Hornsea Three Development Consent Order application approved

On 31 December 2020, the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy granted The Hornsea Three Offshore Wind Farm Order 2020 authorising the construction, operation and maintenance and decommissioning of the Hornsea Three offshore wind farm together with associated offshore and onshore infrastructure and all associated development. Copies of the Secretary of State’s decision letter, The Hornsea Three Offshore Wind Farm Order 2020 (as made by the Secretary of State) and the Examining Authority’s Recommendation Report are available below.

• Secretary of State’s Decision Letter
• Planning Inspectorate Decision Cover Letter
• Development Consent Order as Made
• Examining Authority’s Recommendation Report
• Habitats Regulations Assessment
  

These documents can also be viewed on the Planning Inspectorate’s website (https://infrastructure.planninginspectorate.gov.uk/projects/eastern/hornsea-project-three-offshore-wind-farm/?ipcsection=overview), as well as the full suite of documents produced as part of the application and further information submitted during the examination and determination periods.

In accordance with Section 134(7) of the Planning Act 2008, Orsted Hornsea Project Three (UK) Limited has published a notice of authorisation of compulsory acquisition.

• Notice of Authorisation of Compulsory Acquisition Under Section 134(7) of the Planning Act 2008

To find out about how Orsted Hornsea Project Three (UK) Limited handles personal data collected for the purposes of implementing The Hornsea Three Offshore Wind Farm Order 2020 please visit: hornseaproject3.co.uk/privacy-notice