Consultation: National Policy Statement for Nuclear Energy Generation

A draft of a new National Policy Statement for nuclear energy generation has been published for consultation, as part of the ongoing review of planning policy.

Key summary

A draft of a new National Policy Statement for nuclear energy generation has been published for consultation.

This is part of the ongoing review of planning policy.

A consultation on an approach to site assessment for nuclear energy occurred last year.

"While significant noise, vibration, or air quality issues are unlikely during operation, construction-related transport may have local impacts."

Noise is covered in detail in the Appraisal of Sustainability.

The consultation is open.

The consultation is open until midday.

April 3rd is the consultation deadline.

Consultation: National Policy Statement for Nuclear Energy Generation

A draft of a new National Policy Statement for nuclear energy generation has been published for consultation, as part of the ongoing review of planning policy. This follows on from a consultation last year on an approach to site assessment for nuclear energy. The draft consultation states "While significant noise, vibration, or air quality issues are unlikely during operation, construction-related transport may have local impacts." Noise is covered in detail in the Appraisal of Sustainability. The consultation is open until midday April 3rd.