Introduction
As Dogger Bank D is recognised as a strategic national asset for energy with an expected generating capacity greater than 100MW, it qualifies as a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP).
We will follow the process set out in the Planning Act 2008, which provides the framework for how Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) are developed.
We will submit an application for development consent to the Planning Inspectorate - the agency that manages the NSIP planning process on behalf of the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero - for permission to build and operate Dogger Bank D.
2024 Scoping Report and Scoping Opinion
On 24 June 2024, the Dogger Bank D project team submitted a Scoping Report to the Planning Inspectorate. In response, the Planning Inspectorate issued a Scoping Opinion on 2 August 2024.
The Scoping Opinion provides guidance on the scope and level of detail required for the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) that will support the Development Consent Order application for Dogger Bank D.
The documents are available to view below. Please note: the Scoping Report has been split into two parts to improve accessibility and download speed.
Dogger Bank D Scoping Report – Part 1 (June 2024) >
Dogger Bank D Scoping Report – Part 2 (June 2024) >
Dogger Bank D Scoping Opinion (August 2024) >
2023 Scoping Report and Scoping Opinion
Documents from the 2023 scoping exercise are available below.
Developing the Project
Protecting and enhancing the habitats we operate in as we harness the wind for renewable energy generation is a key part of developing our proposals.
We will be assessing the potential impacts of the offshore environment and of potential cable corridors and where other onshore infrastructure may be sited for the grid connection. Undertaking an EIA (Environmental Impact Assessment) is an important part of the pre-application process and informs how the environment will be protected during the construction, operation and decommissioning phases. We will be looking at ways to keep disturbance to people and wildlife to a minimum.
Preliminary Environmental Information Report (PEIR)
We have prepared a Preliminary Environmental Information Report (PEIR) which outlines our initial findings from the EIA carried out so far. This report forms the basis of the statutory consultation phase in Summer 2025.
Click here to view and download the PEIR and associated documents >
To make the information more accessible, a Non-Technical Summary (NTS) of the PEIR is available. You can download a PDF version of the NTS or view a digital version.
What matters to you, matters to us
You have the opportunity to share your views on the proposed Dogger Bank D project. We’re keen to hear your thoughts on topics such as landscaping, protecting local views, wildlife conservation, routeing around sensitive areas, and how we keep you informed during construction and beyond, if the Project receives consent.
We’ve developed a Commitments Register - a list of proposed mitigations, enhancements, and monitoring measures - based on a series of actions and early feedback. The Commitments Register is shared as part of the statutory consultation and will continue to evolve throughout the pre-application stage of Dogger Bank D.
We’d like to hear from you: Are there any new commitments or changes to existing ones that you think the Project should consider?
