Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project - Advice on working with public bodies in the infrastructure planning process Annexes
Summary
The Planning Inspectorate has published annexes to its advice on working with public bodies in the infrastructure planning process for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects. It notes that the annexes are co-authored with relevant public bodies but do not yet reflect changes introduced by the Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025, and that updates will follow over the coming months.
Why it matters
Surveyors involved in infrastructure-related planning, land assembly or development advisory work should note that the guidance is in transition and may be updated to align with new legal and procedural requirements. This is relevant where residential schemes interface with NSIP processes, environmental bodies or health and safety considerations.
Key points
- Annexes have been issued for multiple public bodies involved in NSIP planning.
- The current material does not yet reflect the Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 amendments.
- The Planning Inspectorate says content will be aligned with the updated framework over the coming months.
- Relevant bodies include Natural Resources Wales, the Environment Agency, Historic England and the Health and Safety Executive.
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