Secretary of State Information Request - 18 April 2023

Consultation Summary - Updated 11 April 2023

Secretary of State Information Request

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Regulation 7A - Consultation and Publicity Statement.pdf

9.1 Seismic Survey Report

9.2 Subsurface Safety Assessment Report

13-03-01-HOL-24-264-B2

DCO SI 2017-433 - Non-Material Change Edit (Tracked Changed)

13-03-01-HOL-24-510-B3

9.3 The Preliminary Study of Gas Design Capacity

Cover Letter to Non-Material Change Application

Regulation 6 Notice

13-03-01-HOL-24-266-B2

13-03-01-HOL-24-263-B2

Environmental Report

Draft DCO Amendment Order

Application Statement

Application Cover Letter

13-03-01-HOL-24-274-B2

13-03-01-HOL-24-504-B2

13-03-01-HOL-24-270-B5

Summary of position in relation to the Unilateral Undertaking (section 106 agreement). This submission was received before the close of examination. The Examining Authority has exercised its discretion and agreed to accept this as an additional submission.

Final draft of the Section 106 Agreement between Cheshire West and Chester Council, Cheshire East Council, Keuper Gas Storage Limited, INEOS Enterprises Group Limited, INOVYN Enterprises Limited and The Bank of New York Mellon (London Branch). The Examining Authority has exercised its discretion and agreed to accept this submission.

Update on the progress of the Section 106 Agreement. The Examining Authority has exercised its discretion and agreed to accept this submission.

Summary of position and comments on the applicants Unilateral Undertaking submitted on 14th September 2016. The Examining Authority has exercised its discretion and agreed to accept this submission.

Unilateral Undertaking under s106 and supporting documents. The Examining Authority has exercised its discretion and agreed to accept this submission.

Copy of KGSL’s Deadline 8 submission ’10.16 Further Responses to Written Representations’ with paragraph 5.2 removed - the Examining Authority has exercised its discretion and agreed to accept this submission

Letter requesting the replacement of the ’10.16 Further Responses to Written Representations’ document submitted for Deadline 8 - the Examining Authority has exercised its discretion and agreed to accept this submission

Comments on the Applicant’s revised draft DCO

Comments on the Applicant’s revised draft DCO

10.16 Applicant’s Further Responses to Written Representations

3.1 Draft Development Consent Order - Rev 7 (Tracked changed version)

3.3 Change Log for the DCO - Revision 7

3.1 Draft Development Consent Order - Rev 7 (Clean version)

Covering Letter for Deadline 8

Submission for Deadline 7

6.5 Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) - Rev 4 (Clean version)

10.14 Book of Reference and Land Plans Clarifications and Errata

3.1 Draft Development Consent Order - Rev 6 (Tracked changed version)

6.5 CEMP - Annex 3 - Ecological Survey Whitley and Runcorn (Submitted for Deadline 7)

6.5 CEMP - Annex 1 - Great Crested Newt Licence Application Documentation (Submitted for Deadline 7)

10.13 Environmental Statement clarifications and errata - Annex 3 ES Technical Annex Groundsure Report

10.13 Environmental Statement clarifications and errata - Annex 4 ES Figures 14.4-14.19

10.15 Written Summary of Applicant’s submissions in relation to representations made by the Canal & River Trust

6.5 CEMP - Annex 2 - Badger Licence Application Documentation (Submitted for Deadline 7)

6.5 Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) - Rev 4 (Tracked changed version)

3.1 Draft Development Consent Order - Rev 6 (Clean version)

Covering Letter for Deadline 7

3.3 Change Log for the DCO - Revision 6

10.13 Environmental Statement clarifications and errata (including annex 1 & 2)

6.5 CEMP - Annex 4 - Barn Owl Occupancy Check 2016 (Submitted for Deadline 7)

Letter from the ExA confirming that changes proposed by the applicant are considered non material

Additional submission concerning Compulsory Acquisition - the Examining Authority has exercised its discretion and agreed to accept this submission

Latest working draft of the Section 106 Agreement between Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council, Cheshire East Council, Keuper Gas Storage Ltd, Ineos Enterprises Group Ltd and Inovyn Enterprises Ltd

Comment on changes to the original application

Late submission accepted at the discretion of the Examining Authority

Submission for Deadline 6

Submission for Deadline 6

Comment on changes to the original application

Response to Examining Authority’s Second Round of Written Questions

Response to Examining Authority’s Second Round of Written Questions

Extension request to submit draft Section 106 Agreement

Response to Examining Authority’s Second Round of Written Questions

Draft S106 Agreement Version 4 (Clean version)

Draft DCO Revision 5 (Tracked changed version)

Draft DCO Revision 5 (Clean version)

Covering Letter for Deadline 5

Draft Statement of Common Ground with the University of Manchester (Clean version)

