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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Energy National Policy Statements

22 May 2025 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Proposed by Michael Shanks Lab Rutherglen

Energy

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At a glance

Key points

  • The draft revised energy National Policy Statements are being laid before Parliament to update existing policies and support the Clean Power 2030 Action Plan.
  • Amendments to EN-1, EN-3, and EN-5 documents will be made.
  • A new nuclear NPS (EN-7) is in development with expected designation in 2025.
  • A public consultation on the draft revised NPSs is open until May 29, 2025.

Issue summary

The draft revised energy National Policy Statements are being laid before Parliament to update existing policies and support the Clean Power 2030 Action Plan.

Action requested

Amendments to EN-1, EN-3, and EN-5 documents will be made, a new nuclear NPS (EN-7) is in development with expected designation in 2025, and there is a public consultation on the draft revised NPSs open until May 29, 2025.

Key facts

  • Energy National Policy Statements were first designated in 2011.
  • EN-7 nuclear NPS is in development with anticipated designation in 2025.
  • Public consultation on draft revised NPSs opened on 24 April 2025 and closes on 29 May 2025.
  • Parliamentary scrutiny period for the revised NPSs will be from 22 May to 22 July 2025.
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