Notice of Application to undertake geotechnical surveys along the potential route of a High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) transmission link in the Irish Sea

Overview

Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009

Notice of Application to undertake geotechnical surveys along the potential route of a High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) transmission link in the Irish Sea

Notice is hereby given that National Grid Electricity Transmission plc has applied to Natural Resources Wales (“NRW”) for a marine licence to carry out a regulated activity under the Marine and Coastal Act 2009. The application is to undertake geotechnical surveys along the potential route of a High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) transmission link in the Irish Sea.

You can see the application documents free of charge, from https://publicregister.naturalresources.wales/. You can search for the documents using the application reference number RML2571.

Representations or objections in respect of the application should be made in writing to:

Marine Licensing Team
Cardiff Permitting Service
Natural Resources Wales
Welsh Government Offices
Cathays Park
King Edward VII Avenue
Cardiff
CF10 3NQ

Or email: marinelicensing@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk  by 21 January 2026, quoting reference: RML2571

In your representation/objection, please include an email or postal address to which correspondence may be sent.

Please be aware that representations received will be shared with the applicant and may be made publicly available, after redacting personal details in line with General Data Protection Regulation.

Closes 21 Jan 2026

Opened 23 Dec 2025

Areas

  • All Areas

Audiences

  • Coastal Group Members
  • marine developers
  • marine planners
  • Network Completion Project Task and Finish Group

Interests

  • Datganiad Ardal Morol
  • Datglygiad
  • Development
  • EIA
  • Marine Area Statement
  • Marine Area Statement
  • Marine Protected Areas Network Completion Project