INC led the consenting and permitting team for the A358 Improvement Scheme on behalf of National Highways, supporting the project from optioneering through to Development Consent Order (DCO) application readiness. 

INC acted as the central interface for consenting across project workstreams, ensuring all outputs met client standards and that the consenting process was coordinated effectively. This included managing the DCO process under the Planning Act 2008, overseeing statutory consultation activities and preparing the project for submission as a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP).

Key responsibilities included developing and implementing the consenting strategy, coordinating workstreams and DCO deliverables, managing stakeholder engagement, and leading liaison with the Planning Inspectorate. INC also provided specialist advice on DCO drafting, the route to consent, and the management of additional consents and licences, alongside reviewing submission documents and undertaking document audits to ensure a robust and compliant application.