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Recommendation 8
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Explicitly support the use of conditional commencement mechanisms within EN-7 or its guidance.
Conclusion
We also recommend that EN-7, or the accompanying guidance, explicitly support the use of conditional commencement mechanisms (also known as Grampian conditions). These would allow consent to be granted while restricting the start of specified works until relevant licences or authorisations are secured. (Recommendation, Paragraph 32)
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 19 November 2025. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