About this project
The proposed development comprises the erection of 10 to 17 wind turbines with a maximum tip height of 145 metres, monopile foundations, and underwater cabling to connect the turbines together and to export the electricity generated. The export cables will come ashore close to Hampton Pier where they will connect to the onshore underground electricity cables in a transition pit. A full list of the works that are comprised in the proposed development is contained within the Project Design Statement (Document 7.2).Recent activity
The Secretary of State has granted development consent for this application.
For further information, please refer to the Secretary of State’s decision and statement of reasons, the Secretary of State’s Habitats Regulation Assessment, the development consent order (republished 22 April 2013 to reflect a footnote correction) and the Planning Inspectorate’s recommendation to the Secretary of State.
Other documents:
- Notification of decision from Planning Inspectorate to interested parties
- Correspondence received after close of examination and forwarded to the Secretary of State
The Department for Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has asked the Planning Inspectorate to facilitate consultation on the environmental information recently received in relation to an application for a further phase of the London Array windfarm insofar as it relates to the Kentish Flats Extension application.
For further information and to view the consultation documents, go to the DECC Consultation page.
A revised deadline is in effect for submission of the Planning Inspectorate’s recommendation report for this application under regulation 9(5) of The Infrastructure Planning (Fees) Regulations 2010. The new deadline is 5 December 2012.
What happens next
A decision on the application for a development consent order for Kentish Flats Extension was taken on 19 February 2013 and has now been issued. The statement of reasons can be viewed here.
The period for legal challenge is defined in s118 of the Planning Act 2008. Further information about legal challenge can be found in the letter sent to all interested parties accompanying the statement of reasons.
If you have any queries about the process please email the Planning Inspectorate at enquiries@infrastructure.gsi.gov.uk or telephone the helpdesk on 0303 444 5000.