National Networks National Policy Statement

Transport Committee Closed Inquiry
Opened: 24 Mar 2023 Closed: 11 Mar 2024 Parliament page
The Transport Committee is carrying out an inquiry into the draft revised National Networks National Policy Statement (NNNPS) . The NNNPS is the Government’s statement of strategic planning policy for major road and rail schemes. It provides guidance to applicants in preparing, and the Secretary of State in determining, applications … Read more
11 Recommendations
5 Conclusions
1 Report
2 Oral sessions
3 Letters
2 Events
Activity timeline 9 events
17 Apr
2024
Correspondence
13 Mar
2024
Correspondence
11 Mar
2024
Report published
20 Oct
2023
Report published
6 Sep
2023
Correspondence
19 Jul
2023
Oral evidence
19 Jul
2023
Formal meeting (oral evidence session) · The Grimond Room, Portcullis House
28 Jun
2023
Oral evidence
28 Jun
2023
Formal meeting (oral evidence session) · The Grimond Room, Portcullis House
Oral evidence sessions 2 sessions
19 Jul 2023
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Dan Moore · Department for Transport David Buttery · Department for Transport Julian Worth · Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Martin Tugwell · Transport for the North Richard Holden MP · Department for Transport Steve Gooding · RAC Foundation
28 Jun 2023
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Colin Black · AECOM Mr Keith Buchan · Transport Planning Society Mr Mustafa Latif-Aramesh · BDB Pitmans Ms Rosie Allen · Green Alliance Professor Phil Goodwin · University College London (UCL) Ralph Smyth · Transport Action Network Robbie Owen · The National Infrastructure Planning Association
Title HC No. Published Items Response
Ninth Report - Draft revised National Policy Statement for Natio… HC 903 20 Oct 2023 16 Responded
Recommendations & Conclusions
4 results
Clear
1 Recommendation Accepted
Ninth Report - Draft revised Natio…
Review the National Networks National Policy Statement proactively following changes to net zero policies.
The review of the NNNPS was overdue. It was launched to bring the policy framework for major infrastructure schemes up to date, and as a response to legal challenges to schemes prompted by the introduction of significant net zero legislation. … Read more
Government Response
The government commits to reviewing National Policy Statements (NPSs) at least every five years, reflecting this commitment in the revised NNNPS text. They will also commission an external review of the NPS review and designation process and consider updating NPS review guidance.
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12 Recommendation Accepted
Ninth Report - Draft revised Natio…
Amend draft NNNPS to clarify 'associated development' for NSIPs with examples.
The Government should amend the draft revised NNNPS to clarify, by way of providing a list of examples, what would normally be deemed to be ‘associated development’ for schemes which meet the threshold for nationally significant infrastructure.
Government Response
The government refers to existing guidance from DLUHC on associated development and believes it provides sufficient illustrative examples, and notes the draft revised NNNPS included new text recognizing the strategic importance of providing appropriate lorry parking facilities and requires applicants to consider lorry parking needs (including at SRFIs).
Department for Transport
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14 Conclusion Accepted
Ninth Report - Draft revised Natio…
NNNPS could provide greater scrutiny for large-scale, non-NSIP transport schemes.
The NNNPS could be a helpful document when making decisions on transport schemes which are not classed as nationally significant but are still large scale or regionally important. These schemes are currently consented through the Transport and Works Act and … Read more
Government Response
The Department for Transport considers that existing guidance in the revised NNNPS provides sufficient clarity regarding its status in other consenting regimes and that a one size fits all approach would be disproportionate for Transport and Works Act applications.
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15 Conclusion Accepted
Ninth Report - Draft revised Natio…
Amend draft NNNPS to clarify policy relevance for non-NSIP schemes consented under TWA.
The draft revised NNNPS should be amended to include provision which makes it clear how the NNNPS could be a relevant policy consideration for non-NSIP schemes which are currently consented under the Transport and Works Act. (Paragraph 71) Restructuring the … Read more
Government Response
The Department for Transport considers that paragraph 1.9 of the revised NNNPS provides sufficient clarity regarding the status of the NNNPS in other consenting regimes, and that a one size fits all approach would be disproportionate for Transport and Works Act applications.
Department for Transport
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Government Response AI assessment · 16 of 11 classified
Accepted 4
Accepted in Part 1
Deferred 2
Not Addressed 6
Rejected 3
Total 11 recs + 5 conclusions
Correspondence 3 letters
17 Apr 2024 Correspondence from the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department for Transport relating to the updated National Networks National Policy, dated 19 March 2024
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13 Mar 2024 Correspondence from the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department for Transport relating to the publication of the revised draft National Networks National Policy Statement and the Government Response to the Committee's Ninth Report of Session 2022-23, dated 6 March 2024
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6 Sep 2023 Correspondence from the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department for Transport, relating to National Networks National Policy Statement, dated 12 August 2023
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