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Nationally significant infrastructure projects (nsip)

Research

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These are the questions we answer during the Research stage.

Answering them wil help us learn more about the Nationally significant infrastructure projects (nsip) consideration, determine if a data standard is required and whether we know enough to move on to the next stage.

  • 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?