The Planning Process
The Planning Process
Steeple Renewables Project would allow for the generation and export of up to 600MW of renewable energy. Given this scale, the project qualifies as a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) and as such will procced through the Development Consent Order (DCO) planning process.
The DCO process provides a dedicated framework specifically designed to address the complexities associated with large, complex energy projects (as well as other project types).
Applications for DCOs are examined independently by the Planning Inspectorate. Following an examination of the project, the Planning Inspectorate will make a recommendation to the Secretary of State for the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero, who will decide on the outcome of the application.
Consultation is an important part of the DCO process as it enables everyone to comment on the proposals. The feedback received, along with further technical work and environmental studies, has informed the development of our proposals ahead of the submission of our DCO application to the Planning Inspectorate.
Pre-examination phase
Steeple Renewables Project will now progress into the pre-examination stage, where people will have the chance to share their views. Details about how and when you can get involved – by registering and sending your comments to the Planning Inspectorate – will be shared soon on both this project website and the Planning Inspectorate’s website.
