Open consultation

Draft National Policy Statement for nuclear energy generation (EN-7)

From:
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Published
6 February 2025

Applies to England and Wales

Summary

We're seeking views on the draft of the new nuclear National Policy Statement (EN-7), applicable to nuclear power stations expected to deploy beyond 2025.

This consultation closes at

Consultation description

We’re consulting on the draft of the new nuclear National Policy Statement (NPS) EN-7, following the previous consultation on a proposed approach to siting new nuclear power stations beyond 2025 which ran from January to March 2024. 

The consultation document contains the government response to the previous consultation, and the policy proposals the government intends to take forward in EN-7.

The proposed NPS will be applicable to nuclear power stations expected to deploy beyond 2025.

Documents

National Policy Statement for nuclear energy generation (EN-7): new consultation, and response to earlier consultation

PDF, 472 KB, 49 pages

DRAFT: National Policy Statement for nuclear energy generation (EN-7)

PDF, 491 KB, 64 pages

DRAFFT: Datganiad Polisi Cenedlaethol ar gyfer Cynhyrchu Ynni Niwclear (EN-7)

PDF, 522 KB, 61 pages

National Policy Statement for new nuclear (EN-7): Appraisal of Sustainability – main report

PDF, 1.32 MB, 247 pages

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National Policy Statement for new nuclear (EN-7): Appraisal of Sustainability - appendices volume 1

PDF, 2.63 MB, 339 pages

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National Policy Statement for new nuclear (EN-7): Appraisal of Sustainability - appendices volume 2

PDF, 7.6 MB, 27 pages

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Habitats Regulations Assessment of the National Policy Statement for nuclear energy generation (EN-7)

PDF, 410 KB, 53 pages

Ways to respond

Respond online

or

Email to:

nuclearnps.consultation@energysecurity.gov.uk

Write to:

New Nuclear NPS Team
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
3-8 Whitehall Place
London
SW1A 2AW

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Published 6 February 2025

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