Scotland – Application for consent for the Ossian Offshore Wind Farm

OSSIAN OFFSHORE WIND FARM LIMITED

ELECTRICITY ACT 1989

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) REGULATIONS 2007

Further to the notice that Ossian Offshore Wind Farm Limited (“Ossian OWFL”), registered under company registration SC719670 at Inveralmond House, 200 Dunkeld Road, Perth, PH1 3AQ, has applied to the Scottish Ministers for:

• consent under section 36 of the Electricity Act 1989; and

• marine licences under 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 80km southeast of Aberdeen at its nearest point with a total area of 859 km², central latitude and longitude co-ordinates: 56°41.249’N 000°23.570’W (WGS84). The installed capacity of the proposed generating station would be approximately 3,600 MW comprising up to 265 wind turbine generators with a maximum height of 399 metres above Lowest Astronomical Tide.

This proposed development is subject to environmental impact assessment (“EIA”) under the above Regulations.

Notice is hereby given that the Ossian OWFL has submitted additional information relative to the above EIA application to the Scottish Ministers. This additional information provides supporting information and additional analysis (where required) in relation to ornithology and physical processes.

Copies of the additional information are available for public inspection in person, free of charge, during normal office/opening hours at:

The additional information can also be viewed online at https://www.ossianwindfarm.com/array-consent-application-2025 .

Copies of the additional information may also be obtained from Ossian Offshore Wind Farm Limited (e-mail: contact@ossianwindfarm.com ; tel: 07467 655249), at a charge of £125 for a hard copy.

Any representations should be made in writing to the Scottish Ministers by email to: MD.MarineRenewables@gov.scot  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 2 December 2025.

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 Ossian OWFL 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 can 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”) determine 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: MD.MarineRenewables@gov.scoT or MD-LOT, Marine Laboratory, 375 Victoria Road, Aberdeen, AB11 9DB.