Steeple Renewables Project would allow for the generation and export of up to 600MW of renewable energy. Given this scale, the project qualifies as a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) and as such, underwent the Development Consent Order (DCO) planning process.

The DCO process provides a dedicated framework specifically designed to address the complexities associated with large, complex energy projects (as well as other project types).

Applications for DCOs are examined independently by the Planning Inspectorate. Following an examination of the project, the Planning Inspectorate will make a recommendation to the Secretary of State for the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero, who will decide on the outcome of the application.

Consultation is an important part of the DCO process as it enables everyone to comment on the proposals. The feedback received, along with further technical work and environmental studies, has informed the development of our proposals ahead of the submission of our DCO application to the Planning Inspectorate.

Current status: Decided

On 9 October 2026, the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero made the decision to grant development consent for Steeple Renewables Project. 

In total over 700 documents have been submitted by RES and interested parties throughout the Development Consent Order process. All the documents are available to view on the project page on the Planning Inspectorate’s website.  

We would like to thank you for your continued engagement with Steeple Renewables Project throughout its development. 

For more information about the planning process, please visit the Planning Inspectorate website here.