On 10 December 2024, the Offshore Wind Industry Council’s Environment and Consents team (OWIC E&C) held a task & finish group workshop to discuss the development of an as-built register for the UK offshore wind sector to inform cumulative assessment of risks to seabirds.

The proposed as-built register will contain information on above-water, seabird relevant parameters at consent application, consent award and post-build for offshore wind projects in UK waters. Collating this data will enable a more accurate common understanding of cumulative effects from offshore wind, as assessments are currently carried out based on parameters put forward in project applications, rather than what is actually built.

This workshop was attended by developers, government representatives, regulators, and other relevant industry stakeholders and focused on the steps required to develop a comprehensive as-built register for Scotland, England and Wales.

This report details the findings from the workshop.