6.20 The Government is committed to the principles and make-up of the new major infrastructure regime, and to making sure that it operates effectively. Infrastructure projects are now moving through the process, with the first decision made and the application for a new nuclear plant at Hinkley Point accepted for examination.
6.21 The Government has therefore undertaken the first stage of a light-touch review of the suite of secondary legislation and guidance for the new major infrastructure regime, to ensure that the process remains current and fit-for purpose. In response to feedback collected from users of the regime, the Government will build more flex into the system, particularly the pre-application phase. The improvements identified in the review will complement the significant changes already made in the Localism Act and will be implemented in early summer 2012. The Government will conduct a formal review of the regime from April 2014 when an evidence base is established.