The report was submitted to the Planning Inspectorate, Natural Resources Wales and the Marine Management Organisation, seeking feedback on EIA methodology ahead of a Development Consent Order application expected in September 2028. Public consultation events are planned for autumn 2026. The developer, a joint venture of EDF and ESB with DP Energy as exclusive partner, appointed Haskoning to lead the EIA in November 2025 and secured a 1.5 GW seabed lease under Crown Estate Round 5, signing an Agreement for Lease in October 2025. The scoping report filing was first reported on 26 June; today’s article confirms the regulatory bodies and the consultation timeline.
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The scoping report filing was first reported on 26 June; today’s article confirms the regulatory bodies and the consultation timeline.
