Approval for New Pipeline – Consent Requirements
ES Required |
No ES Required |
Action Needed |
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>12 months (depends on size of development)
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Determine requirement for an Environmental Statement (ES). An ES is mandatory for installation of a pipeline that is greater than 40 km in length and 800 mm in diameter. Many smaller pipelines may form part of a wider development where an ES will be required (see New Projects). In this case the pipelines will be included in the wider development ES/Production Operations Application (PRA) submission and so a Pipeline Operations Application (PLA) need not be submitted to determine requirement for an ES. ![]() |
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Undertake Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and prepare ES. | ||||
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Undertake informal consultation with statutory consultees, DESNZ, JNCC and MS/CEFAS. | ||||
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Undertake early consultation with fishing interests. | ||||
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Identify if development occurs in vicinity of any habitats or protected species under EU Habitats Directive. Additional measures and a Habitats Regulatory Assessment may be required. ![]() |
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Prepare environmental information (and possibly chemical permit application) section of PLA. | ||||
n/a |
4-5 months |
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4 months
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4 months
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Submit Pipeline Works Authorisation, which includes application for Consent to Locate ![]() ![]() |
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Submit ES along with Pipeline Works Authorisation. |
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28 days |
28 days |
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Prepare and submit application for PLA for any chemicals to be used and discharged during pipeline commissioning. ![]() |
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Pipeline Construction |