What happens next
15/12/2023 - Deadline for Planning Inspectorate to submit recommendation
The Examination closed on 15 September 2023. There will now be a period of three months for the Examining Authority to write its report and make a recommendation to the Secretary of State. The Secretary of State will then have three months in which to make a decision.
Timeline (54 items)
The Examining Authority’s notification of the completion of the Examination (PDF, 133KB) has been published.
The Deadline 8 submissions have now been published
The Examination Library (PDF, 747KB) has been updated.
The following have now been published:
- Deadline 7 submissions
- The Rule 17 Request for Information for the attention of the Applicant (PDF, 185KB)
The Examination Library will be updated as soon as practicable.
Deadline 8 (Wednesday 13 September) is the final opportunity for submissions.
The following have now been published:
The Examining Authority’s commentary and questions on the draft Development Consent Order (DCO) (PDF 361 KB).
The Report on the Implications for European Sites (RIES) (PDF 338 KB).
All parties are welcome to comment by Deadline 7: Wednesday 6 September 2023.
Parties are reminded that the ExA may close the Examination before the end of the statutory six month period if it is satisfied that all relevant matters have been addressed. Deadline 8 is the final opportunity for submissions.
The Examining Authority has used their discretion to accept Additional Submissions from North Yorkshire Council (PDF, 207 KB), Weightmans LLP on behalf of National Powergrid (Yorkshire) Plc and Northern Powergrid (Northeast) Plc (PDF, 62 KB) and Natural England (PDF, 165 KB).
The Examination Library (PDF, 697 KB) has been updated.
The Deadline 6 submissions have now been published.
The Examination Library (PDF, 696KB) has been updated.
The following have now been published:
- The recordings and transcripts for Compulsory Acquisition Hearing 2 (CAH2)
- The recordings, transcripts and action points for Issue Specific Hearing 4 (ISH4)
- The Rule 17 Request for Information for the attention of Stephensons Rural LLP (PDF, 167 KB)
The Examination Library (PDF, 603 KB) has been updated.
The time reserved for the continuation of Issue Specific Hearing 4 (ISH4) on Thursday 20 July 2023 has been cancelled as it is no longer required.
The following documents have now been published:
Additional Submission from Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, accepted at the discretion of the Examining Authority (PDF, 304 KB).
Action points for Compulsory Acquisition Hearing 2 (CAH2) (PDF, 104 KB).
The Examination Library (PDF, 1 MB) has been updated.
Recordings, transcripts and remaining action points for the events during the week commencing 17 July 2023 will be published as soon as practicable.
Instructions have been sent to those who have registered to participate in Issue Specific Hearing 4 (ISH4) on the Draft Development Consent Order and Environmental Matters (PDF, 191 KB), which takes place on the 19 and (if required) 20 July 2023.
Anyone wishing to attend the hearing who has not yet registered to attend should contact the Case Team by emailing [email protected].
Anyone who wishes to observe the hearings in real time should use the livestream link. Please note that the events will start broadcasting LIVE when opened by the Examining Authority. If the Livestream does not initially work it may be resolved by refreshing the webpage.
Recordings, transcripts and action points for the events during the week commencing 17 July 2023 will be published as soon as practicable.
The Examining Authority has used their discretion to accept an Additional Submission from National Gas Transmission plc (pdf, 61KB). The Examination Library (pdf, 618KB) has been updated.
Instructions have been sent to those who have registered to participate in the following events, which take place on the 18, 19 and 20 July 2023:
- Compulsory Acquisition Hearing 2 (CAH2) on Compulsory Acquisition and Temporary Possession Matters (PDF, 209KB).
- Issue Specific Hearing 4 (ISH4) on the Draft Development Consent Order and Environmental Matters (PDF, 191 KB).
Anyone wishing to attend the hearings who has not yet registered to attend should contact the Case Team by emailing [email protected].
Anyone who wishes to observe the hearings in real time should use the livestream link. Please note that the events will start broadcasting LIVE when opened by the Examining Authority. If the Livestream does not initially work it may be resolved by refreshing the webpage.
The Examining Authority’s Rule 8(3) and Rule 9 letter (PDF, 185KB) has been published. This gives details of the Procedural Decision and changes to the Examination Timetable in response to the Applicant’s Change Application.
The Examination Library (PDF, 533KB) and Examination Timetable have been updated.
The Deadline 5 submissions have now been published.
The Examination Library will be updated as soon as practicable.
The following have now been published:
- The agenda for Compulsory Acquisition Hearing 2 (CAH2) on Compulsory Acquisition and Temporary Possession Matters (PDF, 209KB).
