Public Notice: Development Consent Order 2025 | Department for Transport
4th March 2025
Department for Transport
THE ASSOCIATED BRITISH PORTS (IMMINGHAM GREEN ENERGY TERMINAL) DEVELOPMENT CONSENT ORDER 2025
THE INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING (ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT) REGULATIONS 2017
NOTICE OF A DECISION ON AN APPLICATION FOR AN ORDER GRANTING DEVELOPMENT CONSENT FOR EIA DEVELOPMENT
The Secretary of State for Transport (“the Secretary of State”) gives notice under regulation 31(2) of the Infrastructure Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 that a determination has been made on an application made by Associated British Ports (“the Applicant”) for development consent under the Planning Act 2008 (“the 2008 Act”) for Environmental Impact Assessment development.
The DCO would authorise the construction of a multi-user liquid bulk green energy terminal located on the eastern side of the Port of Immingham, including the construction of harbour facilities and the erection of a Hydrogen Production Facility.
In addition, the Order would contain compulsory acquisition powers in relation to land and rights that would be required for the purposes of the development.
The Secretary of State has determined, following consideration of the report of the Examining Authority which conducted an examination into the Application, that development consent should be granted and has decided, therefore, to make an Order under section 114, 115 and 120 of the 2008 Act.
The statement of reasons for deciding to make an Order granting development consent, which has been prepared by the Secretary of State under section 116 of the 2008 Act and regulation 31(2) of the Infrastructure Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017, containing the content of the decision, the requirements imposed in connection with the development, the main reasons and considerations on which the decision is based including relevant information about the participation of the public, a description of the main features to avoid, reduce and offset any major adverse effects of the development and information regarding the right to challenge the decision and the procedures for doing so, is published on the Planning Inspectorate’s website at:
https://national-infrastructure-consenting.planninginspectorate.gov.uk/projects/TR030008
It is also available at the following location:
The Planning Inspectorate, National Infrastructure Directorate, Temple Quay House,
Bristol BS1 6PN.
To make an appointment for inspection of the documents contact the Planning Inspectorate
on 0303 444 5000 or email NIEnquiries@pins.gov.uk.
