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On 8 May 2026, we submitted a Town and Country Planning Act (TCPA) application to Thanet District Council for archaeology excavation works in Kent on our proposed converter station site. We discussed this work with the County Archaeologist and Historic England before submitting our application.

If approved, this would allow us to carry out the excavations from mid to late summer 2026, when the weather conditions are most suitable. This will minimise the time needed to complete the works, and help to minimise any potential local disruption.

We would deliver outreach activities as part of this work, with organisations such as local schools, universities, and archaeological interest groups. These activities could include producing educational resources and holding talks with students, site visits, and volunteering opportunities, where appropriate. We will share more information about any opportunities with relevant local schools, universities, and interest groups closer to the time. 

Should our TCPA application be approved, works would commence in mid to late summer 2026. In the meantime, you can view the full planning application on Thanet District Council's website here.