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Energy Infrastructure Planning Projects

05 March 2025

Proposing MP
Rutherglen
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

At a Glance

Issue Summary

This statement addresses an extension of the statutory deadline for a decision on the Viking CCS Pipeline application under the Planning Act 2008.

Action Requested

I have decided to extend the original deadline from 5 March 2025 to 5 June 2025 to allow time to request further information. This is without prejudice to the final decision on granting or refusing development consent.

Key Facts

  • The application for development consent was made by Chrysaor Production (UK) Limited.
  • The original statutory deadline was set for 5 March 2025 under section 107(1) of the Planning Act 2008.
  • A new deadline has been set for 5 June 2025.
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