The developer of the 100MW White Cross floating wind project in England has submitted further environmental information to support its application for consent. The additional data has been provided to North Devon Council and the Marine Management Organisation (MMO), initiating the formal consultation process.
The White Cross project, a joint venture between Cobra and Flotation Energy, is seeking approval to construct and operate the wind farm and connect it to the grid. The proposed site, located 52 kilometers off the North Devon coast, will feature six to eight floating turbines.
Earlier this year, North Devon Council requested additional environmental information to advance their review of the planning application, following consultations in 2023. The newly submitted information includes results from updated ecological surveys, additional assessments covering the cable route and landfall, and a revised programme of works addressing public safety, traffic, and landfall construction.
White Cross project director Al Rayner said, “Taking care of the environment around Saunton Sands, Braunton and East Yelland is a top priority for us. We want to be transparent about our plans and work with the community while we connect the turbines to the grid. Providing this updated information is the latest stage of that process, and we hope it will enable North Devon Council and the Marine Management Organisation to make an informed decision.”
The project's cabling will land at the northern end of Saunton Sands beach, with underground cabling extending under the golf course, the Taw Estuary, and connecting to the grid at East Yelland. This submission complements the consent applications made in 2023.
