Project Initiatiation - Scoping

Scoping complete

Environmental Studies

Initial studies underway

Preparation of Environmental Statement

Ongoing and due to complete in early 2014

Pre-application Consultations

Initial consultations underway

Submission of Applications for Permission

Aim to submit in second half of 2014

Review of application (including Environmental Statment) by Scottish Ministers

Process takes approximately 1 year

Planning Decision: refuse or grant (with or without conditions)

Expected 2015

Implementation and monitoring

Offshore construction hoped to start in 2020, with first power output also in 2020.