planning inspectorate advice note 7
Is there an impact pathway from the Proposed Development to the aspect/matter? 7.1 The Planning Inspectorate requests that advance notice is given prior to making any screening/scoping request. Please note, this advice note refers to annexes in a separate document (DOC 119 KB). Is there reasonable confidence that there will not be substantial changes to the information above which may affect any outcome in consideration of likely significant effects? It also refers to reporting on virtual consultation activity and reflects the changes made to The Infrastructure Planning (Applications: Prescribed Forms and Procedures) Regulations 2009 following the coming into force of The Infrastructure Planning (Publication and Notification of Applications etc.) These circumstances are when, before the commencement of the EIA Regulations 2017, one of the following has taken place: 1.9 Applicants should refer to the previous version (Version 5) of this Advice Note for developments where the 2009 EIA Regulations continue to apply. The advice note has been updated following the introduction of The Infrastructure Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 which came into force on 16th May 2017. Correction of Table 3, Tier 2 projects description, removing the word not so that the text reads projects on the Planning Inspectorates Programme of Projects where a scoping report has been submitted.". Although it is not a statutory requirement, the Planning Inspectorate suggests that Applicants provide their scoping request information in the form of a scoping report including simple paragraph numbering to aid referencing. Advice Note Eighteen: The Water Framework Directive Published June 2017 (version 1). As noted above, the EIA Regulations explain that the ES should be based on the most recently adopted scoping opinion (where the project remains materially the same) and this emphasises the care and regard that should be given to the scoping process to ensure that aspects/matters included in the Regulations and particularly Schedule 4 (where relevant) are appropriately addressed. Planning Inspectorate Published 1 December 2011 . Changes to reflect updated arrangements for the consideration of transboundary effects in respect of nuclear NSIPs. Please view our FAQ page for further information. This advice note also identifies non-prescribed consultation bodies that the Planning Inspectorate may consult on a discretionary basis. Consideration should be given towards the level of certainty and confidence attached to the information in order to aid the Planning Inspectorates decision. Regulation 11(1)(c) of the EIA Regulations requires the Planning Inspectorate to notify the Applicant of any such bodies, and it is the duty of the Applicant to include them in their consultation. The Regulation specifies As far as the proposed development remains materially the same as the proposed development which was subject to that opinion). In order to support the Planning Inspectorate with this aim, Applicants should ensure that their requests include sufficient justification for scoping aspects/matters out. Advice notes | National Infrastructure Planning - Abode Group Planning Inspector training manual - WhatDoTheyKnow Changes made to reflect the up to date practice in relation to s.53 authorisations, publication and other legislative change. Although requesting a scoping opinion of the Secretary of State is not a statutory requirement, the scoping opinion is an important document and the EIA Regulations require the ES to be based on the most recent one adopted (Regulation 14(3) of the EIA Regulations. 5.2 Further information on making a scoping request is provided in the Planning Inspectorate's Advice Note 7: Environmental Impact Assessment. Advice Note Fourteen: Compiling the Consultation Report Republished February 2021 (version 3). Applicants should avoid submitting requests with multiple and varied design and layout options. This advice note has been revised in response to emerging best practice. The Planning Inspectorate must take into account the information provided by Applicants, the results of any relevant EU environmental assessment reasonably available, and relevant criteria in Schedule 3 to the EIA Regulations (Regulation 9 and Schedule 3 of the EIA Regulations.