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Written question asked by Virginia Crosbie (Conservative) on Wednesday, 21 September 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 11 October 2022 (named day). It was answered by Graham Stuart (Conservative) on Wednesday, 12 October 2022 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.

Wind Power: Irish Sea

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, in view of the Government's Net Zero Strategy, what steps he is taking to help facilitate the timely development of wind farms in the Irish Sea, such as Mona offshore windfarm.

Answer

The Growth Plan announced significant reforms to the planning system to accelerate delivery of major infrastructure projects. This builds on commitments to accelerate offshore wind deployment in the British Energy Security Strategy.

This will facilitate timely development of UK offshore windfarms including in the Irish Sea. Measures will reduce planning consent time from up to four years to one. They include a fast-track consenting route, strengthening Renewable National Policy Statements, streamlining habitats regulations assessments, and enabling strategic consideration of environmental issues. The Government will continue to work with the Offshore Wind Acceleration Task Force on further options for acceleration.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
55114
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Wind power Irish Sea
Link
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