Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects: Advice on Transboundary Impacts and Process
Summary
The Planning Inspectorate has published non-statutory advice on notification and consultation procedures for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects that may have transboundary environmental impacts. The guidance explains how these duties operate under the Planning Act 2008 and related Environmental Impact Assessment and habitats legislation, including the role of Regulation 32 and the Secretary of State’s obligations to notify and consult relevant EEA States.
Why it matters
Residential property surveyors may encounter schemes that form part of or are affected by NSIP proposals, particularly where environmental assessment, habitats issues or wider planning risk are in play. Understanding the transboundary process helps surveyors advise clients more accurately on planning timelines, consultation requirements and potential constraints.
Key points
- Advice applies to NSIPs with possible transboundary environmental effects.
- The guidance is non-statutory but intended as good practice alongside the Planning Act 2008.
- Regulation 32 of the EIA Regulations sets out notification and consultation duties with EEA States.
- Environmental Statements for relevant projects should address likely transboundary effects.
- The advice also references habitats legislation and related Planning Inspectorate guidance.
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