Chapter 10 of “Planning for a Sustainable Future” (cm 7120) explains that decisions on major energy infrastructure projects in Wales presently made by the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry would be transferred to the independent planning commission. Decisions on all other major infrastructure projects would continue to be made within Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
The commission would consult Welsh Ministers during its consideration of any energy scheme within Wales, including at the decision stage.
The Government will also work with Scotland and Wales to put in place effective arrangements for any cross border projects which need to be jointly determined by the commission and Scottish or Welsh Ministers.