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<p>The Fast Track process will reduce formal consenting times for high quality offshore
wind farm development consent order applications from 17-months to 12-months. In the
British Energy Security Strategy the Government strengthened the National Policy Statements
and implemented a new Offshore Wind Environmental Improvement Package, which introduces
strategic compensation, a Marine Recovery Fund and a more strategic approach to Habitats
Regulation Assessments. This will allow the UK to accelerate offshore wind deployment
needed to meet our 50GW by 2030 ambition, while maintaining protection and improving
the natural environment.</p>
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