What is considered as a major infrastructure project?

What is considered as a major infrastructure project?

The Planning Act 2008 (“the Planning Act”) created a new development consent regime for major infrastructure projects in the fields of energy, transport, water, waste water, and waste. These projects are commonly referred to as major infrastructure projects and will be throughout this document.

What qualifies as an NSIP?

What is a NSIP? Under The Planning Act 2008, nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIPs) are large scale projects falling into five general categories (Energy; Transport; Water; Waste Water and Waste).

What are the stages of the nationally significant infrastructure project NSIP application process?

The NSIP process comprises six key stages, covering pre-application, acceptance, pre-examination, examination, decision and post-decision stages.

Who approves a DCO?

The Secretary of State
The Secretary of State may approve the DCO in the form proposed by the Examining Authority or make changes to it.

How long does a DCO take?

From accepting an application to making a decision, the whole process should last in the region of 16 months. Previously the average time taken for major applications was around 2 years (100 weeks), with some applications for complex major infrastructure projects taking much longer still.

Is HS2 a national infrastructure project?

It assesses why HS2’s estimated cost rose from £48bn in 2011 to more than £125bn in 2020. The government has made its ambitions for infrastructure clear by publishing a national infrastructure strategy, creating a UK Infrastructure Bank and pledging a sharp increase in infrastructure spending.

How long is a DCO valid for?

The DCO process starts when an application is formally accepted by the National Infrastructure Planning Unit and lasts approximately 12-15 months.

What are the types of infrastructure projects?

8 types of infrastructure on construction projects

• Highways, roads, and streets.
• Bridges.
• Mass transit and airports.
• Water supply and resources.
• Waste management.
• Power generation and the transmission of power.
• Telecommunications.
• Hazardous waste and removal.

What makes a project a DCO?

A Development Consent Order (DCO) is the means of obtaining permission for developments categorised as Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIP). This includes energy, transport, water and waste projects.

What is a DCO process?

The DCO process is an application for an order which, if granted, combines the grant of planning permission with a range of other consents. In order to engage in the DCO process, you need to make a relevant representation.