- The agenda for Issue Specific Hearing 4 (ISH4) on the Draft Development Consent Order and Environmental Matters (PDF, 191 KB).
Should any parties wish to register to attend the hearings, please contact the case team via email: [email protected]
The following has now been published:
The agenda for Compulsory Acquisition Hearing 2 (CAH2) on Compulsory Acquisition and Temporary Possession Matters (PDF, 209 KB).
Should any parties wish to register to attend the hearing, please contact the case team via email: [email protected]
The Applicant has submitted a letter to clarify (PDF, 190 KB) their approach to submission of their proposed Change Application.
The Examining Authority’s response (PDF, 108KB) to the Applicant’s notice of intention (PDF, 3 MB) to submit a request for changes to the application has been published.
The Examining Authority’s Further Written Questions (PDF, 526KB) have been published.
The Applicant has submitted a Notification of Request for Proposed Changes (PDF, 3MB)
The Notification of Hearings (Rule 13 letter) (PDF, 164 KB) has been published.
The Examination Library (PDF, 528 KB) has been updated.
The Deadline 4 submissions have now been published.
The Examination Library will be updated as soon as practicable.
The following have now been published:
- Note of the Accompanied Site Inspection (ASI) on 23 May 2023 (PDF, 209 KB)
- Action points for Issue Specific Hearing 3 (ISH3) (PDF, 122 KB)
The Examination Library (PDF 478 KB) has been updated.
The following have now been published:
- Recordings and transcripts of Compulsory Acquisition Hearing 1 (CAH1)
- Recordings and transcripts of Issue Specific Hearing 3 (ISH3) on the draft Development Consent Order
The Examination Library will be updated shortly.
The remaining action points for hearings during the week commencing 22 May 2023 will be published as soon as possible.
The following have now been published:
- Recordings and transcripts of Issue Specific Hearing 2 (ISH2) on Green Belt, Environmental Effects and Construction Matters
- Action points for Issue Specific Hearing 2 (ISH2) (PDF, 142 KB)
- Action points for Compulsory Acquisition Hearing 1 (CAH1) (PDF, 98 KB)
The Examination Library will be updated shortly.
The remaining recordings, transcripts and action points for hearings during the week commencing 22 May 2023 will be published as soon as possible.
The following have now been published:
- Action points for Issue Specific Hearing 2 (ISH2) (PDF, 142 KB)
- Action points for Compulsory Acquisition Hearing 1 (CAH1) (PDF, 98 KB)
The Examination Library will be updated shortly.
The remaining recordings, transcripts and action points for hearings during the week commencing 22 May 2023 will be published as soon as possible.
Instructions have been sent to those who have registered to participate in the following events, which take place on the 24, 25 and 26 May 2023:
- Issue Specific Hearing 2 (ISH2) on Green Belt, Environmental Effects and Construction Matters (PDF, 280KB)
- Compulsory Acquisition Hearing 1 (CAH1) – Compulsory Acquisition, Temporary Possession and Related Matters (PDF, 210KB)
- Issue Specific Hearing 3 (ISH3) on the draft Development Consent Order and related matters (PDF, 183KB)
Anyone wishing to attend the hearings who has not yet registered to attend should contact the Case Team by emailing [email protected].
Anyone who wishes to observe the hearings in real time should use the livestream link: https://www.liveeventstream.online/planning-inspectorate-hearings/yorkshire-green. Please note that the events will start broadcasting LIVE when opened by the Examining Authority. If the Livestream does not initially work it may be resolved by refreshing the webpage.
The Examining Authority has published the final itinerary for the Accompanied Site Inspection on 23 May 2023 (PDF, 34MB)
The agenda for Issue Specific Hearing 2 (ISH2) on Green Belt, Environmental Effects and Construction Matters (PDF, 280KB)
The agenda for Compulsory Acquisition Hearing 1 (CAH1) – Compulsory Acquisition, Temporary Possession and Related Matters (PDF, 210KB)
The agenda for Issue Specific Hearing 3 (ISH3) on the draft Development Consent Order and related matters (PDF, 183KB)
Should any parties wish to register to attend any of the hearings, please contact the case team via email: [email protected].
The Deadline 3 submissions have now been published.
The Examination Library will be updated as soon as practicable.
The Deadline 2 submissions have now been published.
The Examination Library (PDF, 429KB) has been updated.
The Deadline 2 submissions have now been published. The Examination Library will be updated as soon as practicable.
The Notification of Hearings and Notification of Accompanied Site Inspection (Rule 13 and 16 letter) (PDF, 178 KB) has been published.
The Examination Library (PDF, 347 KB) has been updated.
