Approach to siting new nuclear power stations beyond 2025
Consultation description
The purpose of this consultation is to begin the process towards designating a new Nuclear National Policy Statement, applicable to nuclear power stations expected to deploy beyond 2025.
We have proposed some material updates to the existing policy for siting nuclear power stations have been proposed and would like views on the changes ahead of finalising the policy.
This consultation focuses on the overall policy approach before a further formal consultation on the new draft National Policy Statement.
See also:
- the Civil nuclear: roadmap to 2050
- consultation on Alternative routes to market for new nuclear projects
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Updates to this page
Published 11 January 2024Last updated 12 January 2024 + show all updates
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Added AoS scoping report baseline maps for England and Wales.
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