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 process set out in the Planning Act 2008, which provides the framework for how Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) are developed.
We will submit an application for development consent to the Planning Inspectorate - the agency that manages 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.
Programme Document
The Programme Document will be updated as necessary during the pre-application period.
The documents are available below. Please note the Scoping Report has been split in to two parts to improve accessibility and download speeds.
2024 Scoping Report and Scoping Opinion
On 24 June 2024, the Dogger Bank D project team submitted a Scoping Report to the Planning Inspectorate. In response, the Planning Inspectorate issued a Scoping Opinion on 2 August 2024.
The Scoping Opinion provides guidance on the scope and level of detail required for the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) that will support the Development Consent Order application for Dogger Bank D.
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.
Preliminary Environmental Information Report (PEIR)
We have prepared a Preliminary Environmental Information Report (PEIR) which outlines our initial findings from the EIA carried out so far. This report forms the basis of the statutory consultation phase in Summer 2025.
Click here to view and download the PEIR and associated documents >
To make the information more accessible, a Non-Technical Summary (NTS) of the PEIR is available. You can download a PDF version of the NTS or view a digital version.
Good Design
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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.
Suggestions or recommendations related to the Project’s commitments will be included in the Project’s planning and delivery and recorded in a Commitments Register.
