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Written question asked by Lord Roberts of Llandudno (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 17 April 2024, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 1 May 2024. It was answered by Lord Callanan (Conservative) on Tuesday, 30 April 2024 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.


Wind Power: Port Talbot

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government whether planning consent has beenĀ granted between Celtic Freeport and Neath Port Talbot County Council for the construction of the offshore wind farms.

Answer

The Celtic Freeport consortium, which includes Neath Port Talbot County Council, is currently preparing a business case and establishing robust governance arrangements, alongside the necessary corporate and legal structures, to allow for the formal designation of the Freeport by the Welsh and UK Governments in 2024. We are not aware of any planning applications for offshore wind from Celtic Freeport.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL3902
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Seas and oceans Wind power Port Talbot
Link
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