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Energy Infrastructure Planning Projects

12 May 2022

Proposing MP
Sutton and Cheam
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy

At a Glance

Issue Summary

This statement addresses a new deadline set by the Secretary of State for deciding an application under the Planning Act 2008.

Action Requested

The Secretary of State has decided to extend the decision-making period for the Sizewell C Nuclear Power Station application to no later than 8 July 2022, allowing sufficient time to consider additional information submitted by the applicant and interested parties.

Key Facts

  • The application is made under the Planning Act 2008.
  • NNB Generation Company (SZC) Limited seeks permission for a nuclear power station near Leiston in Suffolk.
  • Original statutory deadline was 25 May 2022.
  • New decision-making period ends on 8 July 2022.
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