Advice Note 8.1 Nationally significant infrastructure: how to get involved in the planning process. How the process works. Version 3, April 2012

Publication Year

2012

Document Status

Withdrawn

Abstract

Provides advice on the planning process for dealing with proposals for nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIPs). Gives an overview of the planning process under the Planning Act 2008. Also explains the role of the Planning Inspectorate during the process, and the advice that can be provided at each stage to help people who want to participate.

Document History

Superseded by Overview of the nationally significant infrastructure planning process for members of the public and others. Responding to the developer's pre-application consultation. Version 2, December 2016 (PINS, 2016). Supersedes version 2 (IPC, 2012). Under the Localism Act 2011, the IPC is abolished with its work being transferred to the National Infrastructure Directorate, created within the Planning Inspectorate. Consequently, all IPC advice notes have been republished by the Planning Inspectorate.

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