Amendment of the Infrastructure Planning (Applications: Prescribed Forms and Procedure) Regulations 200936

1

The Infrastructure Planning (Applications: Prescribed Forms and Procedure) Regulations 2009 M1 are amended in accordance with paragraphs (2) to (4).

2

In regulation 2(1) in the definition of “EIA development” and “environmental statement” for “2009” substitute “ 2017 ”.

3

In regulation 5(2)(a) for “Regulation 2009” substitute “ Regulations 2017 ”.

4

In regulation 9 (publicising an accepted application)—

a

in paragraph (1), after “where applicable” insert “ , (2A), and ”;

b

after paragraph (2), insert—

2A

In the case of EIA development, the notice must be made available on a website maintained by or on behalf of the Secretary of State.

c

in paragraph (4)—

i

for sub-paragraph (f) substitute—

f

a statement that a copy of the application form and its accompanying documents, plans and maps are available for inspection—

i

free of charge at the places (including at least one address in the vicinity of the proposed development) and times set out in the notice; and

ii

in the case of EIA development on a website maintained by or on behalf of the Secretary of State;

ii

for sub-paragraph (j) substitute—

j

a deadline for the receipt by the Secretary of State of those representations being not less than—

i

in the case of development which is not EIA development, 28 days; and

ii

in the case of EIA development, 30 days,

following the date that the notice is last published.