And back in 2004 the Gazette's letters page raged with debate over plans by EDF Energy to build 30 turbines less than a mile off Redcar. The consent now granted means EDF Energy can proceed to the next development phase of the EDF Energy Northern Offshore Wind scheme. That will involve geotechnical work and drilling to determine the best foundations for the turbines, with the turbines anticipated to be up and running by 2011.