Equalise the position of the NDA for the benefit of the Geological Disposal Facility
Equalise NDA position for GDF
The GDF, and associated site investigation development, is given "Critical National Priority" status by MHCLG in both the National Policy Statement, and either the NPPF or National Development Management Policy.
Government propose primary legislation which grants the NDA (and any member of the NDA group) the ability to promote a Compulsory Purchase Order and that the NDA (and any member of the NDA group) is deemed to have statutory undertaker status.
MHCLG amends the GPDO to grant a permitted development right to the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority to carry out surveys similar to the survey powers found in Part 17 Class J and K of Sch 2 of the GPDO.
If the Government accepts the above recommendations DESNZ should confirm that an alternative planning route for the borehole investigations does provide value for money. Our strong expectation is that a DCO is not proportionate for boreholes.
Government Response: Strategic approach to GDF planning reform
The Government is taking a strategic approach across all elements of this recommendation. The GDF will receive Critical National Priority status, and primary legislation is being pursued to grant the NDA statutory undertaker status with compulsory purchase powers. New permitted development rights will be introduced via GPDO amendment, and an alternative planning route for deep borehole investigations is being assessed. All actions are targeted for completion by December 2027, aligning with the original Taskforce timeline.
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