Infrastructure Planning Commission Publishes Advice on Habitats Assessment for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects

摘要

In April 2011, the Infrastructure Planning Commission ("IPC") published "Advice note ten: Habitat Regulations Assessment relevant to nationally significant infrastructure projects" to assist applicants seeking a development consent order ("DCO") for nationally significant infrastructure projects under the Planning Act 2008. The advice note: 1. Briefly describes the legislative framework and obligations on both the IPC decision-maker and the developer under the Habitats Directive which is implemented in England and Wales by the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010';