Key Insights: Consents And Engagement
What’s driving – or preventing – the efficient promotion of major projects right now, and what will be at the top of the agenda in the next five years?
The development of major projects is evolving. The Development Consent Order (DCO) process was introduced to streamline the planning process for large-scale projects, aiming to reduce delays and uncertainties for promoters and stakeholders. Yet more projects are behind schedule with the increased risk of disengaging impacted communities. How can we prevent this from happening?
To gain an understanding, CJ Associates asked 65 industry leaders across the membership of the Major Projects Association – from government, transport, nuclear, renewable energy, engineering, construction and utilities – to find out. They produced this report which summarises the findings of the interviews and survey conducted towards the end of 2023 in conjunction with the Association.
This edition of Key Insights presents the findings from their conversations, to learn about the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.