Advice Note 10 Habitat regulations assessment - habitat regulations assessment relevant to nationally significant infrastructure projects. Version 3, October 2012

Publication Year

2012

Document Status

Withdrawn

Abstract

Provides advice on the planning process for dealing with proposals for nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIPs). Aims to: provide a brief description of the legal context and obligations placed on both the decision maker and the applicant under the Habitats Directive and the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010 (as amended); explain how the Planning Act 2008 process aligns with the HRA process; highlight the relevant bodies that should be consulted by the applicant throughout the development consent application process, the suggested timing of engagement and recommended level of interface required; clarify the information to be provided with a development consent application with respect to HRA; and explain the process that will be carried out by the Planning Inspectorate as part of their duties and the interface with HRA which will be followed to seek compliance with the legal requirements.

Document History

Superseded by version 4, January 2013. Supersedes version 2, April 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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