This Order grants development consent for, and authorises Norfolk Boreas Limited to construct, operate and maintain a generating station located in the North Sea approximately 47km from the Norfolk coast, together with associated development. For the purposes of the development that it authorises Norfolk Boreas Limited is authorised by the Order compulsorily or by agreement to purchase land (including rights in land) and the right to use land, as well as to override easements and other rights. The Order also provides a defence to 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 37 (certification of plans, etc) of this Order may be inspected free of charge at the offices of North Norfolk District Council, Council Offices, Holt Road, Cromer, NR27 9EN.