Written question WQ86550
- Asked by
- Luke FletcherPlaid
- To be answered by
- Minister for Climate Change
- Tabled
- Due
- Answered
- Time to answer
- 7 days
Question
Will the Minister confirm who will make the final decision relating to consenting to plans for offshore wind turbine applications?
Answer
Answered by Minister for Climate Change
This information is in the public domain.
The Welsh Ministers will be the final decision-maker for offshore wind projects of up to and including 350MW under section 36 of the Electricity Act 1989. Projects above 350MW are consented by the Secretary of State under the Planning Act 2008.
Full details relating to the consenting of marine renewable energy in Welsh waters is contained on the Welsh Government website.