Wind farms with potential to power 2m homes approved
Summary
Development consent orders have been granted for the onshore transmission infrastructure supporting the Morgan and Morecambe offshore wind farms in Fylde. The scheme includes export cables, transition joint bays, two onshore substations and underground connections to the National Grid, despite local objections over the proposed Green Belt substation sites and the current absence of a developer for Morgan.
Why it matters
Residential property surveyors may encounter planning, land assembly and amenity issues arising from major energy infrastructure, particularly where Green Belt land and cable routes affect nearby residential areas. The decision also illustrates how large-scale renewable projects can progress through consent even when commercial delivery arrangements are still being resolved.
Key points
- Development consent orders granted for onshore infrastructure linked to Morgan and Morecambe offshore wind farms
- Project includes landfall at Lytham St Annes, works near Blackpool Airport and connections to National Grid at Penwortham
- Two onshore substations are planned on Green Belt sites in Fylde
- Local campaigners argued for an alternative route via Stanah substation and Hillhouse Technology Enterprise Zone
- Morgan currently lacks a developer, so some land rights will be withheld until a funded developer is secured
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