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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Energy Infrastructure Planning Projects

21 July 2020 · Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy

Proposed by Kwasi Kwarteng Con Spelthorne

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At a glance

Key points

  • The statutory decision deadline for Orsted Hornsea Project Three Offshore Wind Farm has been re-set due to environmental concerns.
  • The Secretary of State has established a new deadline of December 31, 2020, to review further information on potential adverse environmental effects.
  • Time has been allowed for comments from interested parties before the decision is made.

Issue summary

This statement addresses the re-setting of the statutory decision deadline for Orsted Hornsea Project Three Offshore Wind Farm due to environmental concerns.

Action requested

The Secretary of State has set a new deadline of December 31, 2020, to allow time for further information on potential adverse environmental effects and comments from interested parties.

Key facts

  • Orsted Hornsea Project Three Offshore Wind Farm application made by Orsted Hornsea Project Three (UK) Limited.
  • Statutory decision deadline previously re-set due to environmental issues.
  • New deadline set for December 31, 2020.
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