Comments on the written summaries of cases put forward at the second Issue Specific and Compulsory Acquisition Hearings

Draft S106 Agreement Version 4 (Tracked changed version)

Updated draft CEMP (Tracked changed version)

Updated draft CEMP (Clean version)

Updated DCO Change Log - Revision 5

Draft Statement of Common Ground with the University of Manchester (tracked changed version)

Response to Examining Authority’s Second Round of Written Questions

Response from SP Energy Networks on behalf of SP Manweb

Non-Material Amendment Drawing - 13-03-01-HOL-24-512-B2

Non-Material Amendment Covering Letter

Non-Material Amendment Drawing - 13-03-01-HOL-24-343-B2

Deadline 4 submission

Submission for Deadline 4

Written summary of the oral submissions made on behalf of HGSL at the issue specific hearings on the local environmental impacts of the Proposed Development and the draft DCO

6.5 Construction Environmental Management Plan - Track changes version (Revision 2)

3.1 Draft Development Consent Order (Revision 4)

Covering Letter for Deadline 4

3.3 Change Log for the DCO (Revision 4)

3.1 Track changes version - Draft Development Consent Order (Revision 4)

6.5 Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) (Revision 2)

10.10 Mitigation Schedule (Revision 1)

10.9 Applicants Further Responses to Written Representations and Written Questions

Oral Representations made on behalf of Mr and Mrs Wildman at the Compulsory Acquisition and Issue Specific Hearings

Report on impact of proposed gas storage project on farm business - presented at the Issue specific hearing on local environmental impacts on 25 May 2016

Letter regarding withdrawal of objections - the Examining Authority has exercised its discretion and agreed to accept this submission

Summary of Representations at Issue Specific Hearing on 25 May 2016

9.1 Seismic Survey Report (supporting document) - Cheshire Basin 2D Seismic Processing Report: this document was originally requested under question 1.3 of the ExAs first written questions

Comments on the revised draft Development Consent Order submitted by the Applicant for Deadline 2

9.2 Sub-surface Safety Assessment Report (supporting document) - Beutal Black Salt Deposits and Gas Cavern Storage in the UK: this document was originally requested under question 1.3 of the ExA?s first written questions

9.2 Sub-surface Safety Assessment Report (supporting document) - Berest Brouard Safety of Salt Caverns Used for UGS 2003: this document was originally requested under question 1.3 of the ExA?s first written questions

9.2 Sub-surface Safety Assessment Report (supporting document) - UGS Leaching Tests on Salt Cores: this document was originally requested under question 1.3 of the ExA?s first written questions

9.2 Sub-surface Safety Assessment Report (supporting document) - HSE Research Document: RR606 (Evans et al): this document was originally requested under question 1.3 of the ExA?s first written questions

3.1 KGSP Draft DCO Rev 3 - Track Changes

Covering Letter enclosing geotechnical supporting documents originally requested under question 1.3 of the ExA?s first written questions

9.2 Sub-surface Safety Assessment Report (supporting document) - Geology of Byley GK Assessment: this document was originally requested under question 1.3 of the ExA?s first written questions

9.1 Seismic Survey Report (supporting document) - 2007 Geophysical Interpretation of lines 06-05, 06-06 and 06-07: this document was originally requested under question 1.3 of the ExA?s first written questions

9.2 Sub-surface Safety Assessment Report (supporting document) - External Well Mechanical Integrity Testing (Crotagino): this document was originally requested under question 1.3 of the ExA?s first written questions

9.2 Sub-surface Safety Assessment Report (supporting document) - Borehole Sites and Operations Regulations 1995 Guide (HSE L72): this document was originally requested under question 1.3 of the ExA?s first written questions

3.1 KGSP Draft DCO Rev 3

9.2 Sub-surface Safety Assessment Report (supporting document) - Prediction of Geological Profile: this document was originally requested under question 1.3 of the ExA?s first written questions

9.2 Sub-surface Safety Assessment Report (supporting document) - XRD and Thin Section Results at Drakelow 2A (GKBYL20050173): this document was originally requested under question 1.3 of the ExA?s first written questions

9.1 Seismic Survey Report (supporting document) - 2D Seismic Survey Report: this document was originally requested under question 1.3 of the ExA?s first written questions

9.2 Sub-surface Safety Assessment Report (supporting document) - Geotechnical Assessment Report 1: this document was originally requested under question 1.3 of the ExA?s first written questions

9.2 Sub-surface Safety Assessment Report (supporting document) - HSE Research Document: RR605 (Evans): this document was originally requested under question 1.3 of the ExA?s first written questions

9.2 Sub-surface Safety Assessment Report (supporting document) - Fragility Functions of Gas and Oil Networks (Gehl et al): this document was originally requested under question 1.3 of the ExA?s first written questions

9.2 Sub-surface Safety Assessment Report (supporting document) - Geotechnical Assessment Report 2: this document was originally requested under question 1.3 of the ExA?s first written questions

