Update

R25Update DCO guidance
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Government Response: DCO guidance update by Summer 2026

The Government will publish new National Infrastructure Planning Guidance by Summer 2026. The updated guidance will address pre-application processes, minimise refusals at the acceptance stage, set a four-month expectation for the pre-examination period, and strengthen the Initial Assessment of Principal Issues (IAPI) to focus examinations on material matters. This is a comprehensive acceptance of the Taskforce's DCO streamlining recommendations, delivered through guidance rather than legislation.

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Source: Policy PaperDESNZ, March 2026

Impact on Overall Status

Confidence changed to: high
Comprehensive DCO guidance update committed by Summer 2026.
Recommendation Context
Chapter: Chapter 8: The Planning System
Owner: MHCLG
Current Status: On Track
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