Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects: Advice on the Preparation and Submission of Application Documents
Summary
The Planning Inspectorate has published non-statutory advice on how application documents and supporting information for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects should be prepared, organised and submitted. The guidance sits alongside the Planning Act 2008, the APFP Regulations 2009 and related government guidance, with emphasis on complete, well-developed applications that meet acceptance requirements before examination.
Why it matters
Residential property surveyors may encounter NSIP proposals that affect land, access, valuation assumptions or surrounding development constraints. Understanding the application and acceptance framework helps surveyors interpret project status, advise clients and identify when planning risk may affect residential assets.
Key points
- Advice is non-statutory but intended to complement legislation and government guidance.
- NSIP applications must comply with section 37 of the Planning Act 2008 and APFP Regulations 2009.
- Applicants are encouraged to use pre-application services and discuss submission requirements with the Planning Inspectorate.
- Submitted applications have limited scope for change and new information cannot be added at acceptance stage.
- Acceptance depends on meeting section 55 tests and the required standard for examination.
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