House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Energy Infrastructure Planning Projects
09 July 2020 · Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
Proposed by Kwasi Kwarteng Con Spelthorne
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Key points
- The Secretary of State has reset the statutory timescale for the Norfolk Boreas Offshore Wind Farm examination period, extending it until October 12, 2020.
- The Secretary of State requests the Examining Authority to complete the process as soon as possible within the extended period.
- The Secretary of State asks for regular updates on the progress of the examination process.
Issue summary
This statement addresses an extension request for the examination period of Norfolk Boreas Offshore Wind Farm.
Action requested
The Secretary of State has reset the statutory timescale, extending the examination period until October 12, 2020. The Secretary of State requests that the Examining Authority complete the process as soon as possible within this extended period and provides regular updates on progress.
Key facts
- Norfolk Boreas Limited applied for development consent for an offshore wind farm off the coast of Norfolk.
- The examination period is being extended by five months due to technical complexity, number of applications under consideration, and scope of evidence.
- New statutory deadlines: October 12, 2020 (examination completion), January 12, 2021 (report receipt), April 12, 2021 (Secretary of State’s decision).
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