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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Extension of decision deadline on Wylfa Newydd nuclear power station

23 October 2020 · Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy

Proposed by Kwasi Kwarteng Con Spelthorne

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At a glance

Key points

  • The Secretary of State has agreed to extend the decision-making period for the Wylfa Newydd nuclear power station application.
  • The new deadline for the decision is set for December 31, 2020.
  • Horizon Nuclear Power will have more time to evaluate its options due to the extension.

Issue summary

The statement addresses the extension of the decision-making period for Wylfa Newydd nuclear power station.

Action requested

The Secretary of State has agreed to reset the deadline for his decision on the application from September 30, 2020, to December 31, 2020, allowing Horizon Nuclear Power more time to assess its options.

Key facts

  • The Planning Act 2008 allows for resetting deadlines under section 107(3).
  • Original deadline was September 30, 2020.
  • New deadline set is December 31, 2020.
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