Rampion Offshore Windfarm

Plans for an offshore windfarm off the coast near Brighton & Hove are the subject of a Development Consent Order by E.ON Climate and Renewables. Details of the proposals can be found on E.ON’s web page for the windfarm project.

As a ‘nationally significant infrastructure project’, the planning application will be determined by the Planning Inspectorate.

Brief overview of the proposals, including a location map

The application for a Development Consent Order was submitted by E.ON to the Planning Inspectorate in March 2013. The application was accepted by the Inspectorate for determination via an Examination process that commenced in August 2013 and completed early on 18 January 2014. None of the proposed onshore elements associated with the windfarm fall within Brighton & Hove’s boundaries. However, the windfarm would be expected to have a variety of impacts locally.The city council submitted a Local Impact Report in August 2013, giving details of the likely impact of the proposed development on the authority’s area.

The planning application is available to view on the Planning Inspectorate website and in hard copy at Hove Town Hall.  The findings and conclusions arising from the examination, together with the Planning Inspectorate's recommendation will be sent to the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change no later than 18 April 2014

Contact

Planning Projects Team
Email: planning.projects@brighton-hove.gov.uk