Large-scale energy projects and NSIPs

Latest updates

The Chairs of both councils have written to the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero regarding energy developments in the eastern region including the Norwich to Tilbury project.

Download the July 2023 letter from the Babergh Chairperson regarding energy development

Download the July 2023 letter from the Mid Suffolk Chairperson regarding energy development

What are NSIPs?

Nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIPs) are large-scale projects that relate to either energy, waste, transport or water.

Examples of NSIPs include roads, railway lines, power stations, and offshore windfarms. The scale of these developments causes them to be large and complicated projects that take many years to complete.

How are NSIPs dealt with?

NSIPs are processed and decided by the Planning Inspectorate. Many different people are consulted to get the best available knowledge on the proposal and its impacts. This includes local communities and councils.

Large-scale energy projects

Large-scale energy projects (that are smaller than NSIPs) are processed and decided by councils in a similar way to normal planning applications.

These projects are also dealt with by our Strategic Projects team because of their important role in the wider energy network of the region.

Current projects

This table shows the NSIPS and large-scale energy projects affecting Babergh and Mid Suffolk currently being considered by the LPA. You can find more details by clicking the project website link or by searching the reference on our Public Access system.

Please contact us if you have any questions:

Email Bron Curtis, Principal Planning Officer