The Government believes it is in the country's long-term interest that nuclear power plays a role in providing Britain with clean, secure and affordable energy.
In June 2011, the Government published its Nuclear Power Generation National Policy Statement (NPS). The Nuclear NPS identifies Hinkley Point and Sizewell as sites suitable for new nuclear development. The Nuclear NPS will be the principal policy document to be considered by the Infrastructure Policy Commission when it assesses EDF Energy’s application for Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C.
Full details of the Nuclear NPS can be found at: www.decc.gov.uk|
