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Hornsea Project Four Offshore Wind Farm Examination timetable

The examination timetable shows the dates of events and deadlines for submissions.

If you have registered to have your say, you can do this in the examination stage.

The examination stage

The examination opened on 22 February 2022

The examination closed on 22 August 2022

Upcoming deadlines and events

There are no deadlines and events

Past deadlines and events

11 February 2022 - Procedural Deadline

Closed

Procedural Deadline

Deadline for receipt by the ExA of:

  • Written submissions on the Examination procedure and draft Examination Timetable including any submissions about the use of virtual procedures
  • Requests to be heard orally at the Preliminary Meeting including which agenda items you wish to speak on, points you wish to make and why these need to be made orally rather than in writing.

22 February 2022 - Preliminary Meeting

Closed

Preliminary Meeting

28 February 2022 - Issue by the Examining Authority of

Closed

Issue by the Examining Authority (ExA) of: • Examination Timetable

Publication of: • The ExA’s First Written Questions (ExQ1)

8 March 2022 - Deadline 1

Closed

Deadline 1

Deadline for receipt by the ExA of:

  • Notification of wish to speak at a Compulsory Acquisition Hearing (CAH)
  • Notification of wish to speak at an Open Floor Hearing (OFH)
  • Notification of wish to speak at any of the Issue Specific Hearings (ISHs)
  • Submission of suggested sites for the ExA to visit on either an unaccompanied basis or as part of an Accompanied Site Inspection (ASI), if one is required
  • Notification by Statutory Parties of their wish to be considered as an Interested Party (IP) by the ExA
  • Notification of wish to have future correspondence received electronically
  • Comments on Relevant Representations (RRs)
  • Local Impact Reports (LIRs) from local authorities
  • Initial Statements of Common Ground (SoCGs) requested by the ExA
  • Statement of Commonality of SoCGs
  • A revised version of the draft Development Consent Order (draft DCO) in clean and tracked versions
  • An indicative schedule showing when updated or new offshore ornithology and HRA documents are likely to be submitted into the Examination, including their likely content and approximate size
  • Any further information requested by the ExA under Rule 17 of the Examination Procedure Rules

29 March 2022 - Deadline 2

Closed

Deadline 2

Deadline for receipt by the ExA of:

  • Responses to ExQ1
  • Written Representations (WRs)
  • Summaries of any WRs that exceed 1500 words
  • Comments on the LIR(s)
  • Applicant to provide a draft itinerary for the ASI if required
  • Applicant to provide an updated Guide to the Application
  • Applicant to provide a Compulsory Acquisition Schedule (CA Schedule)
  • An updated version of the draft DCO in clean and tracked versions (if required as a result of ExQ1)
  • Schedule of changes to the draft DCO(if required)
  • Responses to comments on RRs
  • Comments on any other submissions received at Deadline 1
  • Any further information requested by the ExA under Rule 17 of the Examination Procedure Rules

11 April 2022 - Open Floor Hearing

Closed

Open Floor Hearing

To be held virtually on MS Teams on Monday 11 April 2022 (evening)

12 April 2022 - Issue Specific Hearing (ISH1)

Closed

Issue Specific Hearing (ISH1)

ISH1 on the draft DCO To be held virtually on MS Teams

13 April 2022 - Compulsory Acquisition Hearing (CAH1)

Closed

Compulsory Acquisition Hearing (CAH1)

CAH1 on the Applicant’s compulsory acquisition (CA) and temporary possession (TP) case and on any CA and TP objections (if there are requests to be heard)

To be held virtually on MS Teams

21 April 2022 - Deadline 3

Closed

Deadline 3

Deadline for receipt by the ExA of:

  • Post-hearing submissions including written summaries of oral case put at any of the hearings held during w/c 11 April 2022
  • Comments on draft ASI itinerary produced by the Applicant
  • Comments on submissions received at Deadline 2
  • Progressed versions of any SoCG and an updated Statement of Commonality of SoCG
  • Applicant to provide an updated Guide to the Application
  • Any further information requested by the ExA under Rule 17 of the Examination Procedure Rules

26 April 2022 - Issue Specific Hearing (ISH2)

Closed

Issue Specific Hearing (ISH2)

ISH2 on onshore environmental matters To be held virtually on MS Teams on Tuesday 26 April 2022 (morning)

26 April 2022 - Issue Specific Hearing 3 (ISH3)

Closed

Issue Specific Hearing 3 (ISH3)

ISH3 on offshore environmental matters To be held virtually on MS Teams on Tuesday 26 April 2022 (afternoon)

27 April 2022 - Issue Specific Hearing 4 (ISH4)

Closed

Issue Specific Hearing 4 (ISH4)

ISH4 on the marine environment (excluding ornithology) To be held virtually on MS Teams

28 April 2022 - Issue Specific Hearing 5 (ISH5)

Closed

Issue Specific Hearing 5 (ISH5)

ISH5 on marine and coastal ornithology To be held virtually on MS Teams

29 April 2022 - Issue Specific Hearing (ISH6)

Closed

Issue Specific Hearing (ISH6)

ISH6 on the Habitats Regulations Assessment To be held virtually on MS Teams

10 May 2022 - Deadline 4

Closed

Deadline 4

Deadline for receipt by the ExA of:

