North Wales Wind Farms Connection Order 2016 (S.I. No. 818 of 2016).
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July 2016
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LEX-FAOC157382
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This Order, made under the Planning Act 2008, provides for “development consent” for a large specific wind farm project. This project shall conform various environmental standards and plans. The undertaker of the project shall also have regard to various requirements regarding discharge of water and protection of water resources. The Order does not authorise any water discharge activities or groundwater activities for which a licence is required pursuant to regulation 12(1)(b) of the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010. The Order also concerns (environmental requirements for) the decommissioning of the project.
Implements: Planning Act 2008 (Cap. 29). (2008-11-26)
