9. Prescribed Organisations to be Notified about Vesting Applications and Vesting Orders
This list sets out organisations applicants should normally consider when identifying prescribed organisations. It is not exhaustive. Applicants must identify any additional bodies whose interests may be affected by the proposed vesting.
Central Government Departments
- Department for Infrastructure (DfI)
- Department of Finance – Land & Property Services (LPS)
- Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA)
- Department for Communities (where relevant)
Local Government
- Relevant District Council(s)
Electricity and Regulatory Bodies
- Northern Ireland Electricity Networks (or relevant electricity licence holder)
- Northern Ireland Authority for Utility Regulation (Utility Regulator)
Statutory Undertakers (Utilities)
- Northern Ireland Water
- Gas network operators
- Telecommunications operators
Transport and Infrastructure Authorities
- Department for Infrastructure – Roads
- Department for Infrastructure – Rivers
Environmental and Heritage Bodies
- Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA)
- Historic Environment Division (HED)
Public Bodies with Land Interests
- Any government department owning affected land
- Any public authority with statutory land or regulatory functions
Other Relevant Statutory Consultees
- Fisheries or rivers authorities
- Drainage or flood management authorities
- Any additional statutory body identified through due diligence