How to prepare for the new infrastructure consenting process in Wales.
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Guidance
Guidance has been prepared to support the new consenting process for significant infrastructure projects in Wales. This includes advice on:
- pre-application requirements,
- how to make an application,
- how communities can get involved.
Read the guidance: Significant infrastructure projects (SIP): guidance
Transitional arrangements
Some projects submitted to the Welsh Ministers before 15 December 2025 will continue to be considered under the existing consenting regimes. These projects need to have met the transitional provisions set out in Section 146 of the Infrastructure (Wales) Act 2024.
Further guidance on transitional provisions is available here: Infrastructure consenting process: transitional provisions
Infrastructure consenting: contact details
Contact the Welsh Government’s Infrastructure Consenting Team if you need more information: infrastructureconsenting@gov.wales
Related documents
Further publications and information relating to the new consenting process:
- Written Statement: Introduction of the Infrastructure (Wales) Bill
- Written Statement: Infrastructure (Wales) Act 2024 – Laying of statutory instruments
- Written Statement: Implementation of the Infrastructure (Wales) Act 2024 – Progressing to a new infrastructure consenting process
- Consultation: Changes to the approval of infrastructure development
- Consultation: Implementing the Infrastructure (Wales) Act 2024