Department for Trade and Industry

TRANSPORT AND WORKS ACT 1992

The Secretary of State for Trade and Industry gives notice, pursuant to section 14(1)(b), (3A) and (3AA) of the Transport and Works Act 1992 (“the Act”) that she has determined under section 13(1) of the Act to make with modifications the Lynn Offshore Wind Farm Order 2003 (“the Order”). The Order was applied for by AMEC Offshore Wind Power Limited, Bridge End, Hexham, Northumberland NE46 4NU. The Order will authorise AMEC Offshore Wind Power Limited to construct and operate: an offshore wind farm and associated works off the coast at Lynn, approximately 5 kilometres to 9 kilometres from Skegness including the provision of inter-turbine connecting cables and cabling under the sea between the turbines and to the shore. The works will comprise 30 wind turbines, a system of inter-turbine connecting cables and marine feeder cables connecting the wind farm to the foreshore at Skegness in Lincolnshire. Before making her determination, the Secretary of State considered the environmental statement submitted with the application. She complied with the obligations under section 10 of the Act in respect of all objections which related to the environmental statement. The Secretary of State is required by section 14(3AA) of the Act to describe the measures to be taken to avoid, reduce and, if possible, to remedy any major environmental effects. However, she is satisfied that works authorised by this Order will have no major adverse environmental effects. Copies of the Order (once made) may be obtained from the Stationery Office Limited or through booksellers. J Campbell, Director, Electricity Consents Licensing and Consents Unit, 1 Victoria Street, London SW1H 0ET.