What happens next
21/02/2024 - Deadline for Secretary of State to make decision
The Examining Authority issued a Recommendation Report to the Secretary of State on 21 November 2023. The Secretary of State has three months in which to issue a decision. The decision letter and Recommendation Report will be published on this project page once a decision has been made.
Timeline (52 items)
The Examining Authority’s notification of the completion of the Examination (PDF, 131 KB) has been published.
The Deadline 8 submissions have been published. The Examining Authority have used their discretion to accept two late Deadline 8 Submissions from:
- CPRE Cambridgeshire and Peterborough (PDF, 11MB)
- Medworth CHP Limited (PDF, 1MB)
The Examination Library (PDF,935 KB) has been updated.
The Examination of the Medworth Energy from Waste Combined Heat and Power Facility project will close today at 23:59.
The Examining Authority has published a letter requesting further information from Anglian Water (PDF, 135 KB). The deadline to respond is Deadline 8 (Friday 18 August 2023).
Deadline 7a submissions have been published
The Examination Library (PDF, 895 KB) has been updated.
The Deadline 7 submissions have now been published.
The Examination Library (PDF, 890 KB) will be updated shortly.
The Examining Authority (ExA) has made a Procedural Decision (PDF, 276KB) in relation to the Applicant’s Change Request dated 05 June 2023 [AS-017] – [AS-030] (PDF, 888 KB) following from the submission of the Applicant’s Non-Statutory Consultation Report (PDF, 8 MB).
The Examination Library (PDF, 888 KB) will be updated shortly.
The Examining Authority’s Third Written Questions (ExQ3) (PDF, 164 KB) have been published. Responses are sought by Deadline 7 (4 August 2023).
The Deadline 6 submissions have now been published.
The Examination Library (PDF, 795 KB) will be updated shortly.
The video recordings and transcripts from the Issue Specific Hearing 6 (ISH6), Issue Specific Hearing 7 (ISH7), Compulsory Acquisition Hearing 3 (CAH3) and Open Floor Hearing 3 (OFH3) held during the week commencing 26 June 2023 have now been published.
The Examining Authority’s (ExA) Action Points from Issue Specific Hearings 6 (ISH6) (PDF, 59 KB) and Action Points from Issue Specific Hearings 7 (ISH7) (PDF, 110 KB) have been published.
The Examination Library (PDF, 765 KB) will be updated shortly.
Joining Instructions for those who have registered to participate in the Issue Specific Hearings 6 and 7, Compulsory Acquisition Hearing 3 and Open Floor Hearing 3 that are taking place this week, 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 w/c 26 June can be found here:
Issue Specific Hearing 6 on Environmental Matters (PDF, 177KB)
Issue Specific Hearing 7 on Environmental Matters (PDF, 173KB)
Compulsory Acquisition Hearing 3 (PDF, 116KB)
Open Floor Hearing 3 (PDF, 107KB)
Issue Specific Hearing 8 (ISH8) on Environmental Matters scheduled to take place on Friday 30 June 2023 is no longer required.
Joining Instructions for those who have registered to participate in the Issue Specific Hearings 6 and 7, Compulsory Acquisition Hearing 3 and Open Floor Hearing 3 that are taking place this week, 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 w/c 26 June can be found here:
Issue Specific Hearing 6 on Environmental Matters (PDF, 177KB)
Issue Specific Hearing 7 on Environmental Matters (PDF, 173KB)
Compulsory Acquisition Hearing 3 (PDF, 116KB)
Open Floor Hearing 3 (PDF, 107KB)
The Deadline 5 submissions have now been published.
The Examination Library(PDF, 684 KB) will be updated shortly.
Issue Specific Hearings 6 (ISH6) and 7 (ISH7) on Environmental Matters are taking place next week by virtual means only. The Compulsory Acquisition Hearing 3 (CAH3) and Open Floor Hearing 3 (OFH3) will be blended events.
The agendas for the hearings can be found here:
Issue Specific Hearing 6 on Environmental Matters (PDF, 177KB)
Issue Specific Hearing 7 on Environmental Matters (PDF, 173KB)
Compulsory Acquisition Hearing 3 (PDF, 116KB)
Open Floor Hearing 3 (PDF, 107KB)
If any Interested Party has not already registered attendance and wishes to participate in the hearings w/c 26 June 2023 they must register through the online questionnaire: https://forms.office.com/e/s97JfzjMwC by 11:59pm on Tuesday 20 June 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 Examining Authority (ExA) has made a Procedural Decision (PDF, 275 KB) in relation to the Applicant’s change Application [AS-017] to [AS-030]. Please note that the publication of the Applicant’s change request letter (PDF, 442 KB) and the supplementary information referred to therein does not indicate that the proposed change has been accepted to the examination by the ExA.
The Examining Authority’s Second Written Questions (ExQ2) (PDF, 311 KB) and the Examining Authority’s schedule of changes to the draft Development Consent Order (dDCO) (PDF, 106 KB) have been published. Responses are sought by Deadline 5 (16 June 2023).
If any Interested Party has not already registered attendance and wishes to participate in the hearings w/c 26 June 2023 they must register through the online questionnaire: https://forms.office.com/e/s97JfzjMwC by 11:59pm on Tuesday 20 June 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 Examining Authority (ExA) has exercised its discretion to accept a request to make changes to the Development Consent Order application (PDF, 442 KB). Please note that the publication of the Applicant’s change request letter and the supplementary information referred to therein does not indicate that the proposed change has been accepted for examination by the ExA.
The Examining Authority’s Second Written Questions (ExQ2) (PDF, 311 KB) have been published. Responses are sought by Deadline 5 (16 June 2023).
The Examining Authority’s schedule of changes to the draft Development Consent Order (dDCO) (PDF, 106 KB) has been published.
The Examination Library (PDF, 667 KB) has been updated.
The Examining Authority’s Second Written Questions (ExQ2) (PDF, 311 KB) have been published. Responses are sought by Deadline 5 (16 June 2023).
The Examining Authority’s schedule of changes to the draft Development Consent Order (dDCO) (PDF, 106 KB) has been published.
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, 667 KB) have been updated.
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).
