The energy National Policy Statements set out national energy
policy and form the framework for decision-making on applications
for development consent for energy Nationally Significant
Infrastructure Projects. They ensure that infrastructure of
significant importance to the economy, energy mix or other
national needs are assessed balancing different national plans
and policies.
The proposed EN-8, a fusion energy NPS, would set out the
assessment principles and general impacts that applicants will
have to address when considering the siting of their fusion
energy facilities.
Read the full outcome
New National Policy Statement
for fusion energy: government response
PDF, 629
KB, 36 pages
New National Policy Statement
for fusion energy: government response (accessible
webpage)
HTML
Feedback received
New National Policy Statement
for fusion energy - government response: Annex A consultation
responses
PDF, 1010
KB, 200 pages
New National Policy Statement
for fusion energy - government response: Annex A consultation
responses (accessible webpage)
HTML
Detail of feedback received
We received 46 responses to this consultation from the following
types of respondents:
- companies (energy, engineering or technology)
- private individuals
- public bodies (environmental, heritage, energy
or R&D)
- fusion companies
- regulators
- pressure groups
- local authorities
- industry bodies
Original consultation
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
