Closed consultation

Fusion energy facilities: new National Policy Statement and proposals on siting

• From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
• Published: 8 May 2024
• Last updated: 27 June 2024 — See all updates

This was published under the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

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Summary

We're seeking views on our proposed approach for siting fusion energy facilities as part of a new National Policy Statement.

This consultation ran from
9:30am on 8 May 2024 to 11:59pm on 17 July 2024

Consultation description

Update: 27 June 2024

We have extended the consultation deadline to allow for further engagement with stakeholders after the election. It will now close on 17 July 2024.

The purpose of this consultation is to begin the process towards designating a new fusion energy National Policy Statement.

Documents

New National Policy Statement for fusion energy: proposed approach to siting fusion energy facilities - consultation document part 1

PDF, 1.47 MB, 40 pages

Appraisal of Sustainability Scoping Report for fusion energy - consultation document part 2

PDF, 749 KB, 97 pages

Appraisal of Sustainability Scoping Report for EN-8: appendix A

PDF, 709 KB, 105 pages

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Appraisal of Sustainability Scoping Report for EN-8: appendix B

PDF, 2 MB, 142 pages

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Appraisal of Sustainability Scoping Report for EN-8: appendix C

PDF, 22 MB, 27 pages

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Habitat Regulations Assessment: methodology approach

PDF, 291 KB, 23 pages

Published 8 May 2024
Last updated 27 June 2024 + show all updates

1. 27 June 2024

   We have extended the consultation deadline to allow for further engagement with stakeholders after the election. It will now close on 17 July 2024.

2. 8 May 2024

   First published.