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Navigating UK Offshore Wind Legal Challenges: Developer's Perspective

This article highlights legal and consent issues faced by offshore wind developers in the UK, emphasizing the importance of achieving fundable projects and building confidence. It covers required consents like those under the Coast Protection Act 1949 and provides insights into practical issues relating to transportation, port authorities, grid connections, and more. The article concludes with observations on the evolving confidence in the sector.

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Navigating UK Offshore Wind Legal Challenges: Developer's Perspective

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  1. UK OFFSHORE WIND 2002Legal and Consents IssuesFrom the Developer’s View

  2. UK OFFSHORE WIND 2002Legal and Consents IssuesFrom the Developer’s View • Key objective to achieve fundable projects • Picking and mixing • Building confidence

  3. UK OFFSHORE WIND 2002Legal and Consents IssuesFrom the Developer’s View • Required consents • Coast Protection Act 1949 • Food & Environment Protection Act 1985 (FEPA) • Section 36 Electricity Act 1989 • Section 37 Electricity Act 1989 • Section 1 Crown Estate Act 1961

  4. UK OFFSHORE WIND 2002Legal and Consents IssuesFrom the Developer’s View • Issues in practice • Transport & Works Act • Port Authorities • DEFRA Licences • The Intertidal Area (MLW - MHW) • Grid Connection

  5. UK OFFSHORE WIND 2002Legal and Consents IssuesFrom the Developer’s View • Conclusions • Confidence is building • Picking and mixing works

  6. www.bondpearce.com One Step Ahead

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