The Abergelli Power Gas Fired Generating Station Order 2019

An application under section 37 of the Planning Act 20081 (the “2008 Act”) has been made to the Secretary of State for an order granting development consent.

The application has been examined by a single appointed person appointed by the Secretary of State pursuant to Chapter 3 of Part 6 of the 2008 Act and carried out in accordance with Chapter 4 of Part 6 of the 2008 Act and the Infrastructure Planning (Examination Procedure) Rules 20102. The single appointed person has submitted a report and recommendation to the Secretary of State under section 83 of the 2008 Act3.

The Secretary of State, has considered the report and recommendation of the Examining Authority, has taken into account the environmental information in accordance with regulation 3 of the Infrastructure Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 20094 and has had regard to the documents and matters referred to in section 104(2) of the 2008 Act.

The Secretary of State, having decided the application, has determined to make an order giving effect to the proposals comprised in the application.

In accordance with section 127 of the 2008 Act5, the Secretary of State has applied the relevant tests and is satisfied that they have been met.