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Energy Infrastructure Planning Projects

14 January 2022

Proposing MP
North East Derbyshire
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy

At a Glance

Issue Summary

This statement concerns the extension of the deadline for the Examining Authority's report on the Sizewell C Nuclear Power Station application.

Action Requested

The Secretary of State has decided to extend the report writing stage from January 14, 2022, to February 25, 2022, due to numerous change requests and health issues impacting progress. The Examining Authority is asked to complete its report as soon as possible within this new timeframe.

Key Facts

  • Sizewell C Nuclear Power Station application near Leiston in Suffolk.
  • Original deadline for the examining authority's report: January 14, 2022.
  • Extended deadline for the examining authority's report: February 25, 2022.
  • Extension period is six working weeks.
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