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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Energy Infrastructure Planning Projects

11 September 2025 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Proposed by Ed Miliband Lab Doncaster North

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At a glance

Key points

  • The Secretary of State extended the statutory deadline for a decision on the Five Estuaries Offshore Wind Farm project to 17 December 2025.
  • The extension allows time to request and consider additional information needed for the application's evaluation.
  • The decision aims to ensure comprehensive assessment of the project's impacts and feasibility.

Issue summary

This statement addresses an extension of the statutory deadline for a decision on the Five Estuaries Offshore Wind Farm project.

Action requested

The Secretary of State has set a new deadline of 17 December 2025, allowing time to request and consider additional information necessary for the application's evaluation.

Key facts

  • Application made under the Planning Act 2008 by Five Estuaries Offshore Wind Farm Limited.
  • Original statutory deadline was 17 September 2025.
  • New deadline set for 17 December 2025.
  • Extension allows time to request additional information and provide review opportunities.
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