Transport Infrastructure Integration Angus Walker UKICE, 8 October 2015
THE PLANNING ACT 2008 REGIME Used (along with hybrid bills) for consenting nationally significant infrastructure projects
THE PLANNING ACT 2008 REGIME National Policy Statements Overarching energy Fossil fuel generation Renewable energy Gas networks Electricity networks Nuclear energy (Overarching transport) National Networks (road and rail) Ports (Airports) (Overarching waste and water) Waste water Hazardous waste (Radioactive waste) (Water)
NATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE COMMISSION Announced on Monday To examine UK infrastructure needs Initially, to examine and report on Transport in London Electricity generation Northern Powerhouse (inc. HS3)
WHAT IS TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE FOR? Just to reduce congestion? Or also to promote economic growth? Complementary to digital infrastructure? Or do both need to grow? A public good? Or a private benefit?
Angus Walker anguswalker@bdb-law.co.uk 020 7783 3441