Who is contacted about a SIP application, and when this happens.
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Introduction
The table below outlines the parties PEDW will notify at the commencement of the examination of an application.
Developers may wish to consider consult the same bodies so that any issues are raised at an earliest opportunity, however the minimum requirements for consultation are set out in the schedule to the Infrastructure Consent (Pre-Application and Application Procedure and Transitional Provisions) (Wales) Regulations 2025.
Who PEDW will notify when an examination starts
| Consultee / organisation | When to notify |
|---|---|
| Relevant Planning Authority (PA) | Where any part of the development is within the PA boundary |
| Community Council | Where any part of the development is within the community boundary |
| Members of the Senedd (local area) | Where any part of the development is within their constituency/region |
| Members of the House of Commons (local area) | Where any part of the development is within their constituency/region |
| Owners/Occupiers of adjoining land | All SIPs |
| Natural Resources Wales | All SIPs |
| Water & Sewerage Undertaker | All SIPs |
| National Air Traffic Services | All SIPs |
| Ministry of Defence | All SIPs |
| Public Health Wales | All SIPs |
| Transport for Wales | All SIPs |
| Transport Directorate (Welsh Government) | All SIPs |
| Cadw | All SIPs |
| Welsh Archaeological Trust (Heneb) | All SIPs |
| Canal & River Trust | All SIPs |
| Distribution Network Operators | All SIPs |
| Relevant Railway Network Operator | Where development may affect railway land, crossings or new rail infrastructure. |
| Coal Authority / Mining Remediation Authority | Where development lies on or affects former coalfield/mining areas. |
| The Crown Estate | Development likely to affect the Crown Estate or is located on Crown Land |
| Sports Council for Wales | Where development impacts a playing field. |
| Theatres Trust | Where development impacts theatres or protected cultural venues. |
Agricultural Land Classification & Soil unit – Welsh Government
| All SIPs |
| The relevant Fire and Rescue Authority | All SIPs |
| The Civil Aviation Authority | Development relating to airports or which are likely to affect an airport or its current or future operation |
| The Crown Estate | Development that includes a requirement for a deemed marine license. |
| The Joint Nature Conservation Committee | Development that includes a requirement for a deemed marine license. |
| Maritime & Coastguard Agency | Development that includes a requirement for a deemed marine license. |
| Trinity House | Development that includes a requirement for a deemed marine license. |
| Reserved Trust Ports | Development that includes a requirement for a deemed marine license. |
| Local Harbour Authorities | Development that includes a requirement for a deemed marine license. |
| Local Ports | Development that includes a requirement for a deemed marine license. |
| Royal Commission on Ancient and Historic Monuments of Wales | Development that includes a requirement for a deemed marine license. |
| Inshore Fisheries & Conservation Authorities | Development that includes a requirement for a deemed marine license. |
| Royal Yachting Association | Development that includes a requirement for a deemed marine license. |
| UK Chamber of Shipping | Development that includes a requirement for a deemed marine license. |
| Associated British Ports | Development likely to affect an area under control of a harbour authority. |
| National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations (NFFO) | Development that includes a requirement for a deemed marine license. |
| Welsh Fishermen’s Association | Development that includes a requirement for a deemed marine license. |
| Marine Management Organisation | Where marine impacts extend into English waters or MMO jurisdiction. |
| All neighboring Planning Authorities including National Park Authorities | All SIPs |
| Joint Radio Company | All SIPs containing Wind Turbines |
| Arqiva | All SIPs containing Wind Turbines |
| Health and Safety Executive | All SIPs |
Office for Nuclear Regulation
| Development likely to affect the civil nuclear industry |
| Department for Transport - Wrecks | Development that includes a requirement for a deemed marine license. |
| Shellfish Association of Great Britain | Development that includes a requirement for a deemed marine license. |
| UK Hydrographic Office | Development that includes a requirement for a deemed marine license |
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs - Northern Ireland
| Development that includes a requirement for a deemed marine license and may affect Irish International Water |
Isle of Man Dept of Environment, Food and Agriculture
| Development likely to affect land or water within the authority of the Isle of Man |
| Natural England | Development likely to affect an AONB or a National Network Site in England |
| Historic England | Development likely to affect historic assets in England |
| Environment Agency | Development likely to affect land in England |
| Relevant airports | Development likely to affect air traffic |
| Royal Society for the protection of birds (RSPB) | Development likely to affect RSPB land |
| an owner, lessee, tenant or occupier of the land | All SIPs where there (ICO) includes CA |
| a person who has an interest in the land, or has the power to sell, convey or release the land. | All SIPs where there (ICO) includes CA |