This Order grants development consent for, and authorises East Anglia THREE Limited to construct, operate and maintain a generating station located in the North Sea approximately 69 kilometres from the coast at Lowestoft, together with all necessary and associated development. For the purposes of the development that it authorises East Anglia THREE Limited is authorised by the Order compulsorily or by agreement to purchase land and rights in land to use land, as well as to override easements and other rights. The Order also provides a defence in proceedings in respect of statutory nuisance and to discharge water. The Order imposes requirements in connection with the development for which it grants development consent.

The Order also grants deemed marine licences for the marine licensable activities, being the deposit of substances and articles and the carrying out of works, involved in the construction of the generating station and associated development. The deemed marine licences impose conditions in connection with the deposits and works for which they grant consent.

A copy of the plans and book of reference referred to in this Order and certified in accordance with article 32 (certification of plans, etc.) of this Order may be inspected free of charge at the offices of Suffolk Coastal District Council at Melton Hill, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1AU and Mid Suffolk District Council at 131 High Street, Needham Market, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 8DL.