Once a modification is submitted by the sponsor it will undergo a validation check.
We aim to complete this within 1 working day.
If no validation issues are identified, the sponsor will be given confirmation that the submission is valid.
If validation issues are identified, these will be communicated to the sponsor. The sponsor will then have 7 calendar days from when the modification was submitted to address these validation issues. The modification will be categorised as valid if the sponsor is able to resolve the issues in the timeframe.
The modification will be categorised as invalid if the sponsor cannot resolve the issues within this timeframe. This means the sponsor will need to resubmit the modification, making sure they address the validation issues that were raised.
Once a modification is valid, an initial review will be carried out by the REC.
If no issues are identified, RECs will issue their final decision within 35 calendar days of the application being confirmed valid.
If the REC identifies issues that prevent them from approving the modification, they can send the sponsor a request for further information to give the sponsor a chance to address the issues raised.
The sponsor will have up to 60 calendar days to respond if a request for further information is sent. The sponsor can respond as quickly as they would like to.
Once a response to a request for further information is provided, the REC will review it and provide a final decision within 10 calendar days of receiving the response.