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Cerulean Winds Aspen 84km east of Peterhead - Application for Consent
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CERULEAN WINDS ASPEN PROJECT LIMITED
ELECTRICITY ACT 1989
MARINE (SCOTLAND) ACT 2010
MARINE AND COASTAL ACCESS ACT 2009
THE ELECTRICITY (APPLICATIONS FOR CONSENT) REGULATIONS 1990
THE ELECTRICITY WORKS (ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT) (SCOTLAND) REGULATIONS 2017
THE MARINE WORKS (ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT) (SCOTLAND) REGULATIONS 2017
THE MARINE WORKS (ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT) REGULATIONS 2007
Further to the notice that Cerulean Winds Aspen Project Limited, registered under company registration 14753163 at 1 High Street, Guildford, England, GU2 4HP, has applied to the Scottish Ministers for:
• consent under section 36 of the Electricity Act 1989;
• marine licences under section 20 of the Marine (Scotland) Act 2010 and section 65 of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009.
to construct and operate an offshore wind farm in the North Sea off the east coast of Scotland, approximately 84km east of Peterhead with a total area of 333 km2 (central latitude and longitude co-ordinates: 57°45'24 N 0°11'23 W (WGS84)). The installed capacity of the proposed generating station would be approximately 1,000 MW comprising of up to 72 wind turbine generators each with a maximum hub height of 170 metres above Lowest Astronomical Tide and maximum blade tip height of 310m above Lowest Astronomical Tide. This proposed development is subject to environmental impact assessment (“EIA”) under the above Regulations.
Notice is hereby given that the Cerulean Winds Aspen Project Limited has submitted additional information relative to the above EIA application to the Scottish Ministers. This includes information relating to Offshore Ornithology, Marine Mammals and Blue Carbon.
Copies of the additional information are available for public inspection in person, free of charge, during normal office/opening hours at:
Location Address Opening Hours
Stonehaven Library Evan St, Stonehaven, AB39 2ET Tuesday 09:00-18:00
Wednesday and Friday: 09:00- 17:00
Saturday: 10:00-14:00
Peterhead Library Leisure and Community Centre, Balmoor Terrace, Peterhead, AB42 1EP Tuesday and Wednesday: 09:00-18:00
Friday: 09:00 – 17:00
Saturday 10:00 – 14:00
Aberdeen Central Library Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen, AB25 1GW Monday and Wednesday: 09:00 – 20:00
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday: 09:00 – 17:00
Fraserburgh Library King Edward St, Fraserburgh, AB13 9PN Tuesday and Thursday: 09:00-18:00
Friday: 09:00-17:00
Saturday: 10:00 – 14:00
The additional information can also be viewed online at
https://marine.gov.scot/node/26045
and
https://aspen.ceruleanwinds.com/
.Copies of the additional information may also be obtained from Cerulean Winds Aspen Project Limited, (email:
) at a charge of £250 for a hard copy and £10 for CD/USB stick (including post and packaging).
Any representations should be made to the Scottish Ministers in writing by email to:
or by post to The Scottish Government, Marine Directorate - Licensing Operations Team, Marine Laboratory, 375 Victoria Road, Aberdeen, AB11 9DB, identifying the proposed development and specifying grounds for the representation, not later than 28 April 2026. The Scottish Ministers may however consider representations received after this date. Representations should be dated and should clearly state the name (in block capitals) and the email or postal address of those making representation.
Any subsequent submission of additional information by Cerulean Winds Aspen Project Limited to the Scottish Ministers will be publicised in a similar manner to this, including publication on the above websites and in a further public notice. Representations relative to such information should be made on the same basis as detailed above.
Where the Scottish Ministers decide to exercise their discretion to do so, the Scottish Ministers may cause a Public Local Inquiry (“PLI”) to be held.
Having considered the application/s and the above legislation together with any representations received, the Scottish Ministers may:-
• Consent to the proposed development, with or without conditions attached; or
• Reject the proposed development.
All previous representations received in relation to this development will be considered.
Fair Processing Notice
The Scottish Government’s Marine Directorate – Licensing Operations Team (“MD-LOT”) determines applications for marine licences under the Marine (Scotland) Act 2010 and the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 and section 36 consents under The Electricity Act 1989. During the consultation process any person having an interest in the outcome of the application may make representation to MD-LOT. The representation may contain personal information, for example a name or address. This representation will only be used for the purpose of determining an application and will be stored securely in the Scottish Government’s official corporate record. Representations will be shared with the applicant and/or agent acting on behalf of the applicant, any people or organisations that we consult in relation to the application, the Directorate of Planning and Environmental Appeals should the Scottish Ministers call a PLI and, where necessary, be published online, however personal information will be removed before sharing or publishing.
A full privacy notice can be found at:
https://www.gov.scot/publications/marine-licensing-and-consenting-privacy-notice/.
If you are unable to access this, or you have any queries or concerns about how your personal information will be handled, contact MD-LOT at:
or MD-LOT, Marine Laboratory, 375 Victoria Road, Aberdeen, AB11 9DB.
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