The Preesall Underground Gas Storage Facility Order 2015

EXPLANATORY NOTE

(This note is not part of the Order)

This Order authorises Halite Energy Group Limited (referred to as “the undertaker”) to construct and operate an underground gas storage facility and associated infrastructure in Preesall, Lancashire.

The Order permits the undertaker to acquire, compulsorily or by agreement, land and rights in land and to use land for this purpose. The Order also makes provision in connection with the maintenance of the facility.

The Order also deems to be granted a marine licence for the marine licensable activities as set out in Schedule 7 (deemed licence under the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009). The deemed marine licence imposes conditions in connection with the works for which it grants consent.

A copy of the Order plans and the book of reference mentioned in this Order and certified in accordance with article 39 of this Order (certification of plans, etc.) may be inspected free of charge during working hours at the Planning Reception Desk, Wyre Borough Council, Civic Centre, Breck Road, Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire, FY6 7PU.

Informative: To the extent that an activity comprised in the maintenance of the licensed works authorised under the marine licence at Schedule 7 requires a marine licence under the 2009 Act, the undertaker must submit an application to the MMO for such a licence in respect of such an activity.