance Stage 3 Pre-exam Stage 4 Examination Stage 5 Decision Stage 6 Post decision Has the developer met its pre-application obligations? • Does the Consultation Report demonstrate that consultation fulfilled legal requirements? • LAs comment on adequacy of consultation Is the application in the correct form, including necessary documentation? • Has guidance been followed, if not, why not?

  16. Stage 1 Pre-app Stage 2 Acceptance Stage 3 Pre-exam Stage 4 Examination Stage 5 Decision Stage 6 Post decision • Developer required to publicise an accepted application • Registering to have your say • Appointment of Examining Authority • IPC makes its initial assessment of principal issues • Preliminary meeting • Procedural decision • Timetable for examination

  17. Stage 1 Pre-app Stage 2 Acceptance Stage 3 Pre-exam Stage 4 Examination Stage 5 Decision Stage 6 Post decision • Written representations • Examination to be inquisitorial rather than adversarial • Hearings • Open floor • Specific issue • Compulsory purchase • IPC may appoint an assessor • Statements of common ground • LA produces Local Impact Report

  18. The influential position of local authorities Statutory Consultee Planning Performance Agreements Statement of Community Consultation – supporting developer Comment on adequacy of consultation Local Impact Report Statement of common ground Section 174 Obligations Enforcement of Development Consent Order

  19. Contact us Case specific inquiries: Katherine Chapman – tel. 0303 444 5078 or email Katherine.chapman@infrastructure.gsi.gov.uk General inquiries: Infrastructure Planning Commission (IPC) Temple Quay House Temple Quay Bristol BS1 6PN 0303 444 5000 ipcenquiries@infrastructure.gsi.gov.uk www.independent.gov.uk/infrastructure

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