Find out more about how we consult with the public and other groups.
Consultation
We review the permits we've granted to sites every four to five years. We consult with the public and many other organisations, such as local councils and health authorities, to seek their views when we do this.
We also consult with a wide range of groups when a nuclear site applies for a new permit. Consultation periods usually last for three months and we advertise them in local newspapers.
We send out information to the different groups we think will be interested, as well as to public libraries, at the start of a consultation period. This information includes a copy of our draft permit, with our comments about what we think the new rules for the site should be. During the consultation we may choose to hold public meetings or workshops to talk about the different issues the public might want to raise.
We will be working with local people as early as we can, in order to understand their concerns, interests and priorities. We believe our decisions will be stronger as a result of our engagement.
Current consultations
We are seeking comments on applications we have received from EDF Energy’s new nuclear build company, NNB Generation Company Limited (NNB Genco) for their proposed new nuclear power station development at Hinkley Point.
Past consultations
Closed 18 October 2010
Closed 14 November 2008
Closed 30 September 2008
Closed 1 September 2008
Closed 1 September 2008
- Variation of RSA93 Authorisation for Magnox Electric Ltd. at Oldbury Power Station, South Gloucestershire. Closed 12 April 2007.
- British Energy Review to permit the disposal of radioactive wastes from their six nuclear power stations in England. Closed 7 July 2006.
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