What happens next
10 May 2023 – Deadline for Secretary of State to make decision.
The Examining Authority issued a Recommendation Report to the Secretary of State on 10 February 2023. The Secretary of State has three months in which to issue a decision. The decision letter and Recommendation Report will be published on this project page once a decision has been made.
Timeline (57 items)
The Applicant is invited to comment on the responses received to the Secretary of State’s letter of 10 March 2023 (PDF, 269KB). The Secretary of State has also asked (PDF, 230KB) that all parties listed provide a response to his letter of 10 March 2023. The deadline for receipt of comments is 23.59 on 11 April 2023.
The responses to the Secretary of State’s consultation letter dated 10 March 2023 (PDF, 269KB) have been published.
Parties are invited to provide a response to the Secretary of State’s consultation letter dated 10 March 2023 (PDF, 269KB). The deadline for receipt of comments is 24 March 2023.
Recommendations given by the Planning Inspectorate. 10 May 2023 – Deadline for Secretary of State to make decision.
The Examination closed at 23.59 on 10 November 2022. Notification of completion of the Examination (s99) (PDF, 131 KB) has been issued.
The Deadline 13 submissions have now been published.
The Examining Authority has also exercised its discretion to accept the following Additional Submissions:
- Huntsman Polyurethanes (UK) Limited (PDF, 354 KB)
- SABIC UK Petrochemicals Limited (PDF, 341 KB)
The Examination Library (PDF, 1,022 KB) updated
The Deadline 12 submissions have now been published.
The Examining Authority has issued a Procedural Decision (PDF, 100 KB) to accept the Change Request (PDF, 154 KB) submitted by the Applicants at Deadline 12.
The Examination Library (PDF, 893 KB) has been updated.
The Examining Authority has issued a Rule 17 – request for further information, (PDF, 252 KB) from the Applicants, Natural England and the Environment Agency. The deadline for responses is Deadline 13, Monday 7 November 2022.
The Examination Library (PDF, 893 KB) has been updated.
The Deadline 11 submissions have been published.
The Examination Library (PDF, 815 KB) will be updated shortly.
The Action Points for the following Hearings have been published:
- Issue Specific Hearing 5 – draft Development Consent Order (PDF, 92 KB)
- Issue Specific Hearing 6 – Environmental Matters (PDF, 83 KB)
- Compulsory Acquisition Hearing 3 (PDF, 82 KB)
The audio and transcriptions for the Hearings have also been published and the Examination Library (PDF, 815 KB) updated.
If you wish to view this weeks Hearings please us the live stream link: The Net Zero Teesside Project (liveeventstream.online)
Additional Submissions – Accepted at the discretion of the Examining Authority:
- Position Statement for Issue Specific Hearing 5 on the draft Development Consent Order from North Tees Group (PDF, 217 KB)
- Position statement for Compulsory Acquisition Hearing 3 from North Tees Group (PDF, 219 KB)
The Examination Library (PDF, 797 KB) has been updated.
The Examining Authority has been made aware that North Tees Limited – Response to the Examining Authority’s Written Questions (PDF, 117 KB) was received at Deadline 2, but not published. This has now been published and the Examination Library updated, (REP2-070a).
The Examining Authority has issued its Third Written Questions (PDF, 256 KB).
The Examination Library (PDF, 795 KB) will be updated shortly.
The submission received at Deadline 10 has been published.
The Examining Authority has published its Agendas for the Hearings being held on the 18 and 19 October 2022 and Accompanied Site Inspection 2 Itinerary (PDF 1,010 KB)
The Examination Library (PDF, 795 KB) has been updated
The Deadline 9 submissions have been published.
The Examination Library (PDF, 812 KB) will be updated shortly.
The Examining Authority has issued a letter notifying parties of hearings and Accompanied Site Inspection w/c 17 October 2022 (PDF, 292 KB). The letter also amends the timetable and requests further information.
The Deadline 8 submissions have been published.
The Examination Library (PDF, 1.5MB) has been updated.
The Examining Authority has issued a letter notifying parties of hearings and Accompanied Site Inspection w/c 17 October 2022 (PDF, 292 KB). The letter also amends the timetable and requests further information.
The Report on the Implications for European Sites has been published (PDF, 391 KB).
The Examining Authority carried out an Unaccompanied Site Inspection on Tuesday 13 September (PDF, 106 KB)
The Examining Authority has issued its Procedural Decision (PDF, 193 KB) to accept the Applicants’ changes submitted on 23 August 2022 (PDF, 219 KB). Any representations on the proposed changes should be provided by Deadline 8 (20 September 2022) and any comments on representations by Deadline 9 (6 October 2022).
The Deadline 7 submissions have been published.
The Examination Library (PDF, 1.5MB) has been updated.
The Deadline 6 submissions have been published.
The Examination Library (PDF, 529KB) has been updated.
The Deadline 6 submissions have been published.
The Examination Library (PDF, 529KB) will be updated shortly.
The Examining Authority’s Second Written Questions have been published (PDF, 503 KB).
The time reserved for hearings and Accompanied Site Inspection w/c 5 September has been cancelled as they are not required. The hearings and Accompanied Site Inspection reserved w/c 17 October are likely to go ahead.
The Deadline 5 submissions have been published. The Examination Library (PDF, 529KB) will be updated shortly.
The video recordings, transcripts and any action points from Issue Specific Hearing 3 (ISH3), Issue Specific Hearing 4 (ISH4) and the Compulsory Acquisition Hearing 2 (CAH2) have been published.
Joining instructions for those attending Issue Specific Hearing 3 (PDF, 176 KB), Compulsory Acquisition Hearing 2 (PDF, 180 KB) and Issue Specific Hearing 4 (PDF, 154 KB) virtually have been sent.
