The Planning Inspectorate has published non-statutory advice explaining how Habitats Regulations Assessments apply to Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects. It sets out the assessment stages, including screening, appropriate assessment and derogations, and reiterates that applicants must provide the information needed for decision-making under the relevant regulations.
The Planning Inspectorate has published non-statutory advice explaining how the Water Environment Regulations 2017 and the Water Framework Directive should be considered in Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project applications. The guidance sets out the roles of the Secretary of State, Examining Authority and applicants in assessing potential effects on water bodies and ensuring sufficient information is available for decision-making.
The Planning Inspectorate has published non-statutory advice on using a Commitments Register for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs). The guidance explains how applicants should record and update mitigation, design and monitoring commitments from scoping through to post-decision stages, including submission alongside the Environmental Statement.
