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ES Required
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No ES Required
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>12 months (depends on size of development)
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As early as possible
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Determine requirement for an
Environmental Statement (ES) by submission of PON15D
(Note: An ES is mandatory for new or increased production of over
500 tonnes of oil or 500,000 m³ gas per day and so this step
can be skipped). 
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Undertake informal consultation with statutory consultees,
DECC, JNCC and FRS/CEFAS.
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Identify if development occurs in vicinity of any habitats
or protected species under EU Habitats Directive. Additional measures
and an appropriate assessment may be required.
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n/a
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Undertake Environmental Assessment (EA) and prepare ES.
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6 months
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Apply in writing to DTLR for Consent to Locate for fixed
installation
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n/a
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Prepare environmental information section of PON15D.
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n/a
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4 months
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Submit PON15D
along with Application for Consent (PON16).
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3 months
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n/a
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Submit ES along with Application
for Consent (PON16).
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Project Approval
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