Introduction
As Dogger Bank D is recognised as a strategic national asset for energy with an expected generating capacity greater than 100MW, it qualifies as a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP).
We will follow the procedures set out in the Planning Act 2008 which provides the framework for how NSIPs are developed. We will apply to the Planning Inspectorate, an agency responsible for managing the NSIP planning process on behalf of the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, for permission to build and operate Dogger Bank D.
2024 Scoping Report and Scoping Opinion
On 2 August 2024 the Planning Inspectorate provided a Scoping Opinion in response to the 2024 Scoping Report submitted by the Project on 24 June 2024. The Scoping Opinion gives guidance on the scope and level of detail required for the future Environmental Impact Assessment to be undertaken for the proposals.
The documents are available below. Please note the Scoping Report has been split in to two parts to improve accessibility and download speeds.
Dogger Bank D June 2024 Scoping Report Part 1 >
Dogger Bank D June 2024 Scoping Report Part 2 >
Dogger Bank D August 2024 Scoping Opinion >
2023 Scoping Report and Scoping Opinion
The documents relating to the 2023 scoping exercise are available below.
Developing the Project
Protecting and enhancing the habitats we operate in as we harness the wind for renewable energy generation is a key part of developing our proposals.
We will be assessing the potential impacts of the offshore environment and of potential cable corridors and where other onshore infrastructure may be sited for the grid connection. Undertaking an EIA is an important part of the NSIP pre-application process and informs how the environment will be protected during the construction, operation and decommissioning phases. We will be looking at ways to keep disturbance to people and wildlife to a minimum.
What matters to you, matters to us
You can help shape our proposals for Dogger Bank D by telling us what matters to you and your local community. This includes ideas to reduce or mitigate impacts during construction and operation or to tell us what matters to you so we can shape our proposals around your community.
Ideas and suggestions that we take forward will be captured as a commitment in the Dogger Bank D Commitment Register.
