Defra has published a Policy Paper on the compensation hierarchy for offshore wind plans or projects where an environmental compensatory measure is needed.
This compensation hierarchy applies to all relevant offshore wind plans or projects in English, Welsh and Northern Ireland offshore waters (beyond 12 nautical miles). It also applies to relevant offshore wind plans or projects in:
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English inshore waters (within 12 nautical miles)
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Welsh inshore waters (within 12 nautical miles), for infrastructure which is part of a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project application (as described in s.293(2) of the Energy Act 2023) and in relation to qualifying Secretary of State functions
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Northern Irish inshore waters (within 12 nautical miles) in relation to qualifying Secretary of State functions
Source: Defra.