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Proposed Wylfa Newydd Nuclear Power Station Energy Infrastructure Project

02 September 2020

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

At a Glance

Issue Summary

The statement addresses an application by Horizon Nuclear Power Limited for development consent to build a nuclear power station and associated infrastructure at Wylfa Head.

Action Requested

The Secretary of State has set a new deadline of 30 September 2020 to decide on the application, extending from the previous deadline of 31 March 2020 due to further analysis required for environmental effects and other issues.

Key Facts

  • Horizon Nuclear Power Limited applied under the Planning Act 2008.
  • Original deadline was 23 October 2019 but reset to 31 March 2020.
  • New deadline set for decision is 30 September 2020.
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