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Policy Paper Published 18 Sep 2023 Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs ↗ View on GOV.UK

National Policy Statement for water resources infrastructure

Policies for developing nationally-significant infrastructure projects for water resources in England.

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The National Policy Statement (NPS) aims to:

  • streamline the planning permission process for nationally-significant water infrastructure projects
  • enable new water supply infrastructure
  • provide planning guidance for applicants

The NPS will be used as the primary basis for examination by the Examining Authority. It will be used by the Secretary of State to consider development consent applications for nationally-significant water resource infrastructure projects.

Defra previously consulted on the draft National Policy Statement for water resources infrastructure. Read the summary of responses and government response.

The NPS was designated on 18 September 2023.

This NPS is supported an Appraisal of Sustainability and a Habitats Regulations Assessment. These documents can be made available on request from: water.resources@defra.gov.uk