Decision

GDA decision and SoDA: UK HPR1000 reactor

The conclusion of our generic design assessment (GDA) of the UK HPR1000, including the Statement of Design Acceptability (SoDA).

Applies to England

Documents

Generic design assessment of the UK HPR1000 design - decision document

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Management systems for the UK HPR1000 design - AR01

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Strategic considerations for radioactive waste management for the UK HPR1000 design - AR02

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Best available techniques for the UK HPR1000 design - AR03

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Gaseous and liquid discharges of radioactive waste for the UK HPR1000 design - AR04

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Solid radioactive waste, spent fuel and disposability for the UK HPR1000 design - AR05

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Sampling and monitoring for the UK HPR1000 design - AR06

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Generic site, doses to the public and dose rates to wildlife for the UK HPR1000 design - AR07

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Other environmental regulations for the UK HPR1000 design - AR08

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Statement of Design Acceptability for the UK HPR1000

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Details

Read how we came to the overall conclusion that we can issue a SoDA for the UK Hualong Pressurised Water Reactor (UK HPR1000) in the decision document and the 8 updated assessment reports.

The UK HPR1000 is suitable for construction in the UK. The regulators are satisfied that this reactor meets regulatory expectations on safety, security and environmental protection at this stage of the regulatory process.

Any developer making site specific proposals to use the UK HPR1000 must apply for, and get all the necessary environmental permits, planning permission and licensing before they can begin construction. We’ll use the work we’ve done during the GDA to help inform any decisions on applications for environmental permits for a specific site.

The Environment Agency has issued a SoDA and the Office for Nuclear Regulation has issued a Design Acceptance Confirmation to China General Nuclear, EDF and General Nuclear International Ltd, the partners in this GDA of the UK HPR1000.

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Published 7 February 2022

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