The list below is a record of advice the Planning Inspectorate has provided in respect of the Planning Act 2008 process.
There is a statutory duty under section 51 of the Planning Act 2008 to record the advice that is given in relation to an application or a potential application and to make this publicly available. Advice we have provided is recorded below together with the name of the person or organisation who asked for the advice and the project it relates to. The privacy of any other personal information will be protected in accordance with our Information Charter which you should view before sending information to the Planning Inspectorate.
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Advice given between between 1 October 2009 and 14 April 2015 has been archived. View the archived advice.
General
Enquiry
Mr Taha expressed concern about the potential impact of the proposed development on shipping movements and maritime safety
Advice given
Frances Russell responded by E mail:
I refer to our telephone conversation this morning regarding the above proposed development. I understand that you have concerns about the development with regards to its potential impact on shipping movements and maritime safety.
As you are aware, Rhiannon Wind Farm Limited have requested a scoping opinion on the content of an Environmental Statement that would accompany an application for a Development Consent Order. This is only the first stage in a process which would lead to an examination of the application, assuming that the developer submits a satisfactory application for a Development Consent Order.
At this stage, we are consulting with a number of bodies, including the Department of Infrastructure at the Isle of Man Government, before adopting a scoping opinion on the content of the Environmental Statement. If you wish to make further representations to the developer now, then I would recommend that you contact them direct.
Before submitting an application to the Planning Inspectorate the developer must carry out formal consultation with any individuals and organisations who may have an interest in the proposed development. Our understanding is that the developer plans to commence its formal consultation in Autumn 2012. This will be a key time for you to have your say on the proposal and make the developer aware of any concerns that you might have. The developer has a legal duty to take account of the responses received in shaping the final application, and I would draw your attention to Advice notes 8.1and 8.2 in respect of the developer's pre-application consultation.
The developer currently anticipates submitting the application to the Planning Inspectorate before the end of 2013. As explained on the telephone, your company will have the opportunity to become an interested party and be invited to take part in the examination of the application, including attending the Preliminary Meeting. Advice note 8.3, which sets out how you can register to become an interested party when the application is submitted. The link below will take you to the Advice notes on the National Infrastructure website:-
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