Willington gas pipeline given consent
The Department for Energy and Climate Change has recently approved an application for Willington C Gas Pipeline. The Pipeline will provide natural gas for a new power station at Willington. A connection will be made into the national transmission system near Yoxall, Staffordshire.
The decision comes as a result of the Planning Act 2008 (as amended by The Localism Act 2011). It is the first gas pipeline under the statutory provision. The decision was made after a six month examination period where it was subject to consideration from the public, statutory consultees and interested parties.
Planning Inspectorate’s Chief Executive, Simon Ridley, said:
“The certainty of knowing when a decision will be made following full consideration of public views provides developers and investors with the confidence needed to plan the infrastructure improvements this country needs to secure its energy and future economic growth.”
“The examination of the Willington C gas pipeline demonstrates the diversity of applications The Planning Inspectorate handles. More than 30 nationally significant projects have been decided. There are a further 24 at different stages in the process and another 50 awaiting submission.”
The decision together with the evidence of consideration are available on the National Infrastructure Planning website.