A Bill to restrict the height, number, location and operation of wind turbines situated off shore within twenty miles of the coast; to restrict subsidies available for such turbines; and to make provision regulating the length, location and environmental impact of cables connecting such turbines to the national grid; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
Sir Christopher ChopeConservative
30 March 2015
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This bill would impose tight limits on offshore wind farms within 20 miles of the coast, including how tall they can be, how many turbines there may be, where they can be built, and how they operate. It would also restrict subsidies for offshore wind projects and set rules for the cables linking turbines to the National Grid, including their length, routing and environmental impact.
The bill is at its 2nd reading in the Commons and has not progressed beyond that stage in the information provided; further stages would be required for it to become law.
Generated 21 February 2026
2 Jul 2014
16 Jan 2015
The Bill was presented to Parliament through the ballot procedure on 2 July 2014. This is known as the first reading and there was no debate on the Bill at this stage. The second reading was on 16 January 2015 but was withdrawn at the end of the debate.
The 2014-15 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
