Establish a unit to discharge Development Consent Order (DCO) requirements
Establish DCO requirements discharge unit
DESNZ and MOD should establish a unit which discharges DCO Requirements. Guidance issued by MHCLG should be updated to endorse the use of this unit as the discharging authority for DCOs relating to nuclear development. Local authority involvement in the discharge of conditions can be secured through a requirement for consultation prior to submission to the Department.
Government Response: DCO requirements discharge unit being established
DESNZ is establishing a new unit within the Infrastructure Planning Delivery team dedicated to post-consent discharge of DCO requirements. The unit will initially focus on nuclear power and electricity networks, with a view to expanding its remit over time. This directly implements the Taskforce's recommendation to centralise DCO requirements discharge, following the model of DfT's National Case Unit. The phased approach allows the unit to build capacity and processes before broadening its scope.
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Taskforce target: June 2026
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