Located in the Liverpool Bay, north west of the Wirral coastline, the extension project will feature up to 69 wind turbine generators and associated offshore infrastructure.
The extension facility will be located next to the existing 90MW Burbo Bank wind farm, which is situated on the Burbo Flats in Liverpool.
The extension covers 40km² area and will sit to the west of the operational facility in Liverpool Bay, about 7km north of the North Wirral coast.
After completion, the extension of Burbo Bank offshore wind farm will generate enough energy for about 170,000 households.
Reuters quoted DONG Energy UK chairman Brent Cheshire as saying: "Today’s announcement is an important step in clearing the way for the company to make a final investment decision on Burbo Bank Extension."
The UK Planning Inspectorate chief executive Simon Ridley said: "The Examining Authority took full account of views from communities, particularly in the north west of England, who might be affected by this proposal alongside national policy and evidence of the need for the project.
"The certainty of knowing when a decision will be made following full consideration of public views provides developers and investors with the confidence needed to plan the infrastructure improvements this country needs to secure future economic growth."
Onshore construction is scheduled to begin in November 2014 while offshore construction will start in 2016.
The wind farm is scheduled to complete by the first quarter of 2017.
Image: Illustration of extension to the Burbo Bank offshore wind farm. Photo: courtesy of Crown /The UK Government.
