Closed consultation

Approach to siting new nuclear power stations beyond 2025

From:
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Published
11 January 2024
Last updated
12 January 2024 — See all updates
This was published under the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

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Summary

We're seeking views on the proposed policy approach for siting new nuclear power stations for a new Nuclear National Policy Statement.

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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.

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Documents

National Policy Statement for new nuclear power generation: new approach to siting beyond 2025 - consultation document

PDF, 586 KB, 59 pages

Appraisal of Sustainability and Habitats Regulations Assessment of the new National Policy Statement for nuclear power generation: Habitats regulations methodology report

PDF, 326 KB, 28 pages

Appraisal of Sustainability scoping report

PDF, 651 KB, 91 pages

AoS scoping report appendices A: Review of plans, policies and programmes, and B: Baseline data

PDF, 2.49 MB, 304 pages

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AoS scoping report appendix C1: Baseline maps - England

PDF, 201 MB, 11 pages

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AoS scoping report appendix C2: Baseline maps - Wales

PDF, 162 MB, 11 pages

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Datganiad Polisi Cenedlaethol ar gyfer cynhyrchu ynni niwclear newydd: ymgynghoriad ar y dull newydd o leoli ar ôl 2025

PDF, 696 KB, 58 pages

Arfarniad o Asesiad Rheoliadau Cynaliadwyedd a Chynefinoedd o’r Datganiad Polisi Cenedlaethol Newydd ar gyfer Cynhyrchu Pŵer Niwclear (EN-7): Adroddiad ar Fethodoleg y Rheoliadau Cynefinoedd

PDF, 362 KB, 28 pages

Adroddiad Cwmpasu Arfarniad o Gynaliadwyedd

PDF, 776 KB, 118 pages

Updates to this page

Published 11 January 2024
Last updated 12 January 2024 + show all updates

  1. Added AoS scoping report baseline maps for England and Wales.

  2. First published.

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