Territorial extent and application
- The Act will have UK extent where it relates to oil and gas. It will not apply onshore in Northern Ireland, but will apply:
- offshore in the territorial sea around the UK and in the continental shelf;
- onshore in England; and
- onshore in Scotland and Wales in a manner that respects the changing devolution position.
- The provision relating to onshore wind planning extends to Great Britain, but only makes changes in relation to England and Wales.
- The provisions relating to the Renewables Obligation extend to Great Britain.