3.3 Change Log for the DCO (Revision 3)

9.2 Sub-surface Safety Assessment Report (supporting document) - Rock mechanical Investigations (Clausthal Uni): this document was originally requested under question 1.3 of the ExA?s first written questions

9.2 Sub-surface Safety Assessment Report (supporting document) - Lab Tests on Drakelow 2A Cored Samples (GKFRJ0002): this document was originally requested under question 1.3 of the ExA?s first written questions

9.2 Sub-surface Safety Assessment Report (supporting document) - Hydraulic-Hydrofrac Vol 1: In-Situ Tests: this document was originally requested under question 1.3 of the ExA?s first written questions

9.2 Sub-surface Safety Assessment Report (supporting document) - Elan Interpretation Drakelow 2A (GKFRJ0003): this document was originally requested under question 1.3 of the ExA?s first written questions

9.2 Sub-surface Safety Assessment Report (supporting document) - Keplinger Cavern Well Abandonment Techniques (Crotagino): this document was originally requested under question 1.3 of the ExA?s first written questions

9.2 Sub-surface Safety Assessment Report (supporting document) - Hydraulic-Hydrofrac~: Vol 2 Lab Tests: this document was originally requested under question 1.3 of the ExA?s first written questions

10.8 comments/responses to Written Representations, Answers to Questions and Local Impact Reports

The Soil Resources and Agricultural Land Classification for the Byley Gas Storage, Brine and Water Infrastructure Project This document was cited in section 7.3.22 of the applicant?s Environmental Statement, which the ExA requested in question 1.3 of his first round written questions

Deadline 3 Covering Letter

Comment on SoCG with the Keuper Gas Storage Limited and response to comments on Relevant Representations

Response to Examining Authority?s first written questions

Notice of Compulsory Acquisition Hearing and Issue Specific Hearing

Written representation

Written representation

Response to ExA?s first written questions

Written representation ? including summary

Response to ExA?s first written questions

Response to ExA?s first written questions

Local Impact Report

Written representation

Response to ExA?s first written questions

Written Representation

Local Impact Report

Response to ExA?s first written questions

Written representation and response to ExA?s first written questions

Written representation

Annexe to Written representation

10.3 Statement of Common Ground between Keuper Gas Storage Limited and the Environment Agency (FINAL)

10.1 Response to relevant representations

10.6 Statement of Common Ground between Keuper Gas Storage Limited and Manchester University (APPLICANT?S FIRST DRAFT)

Response to Relevant Representations - Annex 8 - Letter from KGSL to Uniper Energy Storage Limited dated 23rd February 2016

Response to Relevant Representations - Annex 6 - Letter of No Impediment - Draft Mitigation Licence Application - Great Crested Newts dated 8th March 2016 and Letter of No Impediment - Draft Mitigation Licence Application - Badgers dated 3rd March 2016

Response to Relevant Representations - Annex 1 - Drawing 13-03-01/HOL/24/239 B1

Response to Relevant Representations - Annex 3 - Drawing 13-03-01/HOL/60/141 P5 and Drawing 13-03-01/HOL/60/144 P5

6.5 Track changes version - Construction Environmental Management Plan (Revision 1)

Covering Letter

4.3 Track changes version - Book of Reference (Revision 2)

10.2 Annexes 1-10 to response to ExA?s first written questions

3.3 Change Log for the DCO (Revision 2)

Response to Relevant Representations - Annex 5 - Drawing 13-03-01/HOL/60/140 P5 and Drawing 13-03-01/HOL/60/143 P5

3.1 Track changes version - Draft Development Consent Order (Revision 2)

Response to Relevant Representations - Annex 9 - Letter from KGSL to Network Rail Infrastructure Limited, dated 28th January 2016, including drawings 13-03-01/HOL/24/700 B1, 13-03-01/HOL/24/701 B1, 13-03- 01/HOL/24/702 B1 and 13-03-01/HOL/24/703 B1

Response to Relevant Representations - Annex 7 - Drawing 13-03-01/HOL/60/172 P5 and Drawing 13-03-01/HOL/60/173 P4

Response to Relevant Representations - Annex 11 - Drawing 13-03-01/HOL/24/237 B1 and Drawing 13-03-01/HOL/24/238 B1

3.1 Draft Development Consent Order (Revision 2)

6.5 Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) (Revision 1)

Response to Relevant Representations - Annex 2 - Drawing 13-03-01/HOL/60/193 P5 and Drawing 13-03-01/HOL/60/194 P5

Schedule of changes to Book of Reference (Revision 2)

6.5 CEMP - Annex 2 - Badger Licence Application Documentation

4.3 Book of Reference (Revision 2)

10.7 Section 106 Legal Agreement between Cheshire West and Chester Council, Cheshire East Council, Keuper Gas Storage Limited, INEOS Enterprises Group Limited and INOVYN Enterprises Limited

