UK Statutory Instrument 2017 United Kingdom

Infrastructure Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017

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What's here

27 compliance obligations, 2 practical guides · 1 journey

Penalty landscape

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Who this Act binds

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  • Applicant 10
  • Any Person 1
  • Operator 1

Plus 15 non-business duties on Crown ministers, regulators, local authorities or tribunals — shown collapsed under each section below.

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Relevant guidance

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Applicants also bound by 146 other Acts (top 5 shown)
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Operators also bound by 125 other Acts (top 5 shown)

What this Act requires

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Schedules

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s.009

Considerations for screening decisions

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Secretary of State must consider specific criteria for EIA screening Crown / Minister / Government department
s.010

Application for a scoping opinion

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Secretary of State must provide a scoping opinion upon request Crown / Minister / Government department
s.026

Co-ordination

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Secretary of State must co-ordinate EIA and Habitats Regulation Assessments Crown / Minister / Government department
s.030

Decision notices

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Secretary of State must issue a detailed decision notice for EIA development Crown / Minister / Government department
s.035

Objectivity and bias

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Secretary of State and authorities must ensure objective decisions Crown / Minister / Government department
Browse 12 other sections — procedural / definitional / commencement
s.coronavirus: temporary modifications

Coronavirus: temporary modifications

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Official guidance

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Enforcement and responsible bodies

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Environment Agency

Primary

Environmental protection in England. Regulates waste, emissions, water quality, flood risk, and environmental permits for industrial activities. Enforces environmental law and issues …

Planning Inspectorate

The Planning Inspectorate

Examines applications for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) under the Planning Act 2008, including large offshore wind farms, power stations, and transmission …

DEFRA

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Government department responsible for environmental protection, food production and standards, agriculture, fisheries, and rural communities. Sets environmental policy and works with agencies …

Connected legislation

parent Act

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Made under

Planning Act 2008, Part 3 2008 Primary Act

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