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Energy Infrastructure Planning Projects

25 June 2020

Proposing MP
Spelthorne
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy

At a Glance

Issue Summary

This statement addresses the resetting of decision deadlines for offshore wind farm applications in Norfolk.

Action Requested

The Secretary of State has set a new deadline of July 1, 2020, to allow further consideration of environmental information received during consultations on both Hornsea Project Three and Norfolk Vanguard offshore wind farms.

Key Facts

  • Applications made by Orsted Hornsea Project Three (UK) Limited and Norfolk Vanguard Limited for development consent.
  • Statutory decision deadline reset to July 1, 2020.
  • Previous deadlines were set on October 8, 2019, January 23, 2020.
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