Response to Relevant Representations - Annex 4 - Statement of Common Ground between Keuper Gas Storage Limited and the Environment Agency

Response to Relevant Representations - Annex 10 - Drawing 13-03-01/HOL/60/139 P4 and Drawing 13-03-01/HOL/60/142 P4

6.5 CEMP - Annex 1 - Great Crested Newt Licence Application Documentation

Responses to ExA's first written questions

Written representation

Response to ExA?s first written questions

Summary of written representation

Written representation

Written representation and response to ExA?s first written questions

Written representation and response to ExA?s first written questions

Written representation and response to ExA?s first written questions

Summary of written representation

Response to ExA?s first written questions

Response to ExA?s first written questions

Written representation ? including annexes

Submission for Deadline 1 containing topics to be discussed at the forthcoming hearings and a written summary of the oral submissions made at the DCO hearing on 16 March 2016

Submission for Deadline 1 confirming wish to attend the Compulsory Acquisition Hearing, the second Issue Specific Hearing on local environmental impacts and the accompanied site visit.

Issue Specific Hearing on the draft Development Consent Order 16 March 2016.

Additional submission from Pinsent Masons, submitted during the pre-examination stage - the Examining Authority has exercised its discretion and agreed to accept this submission

Additional submission from Canal & River Trust submitted during the pre-examination stage - the Examining Authority has exercised its discretion and agreed to accept this submission

Site layout plan showing the preferred layout of the buildings and structures at Lostock Works. Post-submission change to ?2.5.5 KGSP Plan 234 B1? (supersedes the application document received on 24 November 2015)

Habitats Regulation Screening Assessment. Post-submission change to ?5.4 KGSP HRA? (supersedes the application document received on 24 November 2015)

Plan showing elevations for buildings and structures on Gas Processing Plant (GPP). Post-submission change to ?2.6.1 KGSP Plan 270 B1? (supersedes the application document received on 24 November 2015)

Works plan showing proposed location. Post-submission change to ?2.3.9 KGSP Plan 510 B1? (supersedes the application document received on 24 November 2015)

Plan showing elevations for buildings and structures on Solution Mining Compound (SMC3). Post-submission change to ?2.6.2 KGSP Plan 271 B1? (supersedes the application document received on 24 November 2015)

Book of Reference (Rev 1) showing Tracked changes against application version received on 24 November 2015

Draft Development Consent Order. Post-submission change to ?3.1 KGSP Draft DCO? (supersedes the application document received on 24 November 2015)

Plan showing elevations for buildings and structures of 132kV to 33kV Substation. Post-submission change to ?2.6.4 KGSP Plan 273 B1? (supersedes the application document received on 24 November 2015)

Revised Book of Reference: Compulsory Acquisition Information outlining the land over which compulsory acquisition powers will be exercised

Draft Development Consent Order (Rev 1) showing Tracked changes against application version received on 24 November 2015

DAS: Annex 1 - Equipment Description Tables Revised Annex 1 from the Design and Access Statement (this annex also appears in Post-submission change document '8.3 KGSP DAS - Revised')

Consolidated list of all proposed and discussed changes to the submission version of the draft DCO

Doc Ref 6.2 (Geology Annex A) ? Environmental Statement Technical Annexes Geology Annex A ? Groundsure Report

6.1 - Environmental Statement - Chapter 14 ? Landscape and Visual Revised Table 14.1 (Page 14-2) - Post-submission change (supersedes table 14.1 in '6.1 KGSP ES' received on 24 November 2015)

Plan showing general arrangement of Solution Mining Compound (SMC3). Post-submission change to ?2.8.5 KGSP Plan 277 B1? (supersedes the application document received on 24 November 2015)

Revised Design and Access Statement - to explain the design and access principles and objectives for the development

Letter enclosing non-material amendments to the DCO application documents, following Section 51 advice from The Planning Inspectorate

Late relevant representation from Lach Dennis Parish Council - the Examining Authority has exercised its discretion and agreed to accept this submission

Additional submission from Network Rail submitted during the pre-examination stage - the Examining Authority has exercised its discretion and agreed to accept this submission

Certificates of Compliance with Regulation 13 of the Infrastructure Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2009, and s.56 & s.59 of the Planning Act 2008

Section 51 advice issued to the applicant by the Planning Inspectorate

Adequacy of Consultation Response

Adequacy of Consultation Response

Adequacy of Consultation Response

Adequacy of Consultation Response

Adequacy of Consultation Response

Adequacy of Consultation Response

Notice of proposed application under s46 of The Planning Act 2008 dated 30 September 2014

Regulation 24 transboundary screening matrix

Secretary of State's Scoping Opinion for the Keuper Gas Storage Project

Applicant's Scoping Report