NIPA Members Provide Expert Evidence to Parliament on National Infrastructure Planning Policy

Date: 10 September 2025

On 10 September, two members of the National Infrastructure Planning Association (NIPA) gave expert evidence to separate UK Parliamentary Select Committees, reinforcing NIPA’s commitment to shaping national infrastructure planning policy through informed, evidence-based dialogue.

 Energy Security and Net Zero Committee

Catherine Anderson represented NIPA at the Energy Security and Net Zero Committee, presenting our response to the Call for Evidence on the draft National Policy Statement (NPS) EN-7: New Nuclear Generation. Catherine highlighted NIPA’s view that the NPS needs to be drafted in a way that accommodates rapid technological advancements in the nuclear sector, and recognises scale and proportionality in both gigawatt and modular scale nuclear energy deployment. This approach would ensure the policy remains fit for purpose and supports the transition to a low-carbon economy.

View the full Call for Evidence response here NIPA Response to Draft EN7 (Nuclear)_ 03_04_25(155391529.3) and watch the committee meeting here [10 September 2025 – National Policy Statement for Ports – Oral evidence – Committees – UK Parliament]

 Transport Committee

Robbie Owen appeared before the Transport Committee to discuss the proposed amended National Policy Statement for Ports. While NIPA welcomes the updates that reflect recent developments in the sector and more widely since the NPS was designated in 2012, Robbie outlined several concerns regarding the detail of the proposed amended NPS and provided recommendations for the Committee’s consideration.

View the full Call for Evidence response here NIPA Ports NPS Consultation Response and watch the committee meeting here [10 September 2025 – Planning for nuclear energy generation – Oral evidence – Committees – UK Parliament]

We are proud to see NIPA members actively contributing to these critical national conversations. Our thanks go to Catherine and Robbie, and all other members who contributed to the Call for Evidence responses and related consultation responses to DESNZ and DfT, for their valuable insights and time.