The Infrastructure Planning (Applications: Prescribed Forms and Procedure) Regulations 2009

Matters prescribed in relation to applications for specific types of projects

6.—(1) If the application is for the construction or extension of a generating station the application must be accompanied by—

(a) if the application is for a generating station, that is not an offshore generating station—

(i) a statement of who will be responsible for designing and building the connection to the electricity grid; and

(ii) if a gas fuelled generating station, a statement of who will be responsible for designing and building the gas pipeline connection to the generating station; and

(b) if the application is for an offshore generating station—

(i) details of the proposed route and method of installation for any cable; and

(ii) a statement as to whether applications will be made for safety zones.

(2) If the application is for highway related development or for the construction or alteration of a railway, it must be accompanied by section drawings to suitable horizontal and vertical scales, which show, by reference to Ordnance Survey or Chart datum—

(a) the levels of the proposed works, including in particular and where relevant—

(i) ground levels;

(ii) the height of every proposed bridge, viaduct, aqueduct, embankment and elevated guideway;

(iii) the depth of every proposed cutting and tunnel;

(iv) the levels of the bed of any tidal waters or inland waterway in which it is proposed that any works should be situated;

(v) the height of every structure or device (including a cable, but not catenary and related equipment) intended to be erected above, on or below the surface of, or on or beneath the bed of tidal waters or an inland waterway; and

(vi) drainage outfall details for highways;

(b) a cross section of every intended tunnel and any altered gradient of a carriageway or a way forming part of a guided transport system on either side of every level crossing, bridge, tunnel or underpass which would carry the carriageway or way or through which it would pass.

(3) If the application is for the construction or alteration of harbour facilities, it must be accompanied by a statement setting out why the making of the order is desirable in the interests of—

(a) securing the improvement, maintenance or management of the harbour in an efficient and economical manner; or

(b) facilitating the efficient and economic transport of goods or passengers by sea or in the interests of the recreational use of sea-going ships.

(4) If the application is for the construction of a pipeline, it must be accompanied by details of—

(a) the name of the proposed pipeline;

(b) the owner of the proposed pipeline;

(c) the start and end point of the proposed pipeline;

(d) the length of the proposed pipeline in kilometres;

(e) the external diameter in millimetres of the proposed pipeline;

(f) what will be conveyed by the proposed pipeline; and

(g) whether the grant of any rights in land or consents to road or river crossing works are required and if so whether they can be obtained by agreement.

(5) If the application is for the construction or alteration of a hazardous waste facility the application must be accompanied by a statement detailing the proposed purpose of the facility and an estimate of the annual capacity of the plant for the final disposal or recovery of hazardous waste.

(6) If the application is for the construction of a dam or reservoir the application must be accompanied by a statement setting out what if any recreational amenities will be made available.