Pipeline Construction Authorisations under the

Pipelines Act 1962

Considerations made under:

The Pipelines Act 1962 The Pipe-line Works (Environmental Impact Assessment)

Regulations 2000 The Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 The Pipelines Safety Regulations 1996 (enforced by the

Health & Safety Executive)

Can all be found in full on Office of Public Service Information website (http://www.opsi.gov.uk/)

Applications for PCAEarly informal consultation

Application•PL2

•Maps•Book of Reference

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•Limits of deviation

Consultation – 28 days

Consideration and Decision

An objection from the Local Planning Authority automatically triggers a Public Inquiry

Scottish Ministers also reserve the power to call a Public Inquiry or hearing where there is no objection from the LPA but they consider it appropriate to do so.

Access to land Ideally achieved by voluntary agreement

(easements)

If not, open to applicant to use powers of compulsory purchase or compulsory rights orders (as set out in Part 1 of Second Schedule to 1962 Act)

Provision for inquiry or hearing

Decision made by Scottish Ministers

Pressure Points Quality of Environmental Statement – longer

consultation period?

Landowner agreements – delays?

Public awareness/opinion

Perceived expertise – limited experience with onshore pipeline authorisations

Mark ChristieEnergy Consents and Deployment Unit0300 244 1239Mark.christie@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Business-Industry/Energy/Infrastructure/Energy-Consents