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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Energy Infrastructure Planning Projects

07 July 2022 · Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy

Proposed by Paul Scully Con Sutton and Cheam

Energy

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Key points

  • The Planning Act 2008 application for a nuclear power station near Leiston in Suffolk is under review.
  • A new deadline of no later than 20 July 2022 has been set for deciding the application.
  • This decision ensures sufficient time for thorough consideration of the application.

Issue summary

This statement addresses an application under the Planning Act 2008 for a nuclear power station near Leiston in Suffolk.

Action requested

I have decided to set a new deadline of no later than 20 July 2022 for deciding this application, ensuring sufficient time for consideration.

Key facts

  • The current statutory deadline for the decision on the Sizewell C Nuclear Power Station application is 8 July 2022.
  • A new deadline has been set of no later than 20 July 2022.
  • The decision to set a new deadline does not prejudice the final outcome.
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