Norfolk Vanguard Rule 17 Requests.pdf

The Examining Authority requests further information or written comments from various parties regarding the Norfolk Vanguard Offshore Wind Farm application. Requests include:
- Updating application material to reflect the revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF)
- Clarifying the basis for the proposed amended draught height of 27m and its implications
- Confirming whether the hub height would alter from that specified in the draft DCO
- Assessing the implications of increasing turbine draught height on other Environmental Statement matters
- Relating the Development Principles document to the required design plan
- Addressing Adverse Effect on Integrity (AEOI) concerns raised by Natural England
- Commenting on the feasibility of avoiding cable installation within designated sites
- Discussing areas of disagreement on LSE and/or AEOI exclusion
- Commenting on the precautionary nature of submitted information
- Providing comments on updated screening matrices for European sites in France
- Commenting on the acceptability of conditions in the draft DCO regarding harbour porpoise conservation
- Discussing enforcement action against breaches of Development Principles
- Elevating certain matters to mandatory status in the DCO/DML Requirements.