Sheringham Shoal and Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm Extension Projects - Statement of Reasons (Revision B)

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Statement of Reasons (Revision B) for the Sheringham Shoal and Dudgeon offshore wind farm extension projects sets out the rationale for a DCO application referenced as Document 4.3 (PINS 4.3). Prepared by Burges Salmon LLP and approved by Ebru Gee of Equinor in March 2023, it describes the project, need and benefits, and the case for seeking compulsory acquisition powers. It also addresses alternatives, order land and development sites, planning policy, engagement, human rights, funding, impediments, and provides further information and definitions.

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Pages80

Reading Time28 min

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STATEMENT OF REASONS

1 Introduction

2 Purpose of Document

3 Project Description

4 Need For and Benefits of the Project

5 Powers of Compulsory Acquisition

6 Consideration of Alternatives to Compulsory Acquisition

7 The Order Land

8 The Development Site

9 Planning Policy Position

10 Engagement with Affected Parties

11 Case for Powers of Acquisition Sought

12 Special Considerations

13 Human Rights

14 Funding

15 Absence of Impediments

16 Conclusion

17 Further Information

Glossary of Acronyms

Glossary of Terms

Sheringham Shoal and Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm Extension Projects Statement of Reasons (Revision B) (Clean Version) Revision B March 2023 Document Reference: 4.3 APFP Regulation: 5(2)(h) | Title:
Sheringham Shoal and Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm Extension Projects DCO Application
Statement of Reasons (Revision B) | | | | --- | --- | --- | | PINS document reference: 4.3 | | | | Revision: B | | | | Document reference: C282-BS-Z-GA-00004 | | | | | | | | Date: | Classification | | | March 2023 | Final | | | | | | | Prepared by: | | | | Burges Salmon LLP | | | | Approved by: | | Date: | | Ebru Gee, Equinor | | March 2023 | Table of Contents STATEMENT OF REASONS .............................................................................................................................7 1 Introduction .......................................................................................................................................7 2 Purpose of Document .......................................................................................................................8 3 Project Description ...........................................................................................................................9 4 Need For and Benefits of the Project ............................................................................................11 5 Powers of Compulsory Acquisition ..............................................................................................22 6 Consideration of Alternatives to Compulsory Acquisition .........................................................24 7 The Order Land................................................................................................................................25 8 The Development Site.....................................................................................................................27 9 Planning Policy Position ................................................................................................................30 10 Engagement with Affected Parties ................................................................................................34 11 Case for Powers of Acquisition Sought........................................................................................35 12 Special Considerations ..................................................................................................................46 13 Human Rights ..................................................................................................................................49 14 Funding ............................................................................................................................................50 15 Absence of Impediments................................................................................................................50 16 Conclusion .......................................................................................................................................50 17 Further Information .........................................................................................................................51 Glossary of Acronyms | DCO | Development Consent Order | | --- | --- | | DEL | Dudgeon Extension Limited | | DEP | Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm Extension Project | | ES | Environmental Statement | | EU | European Union | | FTE | Full-time Equivalent | | GHG | Greenhouse Gas | | GVA | Gross Value Added | | HDD | Horizontal Directional Drilling | | HVAC | High voltage alternating current | | MW | Megawatts | | NPPF | National Planning Policy Framework | | NPS | National Policy Statement | | NSIP | Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project | | OSP | Offshore substation platform | | SEA | Strategic Environmental Assessment | | SEL | Scira Extension Limited | | SEP | Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm Extensio

FAQs

What is the purpose of this Statement of Reasons (Revision B)?

It provides the rationale for the DCO application for the Sheringham Shoal and Dudgeon offshore wind farm extension projects, including the need, benefits, and the case for compulsory acquisition powers.

How does the document justify seeking powers of compulsory acquisition?

It presents the case for acquisition sought, considers alternatives to compulsory acquisition, and explains special considerations and the order land and development sites.

What additional sections are included beyond the project and acquisition case?

The document covers planning policy position, engagement with affected parties, human rights, funding, absence of impediments, conclusion, further information, and includes glossaries of acronyms and terms.

Sep 24, 2026

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