Consultation on streamlining infrastructure planning

The following table of contents sets out the areas that we are looking to make changes to the Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIP) consenting process through guidance, government services and legislation.

You can respond to the questions in any order. However, please note that some questions are mandatory and will require a response before you are able to continue. Once you have finished, please click on the 'Finish' button to submit your response. You will have the option to receive a copy of your answers by email before you finally submit.

This consultation opened on 01 September 2025 and will remain open for eight weeks, closing 27 October 2025.

A statement on personal data can be found within the About You section of this survey.

Page	Response
About You (Required)	0 of 6 questions answered
Pre-application: guidance for applicants preparing applications	0 of 5 questions answered
Pre-application: the role of different stakeholders and statutory bodies at pre-application	0 of 7 questions answered
Pre-application: guidance and documents to support acceptance, examination and decision	0 of 4 questions answered
Pre-application: enhancing notification and publicity	0 of 5 questions answered
Acceptance: changes to the acceptance test	0 of 2 questions answered
Pre-examination and Examination: enabling sharper focus and stronger outcomes in the examination stage through focused IAPIs	0 of 1 questions answered
Pre-examination and Examination: supporting effective examination through guidance for public bodies	0 of 4 questions answered
Pre-examination and Examination: procedural flexibility for land acquisition amendments during examination	0 of 2 questions answered
Pre-examination and Examination: guidance on pre-examination and examination of applications	0 of 2 questions answered
Reforming NSIP Services: pre-application services	0 of 10 questions answered
Reforming NSIP Services: the fast-track process	0 of 5 questions answered
Mandatory pre-application requirements under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990	0 of 1 questions answered

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