I wonder if you can help with this query Should Green Gen wish to access land to perform surveys etc, under what legislation should this be done? As Green Gen have yet to secure an iDNO licence, does this alter in any way the legislation they can use? Many thanks Jonathan

Dr Dean, In response to your question about which legislation an applicant seeking development consent can use to gain access to land, the Planning Inspectorate’s advice regarding this matter is addressed in the ‘Section 53: Rights of entry FAQs’ on the National Infrastructure Planning website: attachment 1. The Planning Inspectorate cannot provide legal advice on what powers to enter land are available to the applicant in the absence of an Independent Distribution Network Operator (IDNO) licence, therefore you may wish to seek your own independent advice on this matter. If you have specific queries around the timescales for Green GEN Cymru's application for an IDNO licence from Ofgem, we would encourage you to contact Green GEN Cymru directly: [email protected] Kind regards Emma Emma Cottam | Senior EIA Advisor