House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
National Infrastructure Planning
27 January 2025 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Proposed by Matthew Pennycook Lab Greenwich and Woolwich
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- The Government has published working papers on legislative proposals to improve the National Significant Infrastructure Projects regime.
- The proposals aim to determine at least 150 major infrastructure projects by the end of the current Parliament.
- Updates to National Policy Statements every five years and amendments to consultation and Development Consent Order processes are included in the proposals.
Issue summary
The statement discusses the Government's plans to streamline the consenting process for critical national infrastructure projects.
Action requested
The Government has published two working papers outlining legislative proposals to improve the National Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIP) regime, aiming to determine at least 150 major infrastructure projects by the end of this Parliament. The proposals include updating National Policy Statements every five years and amending processes for consultations, Development Consent Orders, and flexibility in project determination.
Key facts
- The Government's Plan for Change aims to determine applications for at least 150 major infrastructure projects.
- This target is more than the total number of decisions made under NSIP since its introduction in 2011.
- Proposals include updating National Policy Statements every five years and amending processes for consultations, Development Consent Orders, and flexibility in project determination.