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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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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.
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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
A1 in Northumberland - Morpeth to Ellingham
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
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The list below includes a summary of activity for all projects.
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- Portishead Branch Line - MetroWest Phase 1: Examination starts
Examination of the application has commenced and will last for.. - M25 junction 10/A3 Wisley interchange improvement: Recommendation is sent
The Planning Inspectorate has issued a report of recommendation to.. - East Anglia TWO Offshore Windfarm: Examination timetable is published
The examination timetable (rule 8 letter) has been published... - Norfolk Boreas: Examination ends
Examination of the application has closed. There will now be.. - East Anglia ONE North Offshore Windfarm: Examination timetable is published
The examination timetable (rule 8 letter) has been published...
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