Chapter 4: Grant and Implementation of Planning Permission Chapter 6: Other Provision Section 126: Fees for certain services in relation to nationally significant infrastructure projects Background
As part of the process for applying for a development consent order for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects ("NSIPs") under the Planning Act 2008, applicants must engage with statutory consultees. Statutory consultees play a crucial role in providing advice throughout the process but are currently unable to recover their costs for the full range of statutory activities required under the regime.