The livestream is available for anyone wishing to observe in real time: https://www.liveeventstream.online/planning-inspectorate-hearings/the-net-zero-teesside-project
Please note that the hearings will start broadcasting LIVE once they open. If the Livestream doesn’t initially work, it may be resolved by refreshing the page. If you have any issues with accessing the Livestream please contact the Case Team on 0303 444 5000.
The Deadline 4 submissions have been published. The Examination Library (PDF, 529KB) will be updated shortly.
The agendas for the following hearings have been published:
The agendas for the following hearings have been published:
Issue Specific Hearing 3 on the draft Development Consent Order – 12 July 2022 (PDF, 176 KB)
Compulsory Acquisition Hearing 2 – 13 July 2022 (PDF, 180 KB)
Issue Specific Hearing 4 on environmental matters – 14 and (if required) 15 July 2022 (PDF, 154 KB)
The Deadline 3 submissions have been published. The Examination Library will be updated shortly.
The Examining Authority has published a letter notifying parties of the Hearings (PDF, 64 KB) to be held during w/c 11 July 2022.
The Deadline 2 submissions have been published.
The Examination Library will be updated shortly.
The Examining Authority’s Procedural Decision (PDF, 65 KB) in respect of the Applicants’ proposed changes and acceptance of their Additional Submissions has been published.
The Deadline 1 submissions have been published.
The Examination Library will be updated shortly.
The following documents have been published:
- Examination Timetable (Rule 8 letter) (PDF, 399 KB)
- The Examining Authority’s First Written Questions (PDF, 767 KB). The Deadline for responses is Deadline 2, Thursday 9 June 2022
The Examination Library will be updated shortly.
The Examination Timetable (Rule 8 letter) has been sent to Interested Parties
Procedural decision following Preliminary Meeting
The video recordings, transcripts and any action points from the Preliminary Hearing (PM), Issue Specific Hearing 1 (ISH1), Issue Specific Hearing 2 (ISH2) and the Compulsory Acquisition Hearing (CAH) have been published, together with the PM note (PDF, 118 KB).
Joining instructions for those attending Compulsory Acquisition Hearing 1 virtually have been sent.
The livestream is available for anyone wishing to observe in real time: https://www.liveeventstream.online/planning-inspectorate-hearings/the-net-zero-teesside-project
Please note that the hearing will start broadcasting LIVE once it opens. If the Livestream doesn’t initially work, it may be resolved by refreshing the page. If you have any issues with accessing the Livestream please contact the Case Team on 0303 444 5000.
Joining instructions for those attending Issue Specific Hearing 2 virtually have been sent.
The livestream is available for anyone wishing to observe in real time: https://www.liveeventstream.online/planning-inspectorate-hearings/the-net-zero-teesside-project
Please note that the hearing will start broadcasting LIVE once it opens. If the Livestream doesn’t initially work, it may be resolved by refreshing the page. If you have any issues with accessing the Livestream please contact the Case Team on 0303 444 5000.
Joining instructions for those attending the Preliminary Meeting virtually have been sent.
The livestream is available for anyone wishing to observe in real time: https://www.liveeventstream.online/planning-inspectorate-hearings/the-net-zero-teesside-project
Please note that the Preliminary Meeting will start broadcasting LIVE once it opens. If the Livestream doesn’t initially work, it may be resolved by refreshing the page. If you have any issues with accessing the Livestream please contact the Case Team on 0303 444 5000.
- Preliminary Meeting takes place
- Examination begins
Joining instructions for those attending the Preliminary Meeting virtually have been sent.
The livestream is available for anyone wishing to observe in real time: https://www.liveeventstream.online/planning-inspectorate-hearings/the-net-zero-teesside-project
Please note that the Preliminary Meeting will start broadcasting LIVE once it opens. If the Livestream doesn’t initially work, it may be resolved by refreshing the page. If you have any issues with accessing the Livestream please contact the Case Team on 0303 444 5000.
The Examining Authority’s response (PDF, 172 KB) to the Applicants’ request for proposed changes (PDF, 690 KB) has been published.
The itinerary for the Accompanied Site Inspection to take place on Thursday 12 May 2022 has been published (PDF, 402 KB)
The notification of Preliminary Meeting (Rule 6 letter) has been sent Read the letter
The letter also includes the draft Examination Timetable and Initial Assessment of Principal Issues.
The Examining Authority carried out an Unaccompanied Site Inspection on Tuesday 1 March 2022 (PDF, 604KB). The note has also been added to the Examination Library (PDF, 316KB).
The Examining Authority has exercised its discretion to accept the following Additional Submission: Mike Blood – withdrawal of Relevant Representation
The Examining Authority has written to the Applicants following their letter of 18 February 2022 (PDF, 629 KB) – Notification of Proposed Changes to the Net Zero Teesside Development Consent Order Application.
The Notification of Proposed Changes document (PDF, 29 MB) has also been published.
The Examining Authority has issued a letter (PDF, 93KB) in relation to the request by the Applicants in respect of the Timing of the Preliminary Meeting.
Comments received in response to the Examining Authority letter of 7 February 2022 have been published.
The Examining Authority has written to Interested Parties and Affected Persons following the Applicants’ letter of 4 February 2022 (PDF, 840 KB) and is seeking a response from parties by Monday 14 February 2022.
If you have any questions, please contact us: [email protected]
The Examining Authority has written to the Applicants following their letter of 26 January 2022 and is seeking a response from the Applicants by Friday 4 February 2022.
The Applicants’ response will be published on the project webpage and Interested Parties and Affected Persons will then be invited to comment by Monday 14 February 2022.
