The planning application process for a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) is different than a normal one regardless of its scale and complexity. The stages involved are the following:
- Pre-application
- Acceptance
- Pre-examination
- Examination
- Decision
- Post-decision.
The way that you would obtain planning permission for an NSIP, is through a Development Concent Order.
Applications are now decided by the Planning Inspectorate (PINS) and the Secratary of State.
