The Planning Series: 14 – Developments of National Significance

Published 05/09/2022   |   Reading Time minutes

Developments of National Significance (DNS) are infrastructure development projects of national importance. The majority of planning applications for DNS are decided by the Welsh Ministers.

This briefing provides an overview of what DNS are, the process of consenting for them and how communities are involved in the DNS process.


Article by Francesca Howorth, Senedd Research, Welsh Parliament