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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

National Policy Statement EN-7 on nuclear energy infrastructure

12 November 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 final version of National Policy Statement EN-7 on nuclear energy infrastructure was laid before Parliament
  • The statement aims to improve planning for new nuclear projects in England and Wales
  • The document will enter into force after approval by resolution or deemed consent following a 21-sitting-day period

Issue summary

The statement addresses the final version of National Policy Statement EN-7 on nuclear energy infrastructure, which aims to improve planning for new nuclear projects in England and Wales.

Action requested

Today, the final version of EN-7 was laid before Parliament under Section 9(8) of the Planning Act 2008. Once approved by resolution or deemed consent following a 21-sitting-day consideration period, it will enter into force.

Key facts

  • EN-7 sets policy for considering development consent applications for new nuclear fission infrastructure.
  • The NPS applies to nuclear infrastructure generating over 50 megawatts of electricity in England and 350 megawatts in Wales.
  • It introduces a criteria-based approach, removes the deployment deadline, and includes Small and Advanced Modular Reactors.
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