Approach to siting new nuclear power stations beyond 2025
We're seeking views on the proposed policy approach for siting new nuclear power stations for a new Nuclear National Policy Statement.
Detail
The purpose of this consultation is to begin the process towards designating a new Nuclear National Policy Statement, applicable to nuclear power stations expected to deploy beyond 2025.
We have proposed some material updates to the existing policy for siting nuclear power stations have been proposed and would like views on the changes ahead of finalising the policy.
This consultation focuses on the overall policy approach before a further formal consultation on the new draft National Policy Statement.
See also:
- the Civil nuclear: roadmap to 2050
- consultation on Alternative routes to market for new nuclear projects
Read our consultation privacy notice.
Documents
National Policy Statement for new nuclear power generation: new approach to siting beyond 2025 - consultation documentapplication/pdfAppraisal of Sustainability and Habitats Regulations Assessment of the new National Policy Statement for nuclear power generation: Habitats regulations methodology reportapplication/pdfAppraisal of Sustainability scoping reportapplication/pdfAoS scoping report appendices A: Review of plans, policies and programmes, and B: Baseline data application/pdfAoS scoping report appendix C1: Baseline maps - Englandapplication/pdfAoS scoping report appendix C2: Baseline maps - Walesapplication/pdfDatganiad Polisi Cenedlaethol ar gyfer cynhyrchu ynni niwclear newydd: ymgynghoriad ar y dull newydd o leoli ar ôl 2025application/pdfArfarniad o Asesiad Rheoliadau Cynaliadwyedd a Chynefinoedd o’r Datganiad Polisi Cenedlaethol Newydd ar gyfer Cynhyrchu Pŵer Niwclear (EN-7): Adroddiad ar Fethodoleg y Rheoliadau Cynefinoeddapplication/pdfAdroddiad Cwmpasu Arfarniad o Gynaliadwyeddapplication/pdf