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Pre-applicationNuclear· EN010102

Hinkley Point C New Nuclear Power Station Material Change 1

A nationally significant infrastructure project in Somerset, West Somerset. The promoter is consulting and preparing its application.

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Where it is in the process

  1. Pre-application
  2. Submitted
  3. Pre-examination
  4. Examination
  5. Recommendation
  6. Decision due
  7. Decided

The site

The outline is the boundary the promoter published. It can include cable, pipeline or road routes as well as the main site. 412 hectares inside the published boundary.

What is proposed

Removal of requirement to install Acoustic Fish Deterrent system (associated with cooling water intake heads) amendments to the Interim Spent Fuel Store and Meteorological Mast, addition of new Hinkley Point Substation and Sluice Gate Storage Racks.

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