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Further reforms to the Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects regime
23 April 2025
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement addresses reforms to the Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIP) regime to expedite planning processes.
Action Requested
The government proposes amending the Planning and Infrastructure Bill to remove statutory requirements for pre-application consultation, reducing typical pre-application times by up to 12 months. This change aims to speed up infrastructure delivery and could save over £1 billion across projects this Parliament.
Key Facts
- The NSIP system's performance has deteriorated, with average project approval time increasing from 2.6 years in 2012 to 4.2 years in 2021.
- A typical pre-application period could be reduced by up to 12 months following the reforms.
- Removing statutory consultation requirements is expected to save over £1 billion across projects this Parliament.
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