Consultation requirements removed for DCO projects: what changes from July 2026? From July 2026, one of the most significant reforms to the Development Consent Order (DCO) regime comes into force under the #Planning and #Infrastructure Act 2025. The longstanding statutory requirement for applicants to carry out pre-application consultation with prescribed consultees and local communities will be removed, marking a fundamental shift in how Nationally Significant #Infrastructure Projects...

UK Gov publish implementation plan concerning provisions of the PIA as they relate to #infrastructure #planning. Looking ahead this is: Lots to come on #NSIPs for the year ahead!

National Highways was awarded NIPA Project of the Year 2023 for the A417 Missing Link scheme, a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP). Principal Planning and Consenting Ltd proudly supported the project as lead Development Consent Order (DCO) managers, providing expert infrastructure planning and consenting management services to secure consent for this major infrastructure project. This recognition reflects a fantastic achievement for all organisations involved in delivering a...