Explanatory note

This Order grants development consent for, and authorises the construction, operation and maintenance of up to three generating stations in the sea approximately 103 kilometres off the coast of Yorkshire together with all necessary and associated development. It authorises the compulsory purchase of land and rights in land, as well as to override easements and other rights, and provides a defence in proceedings in respect of statutory nuisance and to discharge water. The Order imposes requirements in connection with the development for which it grants development consent.

The Order also grants deemed marine licences for the marine licensable activities, being the deposit of substances and articles and the carrying out of works, involved in the construction of the generating stations and associated development. The deemed marine licences impose conditions in connection with the deposits and works for which they grant consent.

A copy of the plans and book of reference referred to in this Order and certified in accordance with article 39 (certification of plans, etc) of this Order may be inspected free of charge at the offices of SMart Wind at 140 London Wall, London EC2Y 5DN.