Project initiation - Scoping

Completed

Environmental Studies

Complete

Preparation of Environmental Statement

Complete

Pre-Application consultations

Complete although post-application consultations are ongoing

Submission of Planning Application under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990

Submitted in December 2009 and validated in February 2010.

Evaluation of environmental information, consultee responses & other material consideration by local planning authorities

Ongoing

Planning permission: Refuse or grant (with or without conditions)

Estimated September / October 2010

Implementation and monitoring