North Devon Council has issued a statement in relation to the proposed White Cross Offshore Windfarm onshore project:

"Following an initial review of the submitted application and accompanying Environmental Statement, and consideration of consultee responses and public representations; North Devon Council wrote to the applicant of the White Cross Offshore Windfarm on 5 December 2023 to request the formal withdrawal of the onshore cable application.

"Having considered our request, the applicant has declined to withdraw and intends to submit further information and clarification to address the objections and concerns raised through the consultation process.

"As planning authority, we will now seek to agree an appropriate extension of time with the applicant to allow for a further consultation period and the determination of the application."