The Infrastructure Planning (Electricity Storage Facilities) Order 2020
This Order amends the Planning Act 2008 (c. 29) (the “Act”) to remove electricity storage facilities (except for pumped hydroelectric storage facilities) from the category of generating stations whose construction or extension requires development consent as a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (“NSIP”) under the Act.
Lifecycle
Department
Made
04 Nov 2020
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In force
02 Dec 2020
Enabling power
A draft of this Order was laid before Parliament and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament, in accordance with section 232(6) of that Act.
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