Risk
EDPs announced to date have limited nuclear relevance
The 23 Environmental Delivery Plans (EDPs) notified by Natural England all relate to nutrient pollution (16) and great crested newts (7), which have limited relevance to nuclear, and will not be in force until the end of 2026. There is therefore little to no prospect of the government's promise to 'identify opportunities... to accelerate the development of nuclear energy through targeted deployment of EDPs' by autumn 2026 being met.
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Recommendation Context
Chapter: Chapter 7: Environmental Assessments & Permitting
Owner: DEFRA
Current Status: Watered Down
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