The term ‘stakeholder’ refers to anyone that has an interest in a project and can influence its success.

Statutory Undertakers are bodies that have been given statutory powers in relation to functions that are of a ‘public’ character. Statutory Undertakers may have rights (such as the right to carry out certain works without obtaining the normal permissions) and obligations (such as the supply of utilities).

Statutory Undertakers include public bodies such as the Post Office, the Civil Aviation Authority, the Environment Agency and so on. Also private bodies such as those performing functions in relation to railways, canals, electricity supply, gas, water, sewerage and electronic communications.

A list of indicative Statutory Undertakers and Statutory/Non-statutory Consultees can be found here.