Indicative project timeline

Our statutory consultation closed in June 2023, and we submitted our DCO application to the Secretary of State in May 2024.

Our application to the Planning Inspectorate included:

  • An Environmental Statement setting out the environmental considerations for the project and how we propose to minimise potential impacts.
  • A Consultation Report summarising responses to this consultation and an explanation of how we have taken those views into account.

The Planning Inspectorate has examined our proposals and prepared a report for the Secretary of State for the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero. The Secretary of State will make the final decision on our application, which we expect before the end of 2025.

If our application is successful, we expect to begin construction in 2026/2027. We anticipate the Morecambe Offshore Windfarm Generation Assets to be operational by 2030.

You can find out more on the Planning Inspectorate’s website.

Indicative project timeline

2021

  • Non-statutory engagement begins (introductory meetings and website launch)

2022

  • Non-statutory consultation

    Ongoing technical and environmental survey and assessment work

2023

  • Statutory consultation

    Ongoing technical and environmental survey and assessment work

2024

  • Application submitted for a Development Consent Order (DCO)

    Application accepted for examination – June 2024

    Pre-examination period – June to October 2024

    Relevant representation period open – July to August 2024

    Examination commenced – October 2024

2025

  • Examination concludes - April 2025

    Expected decision on the DCO by the Secretary of State

2025/26

  • Expected Final Investment Decision

    Earliest anticipated start of construction

2028/29

  • Expected Commercial Operation Date

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