  • Post-hearing submissions including written summaries of oral case put at any of the hearings during the w/c 25 April 2022 and 2 May 2022
  • Progressed versions of any SoCG and an updated Statement of Commonality of SoCG
  • An updated Guide to the Application
  • An updated CA Schedule
  • An updated version of the draft DCO in clean and tracked versions
  • An updated schedule of changes to the draft DCO
  • Comments on any submissions received at Deadline 3
  • Any further information requested by the ExA under Rule 17 of the Examination Procedure Rules

25 May 2022 - Deadline 4a

Closed

Deadline 4a

Deadline for receipt by the ExA of:

  • Applicant's response to the ExA's request for information dated 19 May 2022

30 May 2022 - Publication of

Closed

Publication of:

ExA’s Further Written Questions (ExQ2)

20 June 2022 - Deadline 5

Closed

Deadline 5

Deadline for receipt by the ExA of:

  • Responses to ExQ2
  • An updated Guide to the Application
  • An updated version of the draft DCO in clean and tracked versions (if required)
  • Schedule of changes to the draft DCO (if required)
  • An updated Compulsory Acquisition (CA) Schedule in clean and tracked versions
  • Progressed Statements of Common Ground (SoCGs) and an updated Statement of Commonality of SoCGs
  • Comments on any submissions received at Deadline 4 and 4a
  • Any further information requested by the ExA under Rule 17 of the Examination Procedure Rules

4 July 2022 - Deadline 5a

Closed

Deadline 5a

Deadline for receipt by the ExA of:

  • Comments on responses to ExQ2
  • Comments on any submissions received at Deadline 5
  • Any further information requested by the ExA under Rule 17 of the Examination Procedure Rules

18 July 2022 - Issue Specific Hearing (ISH7)

Closed

Issue Specific Hearing (ISH7)

ISH7 on the draft Development Consent Order (DCO) To be held virtually on MS Teams on Monday 18 July 2022 (morning)

19 July 2022 - Issue Specific Hearing (ISH9)

Closed

Issue Specific Hearing (ISH9)

ISH9 on offshore environmental matters To be held virtually on MS Teams on Tuesday 19 July 2022 (afternoon)

19 July 2022 - Issue Specific Hearing (ISH8)

Closed

Issue Specific Hearing (ISH8)

ISH8 on onshore environmental matters To be held virtually on MS Teams on Tuesday 19 July 2022 (morning)

20 July 2022 - Issue Specific Hearing (ISH10)

Closed

Issue Specific Hearing (ISH10)

ISH10 on the marine processes and ecology (excluding ornithology) To be held virtually on MS Teams on Wednesday 20 July 2022

21 July 2022 - Issue Specific Hearing (ISH11)

Closed

Issue Specific Hearing (ISH11)

ISH11 on marine ornithology To be held virtually on MS Teams on Thursday 21 July 2022

22 July 2022 - Issue Specific Hearing (ISH12)

Closed

Issue Specific Hearing (ISH12)

ISH12 on the Habitats Regulations Assessment To be held virtually on MS Teams on Friday 22 July 2022

27 July 2022 - Deadline 6

Closed

Deadline 6

Deadline for receipt by the ExA of:

  • Post-hearing submissions including written summaries of oral case put at hearings during w/c 18 July 2022 (if held)
  • An updated Guide to the Application
  • An updated version of the draft DCO in clean, tracked and Word versions
  • Schedule of changes to the draft DCO
  • An updated CA Schedule in clean and tracked versions
  • Progressed SoCGs and an updated Statement of Commonality of SoCGs
  • Comments on any other submissions received at Deadline 5a
  • Any further information requested by the ExA under Rule 17 of the Examination Procedure Rules

28 July 2022 - Issue by the ExA of

Closed

Issue by the ExA of:

• The Report into the Implications for European Sites (RIES) (if required) • The ExA’s preferred draft DCO, proposed schedule of changes, or commentary on the draft DCO (if required) • Any requests for information under Rule 17 of the Examination Procedure Rules (if required)

10 August 2022 - Deadline 7

Closed

Deadline 7

Deadline for receipt by the ExA of:

  • Comments on the ExA’s preferred draft DCO, proposed schedule of changes, or commentary on the draft DCO (if issued)
  • Final SoCGs and Statement of Commonality of SoCGs, also listing matters not agreed (in circumstances where a SoCG could not be finalised)
  • Final version of the draft DCO in clean, tracked and Word versions
  • Final schedule of changes to the draft DCO (if required)
  • Final draft DCO to be submitted by the Applicant in the SI template with the SI validation report
  • Final Guide to the Application
  • Final CA Schedule in clean and tracked versions
  • An updated Book of Reference
  • Signed and dated planning obligations and any other agreements (if required)
  • Comments on any submissions received at Deadline 6
  • Any further information requested by the ExA under Rule 17 of the Examination Procedure Rules

18 August 2022 - Deadline 8

Closed

Deadline 8

(midday on Thursday 18 August 2022)

Deadline for receipt by the ExA of:

  • Comments on the RIES (if issued)
  • Comments on responses submitted for Deadline 7
  • Any further information requested by the ExA under Rule 17 of the Examination Procedure Rules

22 August 2022 - Deadline for close of Examination

Closed

Deadline for close of Examination

  • The ExA is under a duty to complete the examination of the application by the end of the period of six months.
  • Please note that the ExA may close the Examination before the end of the six-month period if it is satisfied that all relevant matters have been addressed and discussed.