Decision details

To provide an outline of the details set out in the second non statutory consultation on the Fens and Lincs reservoirs proposal and associated infrastructure. To set out the background to these proposals at this stage, which is part of the pre-app stage prior to the submission of the projects as separate Development Consent Order (DCO) applications. Due to the timing of the consultation, delegation is sought to enable the Council response to be submitted within the statutory, short timeline.

The Cabinet has

(a)  authorised the Chief Planning Officer, in consultation with the Executive Leader and Executive Councillor for Economy, Regeneration and Housing, to prepare and submit formal comments on the current second non statutory consultation on the Fens and Lincs reservoirs and associated infrastructure proposals; and

(b)  delegated authority to the Chief Planning Officer to take all associated action necessary in the interests of the efficient and timely conduct of the Council’s compliance with the Fens Reservoir and the Lincs Reservoir Development Consent Order (DCO) procedures including but not limited to:

  i.  prepare the Council’s responses to any written questions from Examining Authority during the DCO Examinations and to submit those to the Examining Authority;

  ii.  settle the content of and submit any Written Representations to the Examining Authority;

  iii.  to negotiate, settle and complete any legal agreements relevant to secure the granting of a DCO pursuant to the applications;

  iv.  settling and the submission of the Statement of Common Ground to the Examining Authority;

  v.  the instruction of witnesses and legal advisors throughout the Examination process if required; and

  vi.  the discharge of DCO requirements made under any development consent order granted by Secretary of State.

As outlined within the report.

As outlined within the report.

As outlined within the report.