House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Energy Infrastructure Planning Projects
12 May 2022 · Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
Proposed by Paul Scully Con Sutton and Cheam
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At a glance
Key points
- The Secretary of State has extended the decision-making period for the Sizewell C Nuclear Power Station application to no later than 8 July 2022.
- The extension allows for the consideration of additional information submitted by the applicant.
- The extension period also accounts for input from interested parties.
Issue summary
This statement addresses a new deadline set by the Secretary of State for deciding an application under the Planning Act 2008.
Action requested
The Secretary of State has decided to extend the decision-making period for the Sizewell C Nuclear Power Station application to no later than 8 July 2022, allowing sufficient time to consider additional information submitted by the applicant and interested parties.
Key facts
- The application is made under the Planning Act 2008.
- NNB Generation Company (SZC) Limited seeks permission for a nuclear power station near Leiston in Suffolk.
- Original statutory deadline was 25 May 2022.
- New decision-making period ends on 8 July 2022.
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