Note: this is Evolution Power’s anticipated timetable, and is subject to change 

• Current community consultation opened 15 October 2026 

• Deadline for consultation responses 26 November 2026, 11:59pm 

• Pre-application consultation and engagement October 2026–April 2027 

• Planned submission of the Development Consent Order application April 2027 

• Anticipated examination by the Planning Inspectorate September 2027–March 2028 

• Anticipated Secretary of State decision July–September 2028 

• Construction expected to start, if approved 2029 Sites and connecting cable routes expected to be operational By 2032