Have Your Say
Before submitting their application, the project promoter must consult the community.
Promoters usually advertise their consultations in local newspapers, dedicated websites, and/or by sending letters or flyers to nearby residents. The promoter will also send notifications to statutory consultees which include the parish, district and county councils.
The materials will include contact details and instructions on how to respond to the consultation. There is usually more than one consultation so you can view the proposals at an early stage and then more formally once more information is available.
Once a project is listed on the Planning Inspectorate’s website you can search for the project and sign up for email updates on the progress of the application.
If you want to participate in the examination of an NSIP, you will need to sign up for updates, as the promoter will notify you about key events and deadlines. You must register to have your say at the pre-examination stage.
To find out more about having your say on NSIPs, including how to access the registration page for making comments, please read the Planning Inspectorate's Having Your Say guide.
More information can be found about participating in an NSIP on the Planning Inspectorate’s website about participating in the process.