What happens next
Dates for the Examination can be viewed on the Examination Timetable page.
Notice of the Procedural Decision has been issued by the Examining Authority to Interested Parties in the Rule 8 letter; this includes information about how the Examination will be conducted and the Examination Timetable as currently set out.
21/08/2023 - Deadline for close of examination. See the Examination Timetable for further information.If you have a legal interest in land affected by a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project and:
- have not been identified by the Applicant; and
- did not register to become an Interested Party;
then you can make a request to the Examining Authority to become an Interested Party under s102A of the Planning Act 2008.
Timeline (33 items)
The Examining Authority’s (ExA) Rule 13 letter (PDF, 172KB), providing information regarding the notification of hearings in June has been published.
The Deadline 4 submissions have now been published.
The Examination Library (PDF, 628 KB) will be updated shortly.
The Examining Authority has issued a Procedural Decision (PDF, 173 KB) in relation to the Applicant’s notification of intention to make a change request (PDF, 3 MB).
The video recordings and transcripts from the Issue Specific Hearing 3 (ISH3), Issue Specific Hearing 4 (ISH4), and Issue Specific Hearing 5 (ISH5) held during the week commencing Monday 15 May 2023 have now been published. A document outlining Action Points from Issue Specific Hearing 3 (ISH3), Issue Specific Hearing 4 (ISH4) and Issue Specific Hearing 5 (ISH5) (PDF, 160 KB) has been published.
The Examination Library (PDF, 628 KB) will be updated shortly.
The Examining Authority (ExA) has exercised its discretion and has accepted the Applicant’s notification of intention to make a change request (PDF, 3 MB).
Please note that the publication of this notification and any supporting documentation relating to the change does not indicate that the change has been accepted by the ExA.
Issue Specific Hearings 4 and 5 on Environmental Matters are taking place this week by virtual means only.
The livestream to view these hearings is available for those wishing to observe the events in real-time: https://cvslivestream.co.uk/medworth/
Please note that the hearings will start broadcasting once they have opened. If the livestream does not initially work, it may be resolved by refreshing the page.
The agendas for the hearings can be found here:
- Issue Specific Hearing 4 on Environmental Matters (PDF, 154KB)
- Issue Specific Hearing 5 on Environmental Matters (PDF, 154KB)
Joining Instructions for those who have registered to participate in the Issue Specific Hearings 3, 4 and 5 on Environmental Matters, that are taking place next week by virtual means only, have been sent.
The livestream to view these hearings is available for those wishing to observe the events in real-time: https://cvslivestream.co.uk/medworth/
Please note that the hearings will start broadcasting once they have opened. If the livestream does not initially work, it may be resolved by refreshing the page
The agendas for the hearings can be found here:
- Issue Specific Hearing 3 on Environmental Matters (PDF, 154KB)
- Issue Specific Hearing 4 on Environmental Matters (PDF, 154KB)
- Issue Specific Hearing 5 on Environmental Matters (PDF, 154KB)
The agendas for the following Issue Specific Hearings on Environmental Matters taking place by virtual means only on 16, 17 and 18 May 2023 have been published:
- Issue Specific Hearing 3 on Environmental Matters (PDF, 154 KB)
- Issue Specific Hearing 4 on Environmental Matters (PDF, 154 KB)
- Issue Specific Hearing 5 on Environmental Matters (PDF, 154 KB)
If any Interested Party has not already registered attendance and wishes to participate in any of the above hearings you must register through the online questionnaire: https://forms.office.com/e/DWtUQvj2t1 by 11:59pm on Thursday 11 May 2023.
If you simply wish to observe the hearings then you do not need to register as a link to the livestream of the events will be published on the project webpage. If you have any difficulties in completing the Questionnaire or any queries regarding any of the above, please contact the Planning Inspectorate’s Case Team on: [email protected]
We understand that there has been a technical complication with the online questionnaire to register to attend the Accompanied Site Inspection (ASI) on Thursday 11 May 2023.
The Questionnaire is now closed, however if you have not registered and still wish to join the ASI please email the Medworth Case Team on [email protected] indicating whether you wish to attend the whole of the ASI or join at specific points of the itinerary. Please register by 5pm Friday 5 May 2023.
The agendas for the following Issue Specific Hearings on Environmental Matters taking place by virtual means only on 16, 17 and 18 May 2023 have been published:
- Issue Specific Hearing 3 on Environmental Matters (PDF, 154 KB)
- Issue Specific Hearing 4 on Environmental Matters (PDF, 154 KB)
- Issue Specific Hearing 5 on Environmental Matters (PDF, 154 KB)
If any Interested Party has not already registered attendance and wishes to participate in any of the above hearings you must register through the online questionnaire: https://forms.office.com/e/DWtUQvj2t1 by 11:59pm on Thursday 11 May 2023.
