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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Energy Infrastructure Planning Projects

14 May 2026 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Proposed by Martin McCluskey Lab Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West

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At a glance

Key points

  • Energy Infrastructure Planning Projects statement issued on 2026-05-14
  • Secretary of State extends decision deadline for Morgan and Morecambe Offshore Wind Farms Transmission Assets to 14 September 2026
  • Extension allows time for additional information requests beyond the original 14 May 2026 deadline

Issue summary

This statement addresses an extension of the statutory deadline for a decision on the Morgan and Morecambe Offshore Wind Farms Transmission Assets.

Action requested

The Secretary of State has set a new deadline of 14 September 2026 to allow time for further information to be requested, extending from the original deadline of 14 May 2026.

Key facts

  • Application made by Morgan Offshore Wind Limited and Morecambe Offshore Windfarm Limited under the Planning Act 2008.
  • Original statutory decision deadline was 14 May 2026.
  • New deadline set for 14 September 2026.
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