Approval for New Project or Major Modification – Consent Requirements
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ES Required |
No ES Required |
Action Needed
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>12 months (depends on size of development)
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As early as possible |
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Determine requirement for an Environmental Statement (ES) by submission of Production Operations Application (PRA) (Note: An ES is mandatory for all new fields and for new or increased production of over 500 tonnes of oil or 500,000 m³ gas per day.  |
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Undertake informal consultation with statutory consultees, DESNZ, JNCC and MS/CEFAS. | ||||
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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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n/a |
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Undertake Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and prepare ES. | |||
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6 months |
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Apply in writing to DESNZ for Consent to Locate for fixed installation. |
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n/a |
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Prepare environmental information section of PRA. | |||
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n/a |
4 months |
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Submit Production Operations Application (PRA) along with Application for Consent (PON16). | ||
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3 months |
n/a |
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Submit ES along with Application for Consent (PON16). | ||
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Project Approval |
Also see summary tables for Production Consents and New Pipeline if appropriate.
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Key Compliance
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Ensure all commitments made within ES submitted to DESNZ are met with in detailed design and subsequent implementation of new project or modification. |
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Ensure all production or other consents are met (see Production Consents) |
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