Impartial, expert advice on major long term infrastructure challenges
Our Work
The Commission carries out in-depth studies into the UK’s major infrastructure needs and makes recommendations to the government. Our work covers all sectors of economic infrastructure.
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Clean Power 2030 Action Plan “welcome step forward” on energy decarbonisation
The government has this morning (Friday 13 December) published its Clean Power 2030 Action Plan, which forms part of the Prime Minister’s Plan for Change. The plan sets outs the steps which government will take to move the UK to fully renewable electricity generation, including further steps on speeding up the planning process for major...
Second National Infrastructure Assessment
Delivered once in every Parliament, the National Infrastructure Assessment analyses the UK’s long term economic infrastructure needs, sets a strategic vision, and makes recommendations to government.NIA2: Impact so far
Review the effects on policy made by recommendations in the second National Infrastructure Assessment
Planning changes can support renewables expansion
The government has today announced changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), the over-arching policies which outline the government’s priorities for the planning system in England. Though largely focused on changes to support the government’s housing goals, the framework also includes new guidance relating to the planning system for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs),...
Sir John Armitt: PM’s plan for 150 infrastructure DCOs “a huge undertaking”
In a speech this morning, the Prime Minister has set out a number of milestones which the government aims to fulfil over this Parliament on housing, the NHS, policing, clean power and other policy areas. This includes a specific pledge to approve planning decisions on at least 150 major infrastructure projects (through the granting of...
Ensuring everyone has a stake in our future infrastructure
Infrastructure makes our society function effectively. Our roads, railways and buses enable people to get around for work or leisure and connect businesses with their customers. Our energy infrastructure powers homes. Broadband fibre and mobile networks bring the online world to us instantly. As government’s independent adviser on long term infrastructure planning, the Commission has...
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The Commission
The Commissioners provide expert, impartial advice to the government on infrastructure, work with the Chair and each other to shape and develop the National Infrastructure Assessment and specific studies, and engage with a variety of stakeholders to promote the organisation and gather views on future infrastructure needs and solutions.
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A diverse group of creative and technical design leaders working to inspire, promote and champion design excellence in UK infrastructure.
Meet the Design GroupReports & Studies
The Commission’s publications include a National Infrastructure Assessment set out once a parliament, and specific reports and studies on pressing infrastructure challenges as set by the government.