The Deadline 1 Submissions have now been published.
The Examination Library (PDF, 347KB) has been updated.
The Deadline 1 Submissions have now been published.
The Examination Library will be updated as soon as practicable.
The following documents have been published:
- The Examination Timetable (Rule 8 letter) (PDF, 303KB).
- The Examining Authority’s First Written Questions (PDF, 746KB). The Deadline for responses is 26 April 2023 (Deadline 2).
The Examination Library (PDF, 285KB) has been updated.
The Examination Timetable (Rule 8 letter) has been sent to Interested Parties
Procedural decision following Preliminary Meeting
The following have now been published:
- The note of the Preliminary Meeting (PDF, 161 KB)
- Recordings and transcripts for Issue Specific Hearing 1 (ISH1)
The Examination Library (PDF, 294 KB) is updated.
The following have now been published:
- Recording and transcript of the Preliminary Meeting
- Recording and transcript of the OFH1
- Action points for Open Floor Hearing 1 (OFH1) (PDF, 109 KB)
- Action points for Issue Specific Hearing 1 (ISH1) (PDF, 131 KB)
Recordings and transcripts for Issue Specific Hearing 1 will be published as soon as possible.
The Planning Inspectorate has also published s51 advice to the Applicant, in response to new environmental information received on 16 March 2023.
Instructions have been sent to those who have registered to participate in the Preliminary Meeting (PM) (PDF, 578 KB), Open Floor Hearing 1 (OFH1) (PDF, 127 KB) and Issue Specific Hearing 1 (ISH1) (PDF, 167 KB), which take place on the 22 and 23 March 2023.
Anyone wishing to attend the hearing who has not yet registered to attend should contact the Case Team by emailing [email protected]
Anyone who wishes to observe the PM in real time should use the livestream link. Please note that the event will start broadcasting LIVE when opened by the Examining Authority. If the Livestream does not initially work it may be resolved by refreshing the webpage.
A Notification of an amendment to the appointment of the Examining Authority (PDF, 186 KB) has been published and the Examination Library (PDF, 281 KB) has been updated.
- Preliminary Meeting takes place
- Examination begins
Instructions have been sent to those who have registered to participate in the Preliminary Meeting (PM) (PDF, 578 KB), Open Floor Hearing 1 (OFH1) (PDF, 127 KB) and Issue Specific Hearing 1 (ISH1) (PDF, 167 KB), which take place on the 22 and 23 March 2023.
Anyone wishing to attend the hearing who has not yet registered to attend should contact the Case Team by emailing [email protected]
Anyone who wishes to observe the PM in real time should use the livestream link. Please note that the event will start broadcasting LIVE when opened by the Examining Authority. If the Livestream does not initially work it may be resolved by refreshing the webpage.
A Notification of an amendment to the appointment of the Examining Authority (PDF, 186 KB) has been published and the Examination Library (PDF, 281 KB) has been updated.
The following documents have now been published:
- Procedural Deadline A submissions
- The Examining Authority’s Agenda for Open Floor Hearing 1 (OFH1) on Wednesday 22 March 2023 (PDF, 127 KB)
Anyone wishing to attend the hearing should contact the Case Team by emailing [email protected]
The Examining Authority’s Agenda for Issue Specific Hearing 1 (ISH1) on the Scope of the Proposed Development and draft Development Consent Order (PDF, 167 KB) has been published.
The Agenda includes a list of the documents that may be referred to during the hearing. Parties should confirm attendance by Procedural Deadline A, Wednesday 8 March 2023.
The Examination Library (PDF, 235 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 Examining Authority has accepted a number of Additional Submissions from the Applicant, some of which are in response to s51 advice (PDF, 143KB) issued post-Acceptance.
The note of the Examining Authority’s Unaccompanied Site Inspection on 7 and 8 February 2023 (PDF, 133 KB) has been published.
The Examination Library (PDF, 215 KB) has been updated.
You can now register as an Interested Party
If you are unable to complete a registration form online and would like to register your interest, please call the helpline on: 0303 444 5000 to request a paper form.
The Applicant has informed the Planning Inspectorate that some persons with a legal interest in the land affected by the Proposed Development had not received the notification of the accepted application, due to various reasons, and were therefore not made aware of the period within which they could make a Relevant Representation. The Applicant has now notified the omitted persons who have been allowed further time to make Relevant Representations. If you are a person that has received the Applicant’s notification dated 17 January 2023 (PDF, 3699 KB) and need assistance making a Relevant Representation, please contact us at [email protected] or 0303 444 5000.
For further advice please see Advice Note 8.2: How to register to participate in an Examination.
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