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Energy Infrastructure Planning Projects

21 July 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 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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