Notice is hereby given that the Secretary of State has accepted an application by Palm Paper Ltd., of Poplar Avenue, Saddlebow Industrial Estate, King’s Lynn, Norfolk, PE34 3AL, for a development consent order (“DCO”) under the Planning Act 2008.

The DCO application was submitted by Palm Paper Ltd. to the Secretary of State via the Planning Inspectorate on 23rd September 2014 and was accepted on 20th October 2014. The application has been given reference EN010039 by the Planning Inspectorate.

The Proposed Development

The application relates to the construction of a 162MW Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) within the site of the existing Palm Paper mill which is located in the Saddlebow Industrial Estate, to the south of King’s Lynn in Norfolk. The proposed development would comprise a single building, sited immediately to the east of the existing paper mill building, which would have a footprint of 55 metres by 33 metres and be 25 metres in height, with a single stack of 80 metres in height. The purpose of the CCGT is to use high pressure gas to produce electricity and steam for use within the Palm Paper mill.

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

The proposed development is EIA development as defined in The Infrastructure Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2009 (as amended). It therefore requires Environmental Impact Assessment and the application includes an Environmental Statement which assesses any likely significant environmental impacts which will arise from the proposed development.

Copies of Application Documents

A paper copy of the Application Form and its accompanying documents, plans and maps showing the nature and location of the proposed development is available to view free of charge at the King’s Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council Offices at King’s Court, Chapel Street, King’s Lynn, PE30 1EX. The application will be available to view from 3rd November 2014 until 3rd December 2014 between 8:45am to 5:15pm Monday to Thursday and 8:45am – 4:45pm on Fridays.

Electronic copies of the application documents can be viewed online via the Planning Inspectorate website. This is accessible at http://infrastructure.planningportal.gov.uk/projects/eastern/palm-paper-3-ccgt-power-station-kings-lynn/?ipcsection=folder or via the Palm Paper Project Website at http://www.palmpaper.co.uk/en/Company/PP3CGT/.

Paper copies of the application documents, plans and maps can be provided on request from DHA Planning at PP3-CCGT@palmpaper.co.uk or by telephoning 01622 776 226. Copies will be subject to a reasonable charge up to a maximum of £950 for a printed hard copy and £15 for an electronic copy on CD of the whole application. Copies of individual application documents can also be provided on request for a reasonable charge dependent on the document in question.

Responding to the application

Representations can now be made to the Secretary of State giving notice of interest in or objection to the application and must be made on a registration form. The Registration Form can be completed electronically via the relevant page of the Planning Inspectorate website for the Palm Paper application at http://infrastructure.planningportal.gov.uk/projects/eastern/palm-paper-3-ccgt-power-station-kings-lynn/?ipcsection=folder

If you are not able to access the online form then a paper copy of the Registration Form can be requested from the Planning Inspectorate Helpline on 0303 444 5000. You will need to quote the name of the Project as shown at the top of this Notice. Hard copy forms should be sent to the Planning Inspectorate, National Infrastructure Directorate, Temple Quay House, Temple Quay, Bristol, BS1 6PN. Please quote the application reference number EN010039 in any correspondence.

As well as standard contact information any representation submitted will need to include a summary of the main points you intend to make regarding the application.

The Planning Inspectorate have published detailed guidance on registering as an Interested Party and making representations on an application in their ‘Advice Note 8.3: How to register and become an interested party in an application’. That Advice Note is available at the Advice Notes section of the Planning Inspectorate website: http://infrastructure.planningportal.gov.uk/legislation-and-advice/advice-notes/ or in paper copy from the Planning Inspectorate helpline at 0303 444 5000.

Any representations must be received by the Planning Inspectorate no later than 3rd December 2014.

Please note that any representations made will be published on the Planning Inspectorate website and made available at public locations.

DHA Planning Ltd., on behalf of Palm Paper Ltd.

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October 2014