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Planning consideration

Nationally significant infrastructure projects (nsip)

Major infrastructure projects such as new harbours, roads, power generating stations (including offshore wind farms) and electricity transmission lines, which require a type of consent known as ‘development consent’

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  • NSIP
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Frequency of updates
Ad hoc
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Background information

Each planning consideration we work on passes through the stages of our design process, where we research and answer specific questions to help us collect more information.

Backlog

  • Who asked for 'Nationally significant infrastructure projects (nsip)' data?

  • What is the driver for the request?

    Existing planning requirement

  • Which 2024 focus area does the request support?

    • Other

Screen

  • What is the 'Nationally significant infrastructure projects (nsip)' consideration?

    Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) are dealt with under the Planning Act 2008 and were introduced to streamline the consenting process for big infrastructure schemes as well as make it fairer and faster for local communities and applicants. Thresholds for NSIPs are defined under Sections 15-30A of the Act, but are generally larger scale infrastructure projects, developments of national importance in terms energy, transport, water, waste water, and waste.

  • Is there legislation that defines 'Nationally significant infrastructure projects (nsip)'?

    Yes

    • What is the legislation that defines 'Nationally significant infrastructure projects (nsip)'?

      Planning Act 2008

    • What is the specific part of the legislation that describes how a 'Nationally significant infrastructure projects (nsip)' gets designated?

      Sections 15-30A of the Planning Act

    • What is the specific part of the legislation that requires the publication of 'Nationally significant infrastructure projects (nsip)'?

  • Who, in law, is responsible for the planning consideration or makes decisions about 'Nationally significant infrastructure projects (nsip)'?

    The Planning Inspectorate

  • Which organisations do we think should publish the data?

    • Planning Inspectorate

  • Is the Nationally significant infrastructure projects (nsip) a trigger?

    Yes

    • What needs to be done because Nationally significant infrastructure projects (nsip) has acted as the trigger?

      Where an infrastructure project meets the thresholds set out in Sections 15-30A of the Planning Act, the applicant will be required to gain consent through a Development Consent Order, which is granted by the Planning Inspectorate.

  • Is the Nationally significant infrastructure projects (nsip) something to consult during plan making?

    Yes

    • Provide information about when Nationally significant infrastructure projects (nsip) is used during plan making

      The presence of a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project will require plan-makers to consider the impact that the project will have on the local area. During the examination of the DCO, the host local authority will be required to draft a Local Impact Report, which sets out the likely impact of the proposed development on the authorities area. This must contain an appraisal of the development's compliance with local policy and guidance.

  • Is there any Nationally significant infrastructure projects (nsip) data already available?

    Yes

  • Do we think the data should come from a single source?

    Yes - this data is available nationally from a single source.

  • Will a data standard be required?

    No

Research

  • Do we understand the lifecycle of a Nationally significant infrastructure projects (nsip)?

  • Do we understand how the data is created/produced?

    We expect that this data is produced using some form of mapping software as we have co-ordinates for point data as well as a geojson file for polygons. As per the string at the top of the geojson file, this suggests it is produced in in WGS84.

  • Where will or should the data be used?

    This data will be useful for a variety of different uses, including showing the location of all NSIPs in the country, as well as where in the DCO process they are.

  • Who are the statutory consultees for Nationally significant infrastructure projects (nsip)?

    Depending on the type of infrastructure project proposed, statutory consultees will differ, but may inlcude: - Environment Agency - Maritime and Coastguard Agency - Health and Safety Executive - Local Auhtorities (including host and neighbouring) - Parish Councils - Othe prescribed Bodies

  • Other than the statutory consultees who are the primary users of Nationally significant infrastructure projects (nsip)? How do we expect them to use Nationally significant infrastructure projects (nsip)?

    Developers, landowners, planning consultants, local communities

  • What are the planning needs for this data?

    There are many planning needs to have all NSIP projects on the platform. The data will show the projects which are coming through the planning system, including the stage they are at, which will demonstrate the rough timescales for securing consent for each infrastructure type. Also, being able to easily identify each of the infrastructure projects, it will contribute towards understanding the capacity of the existing network, and demand for additional investment/projects. Furthermore, being able to quickly, and easily view all infrastrucutre projects will allow project teams to view all relevant documentatoin/processes/programmes for similar projects, reducing risk and increasing certainty.

  • Who are the types of users who might benefit from having access to Nationally significant infrastructure projects (nsip) data?

    Developers/landowners/site promoters, local authorities, planning consultants, infrastructure planners, and all other disciplines working on NSIP projects (transport, noise, air quality etc professionals)

  • What are some potential uses of Nationally significant infrastructure projects (nsip) data?

    There are many planning needs to have all NSIP projects on the platform. The data will show the projects which are coming through the planning system, including the stage they are at, which will demonstrate the rough timescales for securing consent for each infrastructure type. Also, being able to easily identify each of the infrastructure projects, it will contribute towards understanding the capacity of the existing network, and demand for additional investment/projects. Furthermore, being able to quickly, and easily view all infrastrucutre projects will allow project teams to view all relevant documentatoin/processes/programmes for similar projects, reducing risk and increasing certainty.

  • What's the value of adding Nationally significant infrastructure projects (nsip) data to the platform?

    There are many planning needs to have all NSIP projects on the platform. The data will show the projects which are coming through the planning system, including the stage they are at, which will demonstrate the rough timescales for securing consent for each infrastructure type. Also, being able to easily identify each of the infrastructure projects, it will contribute towards understanding the capacity of the existing network, and demand for additional investment/projects. Furthermore, being able to quickly, and easily view all infrastrucutre projects will allow project teams to view all relevant documentatoin/processes/programmes for similar projects, reducing risk and increasing certainty.

  • From what we have learnt so far are there any risks to making Nationally significant infrastructure projects (nsip) data available?

1 update

  • elliotrowen (06 September 2024)

    Frequency of update listed as 'ad hoc', as no specific update period was found. It is likely that NSIP data is updated when a new project is started.

Last updated: 2025-04-28 13:25:55