Update

R15One and done assessments
On Track
Government Response: One-and-done assessments via EORs; Finch judgment retained

The EOR system will address the duplicative assessment problem, enabling assessments completed under one regime to satisfy requirements under others. However, the Government will NOT overturn the Finch judgment as the Taskforce recommended, instead noting its limited applicability to nuclear projects. Finch's implications will be considered in the development of the EOR framework. While the refusal to overturn Finch is a departure from the Taskforce's recommendation, the practical impact on nuclear may be limited given the specific circumstances of the judgment.

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Source: Policy PaperDESNZ, March 2026

Impact on Overall Status

Confidence changed to: high
Duplicative assessment addressed through EORs; Finch retained but with limited nuclear impact.
Recommendation Context
Chapter: Chapter 7: Environmental Assessments & Permitting
Owner: MHCLG
Current Status: On Track
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