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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

National Infrastructure Update

07 March 2024 · Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities

Proposed by Lee Rowley Con North East Derbyshire

Transport

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At a glance

Key points

  • The minister updates the UK's infrastructure approval processes for major projects.
  • Improvements to the NSIP process are confirmed by the minister.
  • A consultation response regarding designated revisions to National Policy Statements will be deposited in Parliament.

Issue summary

The minister updates the UK's infrastructure approval processes for major projects.

Action requested

The minister confirms improvements to the NSIP process, including designated revisions to National Policy Statements and plans to deposit a consultation response in Parliament.

Key facts

  • Over 120 projects have been approved through the NSIP process.
  • Five revised Energy NPSs are now designated.
  • A new Water Resources NPS was published for intended designation next month.
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