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National Policy Statement EN-7 on nuclear energy infrastructure
12 November 2025
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
At a Glance
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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