Planning
This is where we will keep you updated with our planning and consenting related information
You can read all our planning associated documents, planned survey activity, and details of upcoming public consultation events. Our current planned timeline of activity is detailed below. Please use the contact us page to get in touch and ask any questions you may have.
Erebus will be located approximately 45 km off the South West coast of Pembrokeshire
Planning for Erebus includes:
7 – 10 Wind Turbine Generators (WTGs) on WindFloat™ platforms, located off the Pembrokeshire coast
The consents required for the project are expected to include:
Marine License
To be issued by Natural Resources Wales subject to approval.
Electricity Act Consent
A consent under Section 36 of the Electricity Act 1989 with deemed planning permission – to be issued by the Welsh Government subject to approval.
Timeline
Site Identification. Commencement of Preliminary Consent Process
Jun 2019
Submission of EIA Scoping Report to NRW
Oct 2019
Commencement of Bird and Marine Mammal surveys
Oct 2019
Receipt of EIA Scoping Opinion NRW
Jan 2020
Commencement of Offshore and Onshore Surveys
Jun 2020
Public Consultation Event
Nov 2020
Detailed Offshore and Onshore Surveys
May 2021
Public Consultation Event
Jul 2021
Preparation of Planning and Environmental Reports
Dec 2021
Commencement of Construction
Jan 2025
Commencement of Operation
Dec 2026
Planning & Consent Documents
Erebus
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Education
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