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Frequently Asked Questions on Planning, Infrastructure & Transport Regulations
How are major infrastructure projects consented in the UK?
Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) including power stations, major roads, railways, and airports are consented via Development Consent Orders (DCOs) decided by the Planning Inspectorate and the relevant Secretary of State under the Planning Act 2008.
What is a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) under the Planning Act 2008?
NSIPs are major transport, energy, water, or waste infrastructure projects requiring a Development Consent Order (DCO) granted by the relevant Secretary of State rather than local planning permission. Applications are examined by the Planning Inspectorate against designations set in National Policy Statements (NPSs).
How does the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 reform UK planning law?
The Act introduces statutory National Development Management Policies (NDMPs) that take precedence over local plans, reforms the Community Infrastructure Levy into an Infrastructure Levy, creates Environmental Outcome Reports (EORs) to replace EU-derived Environmental Impact Assessments, and strengthens planning enforcement powers.