The Telegraph reported over the weekend that “Ministers poised to refuse planning permission for offshore wind farm amid fears it could see Jurassic Coast stripped of UNESCO World Heritage status”
The minister has until 11 September to make their decision on the controversial Navitus Bay off-shore wind farm which would see over 100 wind turbines off the coast of Dorset and the Isle of Wight.
Planning Inspectorate recommendation
The Telegraph reports,
“A decision is expected next week and the Telegraph understands that ministers are poised to reject the plans, following what is believed to be an unprecedented recommendation by the Planning Inspectorate that permission should be refused.”
Project director moves on
In August Mike Unsworth, the project director for the last three years, resigned from the role. According to his Linked In profile, Mike is now Delivery Director for Tidal Lagoon Swansea Bay at Tidal Lagoon Power.
He’s been replaced by Stuart Grant, who said,
“We believe in the strength of our proposal, which showcases how Navitus Bay would make an important contribution to the local economy and to the UK’s renewable energy and carbon reduction targets.”
Image: © Challenge Navitus
