Chapter 11Additional Recommendations and Issues
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Reduce uncertainty on the release of sites for future nuclear projects

Reduce siting uncertainty

Full Recommendation Text

There should be a clear process for releasing new sites for potential use. DESNZ should within a fixed 28 day period confirm whether it has any objections to the use of any site. The landowner (e.g. EDF or NDA) should then confirm within a 28 day period whether they will make the land available for use (subject to any necessary private agreements).

If the approval is not provided, this should be clearly articulated to avoid abortive work. Approval should be automatic if a decision is not made within the time limit.

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Ownership

Primary Owner

DESNZ

Co-owners

NDAEDF
Delivery Timeline
210 days
30 Jun 26

Original target: June 2026

Scope

Sectors

civil

Domains

sitingland
Implementation Type
guidanceprocess change

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