National Grid
TSO
1 National Infrastructure Directorate
Local authorities
Key stakeholder group
Together with consultancy: communication strategy
2
Need case discussion with key stakeholders
3
Options appraisal: preferred strategic option
Key stakeholder consultation on corridor options
PA
NGOs PA
4
Voluntary public consultatio n
Consultation feedback report, preferred corridor
6
5
7
Consultation on communication strategy
Consultation on stakeholder mapping
Need case discussion
Public
Application documents handed in to NID
Three groups: “biodiversity and ecology”, “landscape and views”, and “cultural heritage and archaeology, meet ~ every 2nd month
9
PA
Meet ~ every 2nd month, discuss all matters around corridors
LA
Pu
Revision of application documents (incl. consultation report)
Negotiation with land owners
Final decision (within 3 months)
Key stakeholder consultation on corridor options
PA Community forums
Proposed application documents (incl. EIA): public consultation
Consultation before application is handed in
NGOs Thematic groups
Stakeholder consultation in thematic groups and community forums
Several meetings to discuss project
PA
Establishment of Planning Performance Agreements
(Stage 4, 5, 6)
(stage 2 and 3)
(stage 1)
Internal need determination
Permitting
Spatial planning
Need determination
8 Public announcement of project, publication of communication strategy in local newspapers
Public consultatio n
6
10
Public consultatio n
Work continues until line is built
Work continues until line is built
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Refers to the box numbers in the repport chapter, highlighting good practice
TSO
Transmission System Operator
Pu
Public
PA
Public authority
NGOs LA
Non-governmental organisations Local associations