Review of consents for major energy infrastructure projects and Special Protection Areas
We're seeking views on a draft Screening of Likely Significant Effects report for a review of consents for major energy infrastructure projects in light of new Special Protection Area nature conservation designations.
When a new internationally designated conservation site such as a Special Protection Area is designated or updated the competent authority, in this case BEIS, is required to review decisions made regarding consents, permissions or other authorisations for all relevant plans or projects which are likely to have a significant effect on that site.
The purpose of this consultation is to seek the views of all interested parties on a draft Screening of Likely Significant Effects report which assesses the likely significant effect of these consents upon relevant Special Protection Areas.
Consultation workshopsWe are holding 3 identical online workshops to outline the reasons for the review, the process and the initial outcomes, providing an opportunity for clarification and discussion.
Dates: 10 September, 17 September, 24 September
If you would like to take part, please email RoCWorkshop@hartleyanderson.com, letting us know your preferred date. Places are available on a first-come first-served basis, and we will send further details once you have registered.
See the BEIS consultation privacy notice.
Please do not send responses by post to the department at the moment as we may not be able to access them.