On Thursday 30 October 2025, the Planning Inspectorate accepted our DCO application for East Park Energy. Following this, we now move into the Pre-examination phase of the process. During this time, an Examining Authority responsible for reviewing and scrutinising the application will be appointed, and preparations for the Examination phase will take place.
This is a significant milestone which is representative of the careful preparation, quality engagement and rigorous design work delivered to date. It brings the project a step closer to realising a number of benefits, which include:
– Generating enough low-carbon electricity to supply approximately 108,000 homes, more than the total number of homes in Bedford and St Neots combined
– Delivering significant biodiversity improvements and landscaping to enhance the local environment and provide more diverse habitats and resilient ecological networks
– Establishing a Legacy Fund that would provide financial contributions to local projects, ensuring that those living locally benefit from our plans
We expect the Examination phase to begin in early 2026. More information about the Examination, including how you can register to take part in this process will be available in the coming weeks. In the meantime, all application documents are available to view on the Planning Inspectorate’s website, and you can find more information about the wider DCO process on the Programme page of our website.