Moved by
Baroness McIntosh of Pickering
120: After Clause 136, insert the following new Clause—
“Assessment of cumulative impact of offshore windfarms
(1) The Secretary of State may by regulations provide that, before planning permission is granted for the construction of an offshore windfarm, an independent assessment must have been undertaken on the cumulative impact of the construction of such windfarms on—
(a) the environment,
(b) marine life, and
(c) the countryside,
both onshore and offshore.
(2) Regulations under this section are subject to the affirmative procedure.”
Member’s explanatory statement
An assessment of the cumulative impact is intended to ensure that any potential damage to the environment will be strictly controlled and limited.