The Planning Inspectorate recommends that the scoping report should include the following information: 5.14 At the same time as making a scoping request, the Applicant may also wish to provide a completed transboundary screening matrix dealing with the potential effects of the Proposed Development on other European Economic Area (EEA) States. The advice note also includes updated information relating to the fee arrangements for applications and examinations. This Advice Note has no statutory status and forms part of a suite of advice provided by the Planning Inspectorate. It was replaced as a non-prescribed consultation body by the Welsh Language Commissioner which now delivers this function. Consideration should be given towards the level of certainty and confidence attached to the information in order to aid the Planning Inspectorates decision. 5.1 Regulation 10(1) of the EIA Regulations allows a person who proposes to make an application for an order granting development consent to ask the Secretary of State to state in writing its opinion as to the scope and level of detail of the information to be provided in the ES. Annex has been updated to reflect current practice. This includes: 3.8 The Planning Inspectorate requests that notifications made in accordance with Regulation 8(1)(b) of the EIA Regulations are accompanied by information sufficient to facilitate Regulation 11. The Planning Inspectorate uses the term matters referring to those parts that are a subdivision of the aspect, for example an assessment of a particular species is a matter to the aspect of biodiversity. 8.5 Therefore, the level of detail and type of PEI may vary depending on: 8.6 Applicants should respond to these points and consider the most appropriate form in which to present the PEI. Nonetheless the Inspectorate has a duty to ensure that the applications and assessments necessary to inform a robust examination, recommendation or decision are supported by relevant and up to date information. This advice note should be read in conjunction with the supporting annexes found below: Advice Note Twelve: Transboundary Impacts and Process Republished December 2020 (version 6). The Planning Inspectorate recommends that the methodologies for baseline data collection, identifying The purpose of this Advice Note is to provide information to applicants about how to request a change to an application after it has been accepted, and before the close of the Examination. The reasoned conclusion should take into account current knowledge and methods of assessment. 7.1 The Planning Inspectorate requests that advance notice is given prior to making any screening/scoping request. Download March 2015 - Tidal Lagoon Cardiff EIA Scoping Report PDF for free. More detailed advice in respect of these points is provided in Annex 1. Recipients should note that e-mail traffic on Planning Inspectorate systems is subject to monitoring, recording and auditing to secure the effective operation of the system and for other lawful purposes. In turn the Inspectorate expects that consultation bodies will continue to work with Applicants to find suitable approaches and points of reference to aid the robust preparation of applications. (R10. Please note, this advice note refers to. Advice note no.9, paragraphs 2.3.8 to 2.3.12, have been amended in light of a Court of Appeal judgement and a further amendment has been made to paragraph 2.3.8 Test 2. In any event, Applicants should contact the relevant Infrastructure Planning Lead (IPL) at the Planning Inspectorate who will arrange an inception meeting in advance of any request to discuss details of the Proposed Development. I have considered your request under the terms of the Freedom of Information Act 2000. 1.6 Regulation 14 of the EIA Regulations establishes the information which an ES accompanying an application for an order granting development consent must include. Before adopting a scoping opinion, the Planning Inspectorate must consult the consultation bodies, who have 28 days to respond (Regulation 10(11) of the EIA Regulations). Thank you for your email, requesting information from the Planning Inspectorate. Cookies are files saved on your phone, tablet or computer when you visit a website. Is there empirical evidence available to support the request? The Planning Inspectorate is keen to emphasise this requirement since it relates clearly to the obligation placed on the decision maker (Secretary of State) under Regulation 21(b) of the EIA Regulations 2017. planning requirement or other legally binding method? 5.8 Prior to submitting a scoping request, Applicants may choose to undertake their own non-statutory consultation with the consultation bodies, or others. . Advice Note Two seeks to provide advice about the important role of local authorities at different stages of the Planning Act 2008 process. 1.7 This Advice Note explains the role that the Planning Inspectorate has in administering the EIA process on behalf of the Secretary of State. a description of the physical characteristics of the whole Proposed Development; a description of the location and any sensitive areas likely to be affected; a description of the aspects of the environment likely to be significantly affected; information on the likely significant effects resulting from residues and emissions and the use of natural resources; and, details of any features of the Proposed Development and any measures envisaged to avoid or prevent what might otherwise have been a significant adverse effect on the environment.