Written Question · S7W-02275 · Session 7
Whether the reforms proposed as part of its Strategic Compensation Policy will apply to the Seabird Compensation Plan required from the dev…
The question
To ask the Scottish Government whether the reforms proposed as part of its Strategic Compensation Policy will apply to the Seabird Compensation Plan required from the developer of the Berwick Bank offshore windfarm, giving the developer wider access to compensatory measures.
The answer
Scottish Government published statutory guidance on compensating for adverse effects from offshore wind in July 2026. The guidance sets out processes for accessing a wider range of compensatory measures, including a requirement to work through a compensation hierarchy. As set out, the guidance should be applied by offshore wind developers when preparing compensation proposals. This includes the developer of the Berwick Bank offshore wind farm.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S7W-02275 by reference.