If you simply wish to observe the hearings then you do not need to register as a link to the livestream of the events will be published on the project webpage. If you have any difficulties in completing the Questionnaire or any queries regarding any of the above, please contact the Planning Inspectorate’s Case Team on: [email protected]
The agendas for the following Issue Specific Hearings on Environmental Matters taking place by virtual means only on 16, 17 and 18 May 2023 have now been published:
- Issue Specific Hearing 3 on Environmental Matters (PDF, 154 KB)
- Issue Specific Hearing 4 on Environmental Matters (PDF, 154 KB)
- Issue Specific Hearing 5 on Environmental Matters (PDF, 154 KB)
If any Interested Party has not already registered attendance and wishes to participate in any of the above hearings you must register through the online questionnaire: https://forms.office.com/e/DWtUQvj2t1 by 11:59pm on Thursday 11 May 2023.
If you simply wish to observe the hearings then you do not need to register as a link to the livestream of the events will be published on the project webpage before the events are scheduled to begin. If you have any difficulties in completing the Questionnaire or any queries regarding any of the above, please contact the Planning Inspectorate’s Case Team on: [email protected]
The Examination Library (PDF, 548 KB) will be updated shortly.
The Examining Authority’s (ExA) Rule 16 letter (PDF, 155 KB), providing information regarding the notification of an Accompanied Site Inspection (ASI) on 11 May 2023 has been published.
Please note that the Examining Authority has decided that the Compulsory Acquisition Hearing 3 (CAH3) reserved in the Examination Timetable for Wednesday 10 May is now no longer required.
The Deadline 3 submissions have now been published.
The Examination Library (PDF, 548 KB) will be updated shortly.
The Examining Authority (ExA) has published its itinerary for the Accompanied Site Inspection (ASI) to be held on 11 May 2023 (PDF, 134 KB).
The Examining Authority’s (ExA) Rule 16 letter (PDF, 155 KB), providing information regarding the notification of an Accompanied Site Inspection (ASI) on 11 May 2023 has been published.
The Examining Authority’s (ExA) Action Points from Issue Specific Hearing 2 (PDF, 111 KB), Compulsory Acquisition Hearing 1 (PDF, 102 KB), and Compulsory Acquisition Hearing 2 (PDF, 54 KB), have been published.
Please note that the Examining Authority has decided that the Compulsory Acquisition Hearing 3 (CAH3) reserved in the Examination Timetable for Wednesday 10 May is now no longer required.
The Deadline 3 submissions have now been published.
The Examination Library (PDF, 548 KB) will be updated shortly.
The note of the Examining Authority’s Unaccompanied Site Inspection (USI2) on 11,13 and 14 April 2023 (PDF, 2 MB) has been published.
The video recordings and transcripts from the Issue Specific Hearing 2 (ISH2), Compulsory Acquisition Hearings 1 (CAH1), and Compulsory Acquisition Hearings 1 (CAH2) have now been published.
The Examination Library (PDF, 552 KB) will be updated shortly.
Instructions for those wishing to participate in Issue Specific Hearing 2 and Compulsory Acquisition Hearings 1 and 2 have been sent. The livestream to view these hearings is available for those wishing to observe the events in real-time: https://cvslivestream.co.uk/medworth/
Please note that the hearings will start broadcasting once they have opened. If the livestream does not initially work, it may be resolved by refreshing the page.
The Examining Authority (ExA) has exercised its discretion to accept an Additional Submission from Cambridgeshire County Council in relation to ISH2 (PDF, 138 KB).
The agendas for the following hearings taking place during w/c 10 April 2023 have now been published:
- Issue Specific Hearing 2 (ISH2) (PDF, 115 KB).
- Compulsory Acquisition Hearing 1 (CAH1) (PDF, 153 KB).
- Compulsory Acquisition Hearing 2 (CAH2) (PDF, 109 KB).
If any Interested Party has not already registered attendance and wishes to participate in any of the above hearings please submit your request by email to: [email protected], no later than Monday 3 April 2023. Any requests should include all the required information set out in the ExA’s Rule 13 letter (PDF, 223 KB). Please contact the Case Team on 0303 444 5000 if you require any support to participate in the hearings.
The Deadline 2 submissions have now been published.
