What is development consent order?

A Development Consent Order (DCO) is the means of obtaining permission for developments categorised as Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIP). This includes energy, transport, water and waste projects.

How long does a development consent order last?

From accepting an application to making a decision, the whole process should last in the region of 15 months.

What is a Nsip?

Nonspecific interstitial pneumonia (NSIP) is a rare lung disorder that can cause difficulty breathing, a dry cough, fatigue and other symptoms. It can usually be treated successfully with corticosteroids.

What is a DCO hearing?

Development Consent Order (DCO) This is a statutory order which provides consent for the project and means that a range of other consents, such as planning permission and listed building consent, will not be required.

How long is a JR period?

Overall while there may be 6 weeks in planning cases and up to three months in non-planning law cases to take action, you cannot be dilatory or look as though you are acquiescing in a decision. It is worth considering action as soon as you possibly can. In statutory appeals cases the time is fixed at six weeks.

What is a DCO requirement?

This article was first published here by Westlaw UK on 14 August 2014. A Development Consent Order (“DCO”) is a statutory instrument granted by the Secretary of State to authorise the construction and development of a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project.

Is NSIP a terminal illness?

The prognosis for patients with cellular NSIP is excellent, with a low mortality rate. In the case of fibrotic NSIP, the prognosis is less favorable, with a median survival period of six to 13.5 years after diagnosis.

What is UIP?

Usual interstitial pneumonia (UIP) is a form of lung disease characterized by progressive scarring of both lungs. The scarring (fibrosis) involves the pulmonary interstitium (the supporting framework of the lung). UIP is thus classified as a form of interstitial lung disease.

What is a Pap letter?

A pre-action protocol letter, or PAP, is a legal letter written to the Home Office in order to try and resolve a dispute before court proceedings are commenced. It is sometimes also referred to as a ‘letter before claim’ or ‘letter before action’.