Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects - Advice on working with public bodies in the infrastructure planning process: Annex A – Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru / Natural Resources Wales
Summary
This Planning Inspectorate annex explains the role of Natural Resources Wales in the Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project process, including its functions as a consultee, statutory party and potential issuer of additional permits, consents or licences. It also notes that the document is out of date in parts and will be updated to reflect changes introduced by the Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025.
Why it matters
Surveyors involved in infrastructure-related residential or mixed-use schemes in Wales may need to understand how Natural Resources Wales is engaged in the planning process and what additional environmental permissions may be required. The update also signals a changing legal and guidance framework that could affect project timelines and compliance.
Key points
- Annex A covers Natural Resources Wales’ role in NSIP applications affecting Wales.
- Natural Resources Wales may act as a consultee and statutory party in examinations.
- Some projects may need permits, consents or licences in addition to a DCO.
- The annex does not yet reflect Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 amendments.
- The document will be updated over the coming months to align with the new framework.
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