Consultation
Community feedback is integral to the project
Public consultation is a crucial component of the pre-application process for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs). We are committed to early and continuous engagement to ensure that the development of our proposals for the Jubilee Energy Hub is informed and shaped by community input. Local communities, residents, and councils play a vital role in this process.
The design of the proposed development is a dynamic process that evolves through community input. We’re planning two stages of community consultation to ensure your feedback is woven into every aspect of our project.
Stage 1: Initial Non-Statutory Consultation
The initial non-statutory consultation stage is still to commence, and in due course we publish the start date for any consultation process here. The process will run for 6 weeks. During this time, we are presenting our early-stage proposals for the Jubilee Energy Hub and are seeking your feedback on our plans. Stakeholder input, alongside ongoing studies and surveys, will shape and refine our proposals. Our commitment is to engage with local communities regarding our initial plans during this Stage 1 consultation, to offer you the opportunity to share your perspectives and feedback with us at an early stage in the development process. See more information on Stage 1, including details on the in-person and digital consultation activities we have planned.
Stage 2: Statutory Consultation
Further to developing more detailed proposals for the project, we will then carry out a second stage of consultation (‘Stage 2’). This will be a statutory stage of consultation as is required by the Development Consent Order process. We expect to carry out this second stage of consultation in XXXXX. This statutory stage is required for NSIP applications and will focus on:
- The location of equipment for the solar park and battery storage
- The cable connection between the various areas of the development
- Proposed mitigation and enhancement measures for impacts during construction and operation
Feedback from this stage, combined with ongoing assessment findings, will help finalise our detailed plans for submission to the Planning Inspectorate.
The second stage of consultation will likely be the last time we consult on our proposals for the Jubilee Energy Hub before submission. But don’t worry, if the application goes forward for review,you’ll have the chance to register your interest with the Planning Inspectorate, who will then keep you in the loop about our application’s status and how you can continue to have your say.
Creating benefits for the community
In addition to supporting the UK on a national level by creating low-cost, renewable energy, we believe those communities closest to the proposed development should benefit from it – with these communities being best placed to recommend what they believe a ‘community benefit’ should be.
We are committed to working with local communities to identify and define community benefits. In addition, we are exploring the possibility of generating local job opportunities during the construction and operational phase of the project.
We are keen to hear your suggestions on local schemes and projects that we could support or implement to benefit the communities closest to the project.
For direct updates on the project and upcoming consultation activity, you can register your details with us.