The Examination Library (PDF, 513 KB) will be updated shortly.
The Examining Authority’s (ExA) Rule 13 letter (PDF, 223 KB), providing information regarding the notification of hearings in April and May has been published
The Examination Library (PDF, 513 KB) has been updated.
The Examining Authority’s (ExA) Rule 13 letter (PDF, 223 KB), providing information regarding the notification of hearings in April and May has been published
The Examination Library (PDF, 439 KB) will be updated shortly.
The Deadline 1 submissions have now been published.
The Examination Library (PDF, 439 KB) will be updated shortly.
The Examining Authority’s (ExA) Rule 8 letter (PDF, 262 KB), providing details of the Examination Timetable, deadline for Written Representations and Procedural Decisions.
The ExA’s Written Questions (ExQ1) (PDF, 435 KB).
The Preliminary Meeting Note (PDF, 518) and Action Points (PDF, 140 KB) from Issue Specific Hearing 1 held on 22 February 2023.
The Rule 4 Letter (PDF, 154 KB) – appointment of additional Examining Inspector.
The video recordings and transcripts from the Preliminary Meeting (PM), Issue Specific Hearing 1 (ISH1), Open Floor Hearing 1 (OFH1), and Open Floor Hearing 2 (OFH2) have now been published.
The Examination Library (PDF, 424 KB) will be updated shortly.
The Examination Timetable (Rule 8 letter) has been sent to Interested Parties
Procedural decision following Preliminary Meeting
Instructions for those wishing to participate in the Preliminary Meeting (PM), Issue Specific Hearing 1 (ISH1), Open Floor Hearing 1 (OFH1) and Open Floor Hearing 2 (OFH2) have been sent.
The livestream is available for those wishing to observe the events in real-time: https://cvslivestream.co.uk/medworth/
The events will start broadcasting live once they open at 10:00am (PM) on Tuesday 21 February, 10:00am (ISH1) and 6:00pm (OFH1) on Wednesday 22 February and 10:00am (OFH2) on Thursday 23 February 2023. If the livestream does not initially work, it may be resolved by refreshing the page.
If you have any issues with accessing the livestream please contact the Case Team: [email protected] or 0303 444 5000.
- Preliminary Meeting takes place
- Examination begins
Instructions for those wishing to participate in the Preliminary Meeting (PM), Issue Specific Hearing 1 (ISH1), Open Floor Hearing 1 (OFH1) and Open Floor Hearing 2 (OFH2) have been sent.
The livestream is available for those wishing to observe the events in real-time: https://cvslivestream.co.uk/medworth/
The events will start broadcasting live once they open at 10:00am (PM) on Tuesday 21 February, 10:00am (ISH1) and 6:00pm (OFH1) on Wednesday 22 February and 10:00am (OFH2) on Thursday 23 February 2023. If the livestream does not initially work, it may be resolved by refreshing the page.
If you have any issues with accessing the livestream please contact the Case Team: [email protected] or 0303 444 5000.
The notification of Preliminary Meeting (Rule 6 letter) (PDF, 405 KB) has been sent.
The letter also includes the draft Examination Timetable and Initial Assessment of Principal Issues.
The Procedural Deadline A Submissions for Medworth Energy from Waste Combined Heat and Power Facility have been published.
The Examination Library (PDF, 426 KB) has been updated.
The notification of Preliminary Meeting (Rule 6 letter) has been sent Read the letter
The letter also includes the draft Examination Timetable and Initial Assessment of Principal Issues.
The Applicant has informed the Planning Inspectorate that a person with a legal interest in the land affected by the Proposed Development was not notified of the accepted application and was therefore not made aware of the period within which they could make a Relevant Representation.
The Applicant has now notified the omitted person who has been allowed further time to make a Relevant Representation. The omitted person who has received the Applicant’s notification dated 25 October 2022 and wants to make a Relevant Representation should please contact us at [email protected] or telephone 0303 444 5000
Following his appointment on the 25 October 2022 the Examining Authority, made a Procedural decision on 11 November 2022, to accept various Additional Submissions from the Applicant, which were provisionally published on the 26 August 2022.
This application has been accepted for examination, the Relevant Representation period is expected to open early October.
There is an opportunity to sign up to receive email updates about the project.
This application was received by the Planning Inspectorate on Thursday 7 July 2022.
The application documents will be made available on the project page of this website if the application is accepted for examination.
It is for the Applicant to decide whether or not application documents can be published upon submission (see government’s Planning Act 2008: guidance on the Pre-application process).
