Source · Select Committees · Transport Committee
Recommendation 14
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Include provisions on deemed marine licences in NPS for Ports to reduce burdens
Conclusion
The Development Consent Order process is meant to streamline the planning approval process for nationally significant infrastructure. To achieve this and to reduce duplication of regulatory burdens, the National Policy Statement for Ports should contain similar provisions on deemed marine licences to those in the NPS for renewable energy infrastructure. The provisions about dredging should also be made less onerous, given its strict regulation through other mechanisms. (Conclusion, Paragraph 84) 33