Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects: Advice on EIA Notification and Consultation
Summary
The Planning Inspectorate has published non-statutory advice on how prescribed consultation bodies and other relevant parties should be notified and consulted on the scope of Environmental Statements for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects. The guidance sits alongside the Planning Act 2008 and the Infrastructure Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017, and explains the Inspectorate’s approach to consultation and process.
Why it matters
Residential property surveyors may encounter NSIP-related proposals where consultation, environmental assessment and planning process issues affect nearby land, access, amenity or development constraints. Understanding the consultation framework helps surveyors identify when projects may trigger wider planning and environmental considerations for clients.
Key points
- Covers notification and consultation for Environmental Statements on NSIPs.
- Advises applicants to follow the Planning Act 2008 and EIA Regulations 2017.
- Distinguishes prescribed consultation bodies, Regulation 11(1)(c) bodies and non-prescribed bodies.
- Emphasises that applicants should seek their own legal advice and carry out investigations.
- Includes annexes to help identify the correct consultation approach for different projects.
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