Explanatory note

This Order grants development consent for, and authorises Galloper Wind Farm Limited to construct, operate and maintain, an offshore generating station in the sea approximately 30 kilometres off the coast of Suffolk and to erect and keep overhead lines near Sizewell Wents, Sizewell in Suffolk, together with all necessary and associated development. For the purposes of the development that it authorises, Galloper Wind Farm Limited is authorised by the Order compulsorily or by agreement to acquire land and rights in land and to use land, as well as to override easements and other rights. The Order imposes requirements in connection with the development for which it grants development consent.

The Order also grants a deemed marine licence for the marine licensable activities, being the deposit of substances and articles and the carrying out of works, involved in the construction of the offshore generating station and associated development. The deemed marine licence imposes conditions in connection with the deposits and works for which it grants consent.

A copy of the plans and book of reference referred to in this Order and certified in accordance with article 30 (certification of plans, etc.) of this Order may be inspected free of charge at the offices of Suffolk Coastal District Council at Melton Hill, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 1AU.