MHCLG published new National Infrastructure Planning Guidance on 3 July 2026, covering the pre-application, acceptance and pre-examination stages of the DCO process. The guidance streamlines the acceptance process, removes consultation from acceptance considerations, and establishes a four-month expectation for the pre-examination period. This broadly delivers the Taskforce's DCO streamlining recommendations through guidance rather than legislation.
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