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Projects
Search all Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project applications that the Planning Inspectorate is aware are planned to be submitted; those which are under examination; and those which have been decided.
Latest projects accepted for examination
The Sizewell C Project
M25 junction 28 improvements
Thurrock Flexible Generation Plant
South Humber Bank Energy Centre
M54 to M6 Link Road
Portishead Branch Line - MetroWest Phase 1
AQUIND Interconnector
East Anglia ONE North Offshore Windfarm
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- Manston Airport: Decision is made
The application for Manston Airport has been granted development consent.. - The Sizewell C Project: Registration open
Registration to become an interested party has opened. Registration closes.. - A38 Derby Junctions: Examination ends
Examination of the application has closed. There will now be.. - A1 in Northumberland - Morpeth to Ellingham: New application made
An application from Highways England has been submitted to the.. - Southampton to London Pipeline Project: Recommendation is sent
The Planning Inspectorate has issued a report of recommendation to..
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Welcome to National Infrastructure Planning
Here you can find out about proposed Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) within England and Wales.
This site is managed by the Planning Inspectorate, the government agency responsible for examining applications for NSIPs.
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How the application process works
The Planning Act 2008 process was introduced to streamline the decision-making process for major infrastructure projects, making it fairer and faster for communities and applicants alike.