§ Mr. John Evansasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what recent discussions he has had with the Central Electricity Generating Board concerning planning requirements in relation to the proposed SGHWR station at Sizewell.
§ Mr. OakesNone, but prior to May 1974 we expressed views about the proposal to the Department of Energy over the whole range of DOE interests.
§ Mr. John Evansasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what delays there have been in the granting of detailed planning permission for the construction of the SGHWR station at Sizewell.
§ Mr. OakesMy right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Energy granted consent on 5th February 1975 for the154W construction of an SGHWR generating station at Sizewell and at the same time directed that planning permission be deemed to be granted under the provisions of Section 40 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1971.
The planning permission was subject to conditions requiring the agreement of details concerning design and siting of the buildings and landscaping with the local planning authorities which are matters for negotiation between the Central Electricity Generating Board and the local planning authorities, but I know of no delays in this connection.