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Sizewell C initiates Development Consent Order

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Sizewell C has initiated its Development Consent Order (DCO), a move that clears the way for formal construction of the new 3.2GW nuclear power station on the Suffolk coast.

Artist’s impression of SZC
Artist’s impression of SZC - EDF

Preparatory works began after the project was granted permission to build in July 2022, but certain obligations had to be fulfilled before construction could commence under the DCO.

Those obligations, set out in a Deed of Obligation document signed with East Suffolk Council and Suffolk County Council are now fulfilled and the formal construction phase of the project can begin.

To mark the latest milestone for the project, nuclear minister, Andrew Bowie, today (January 15, 2024) visited the Sizewell C construction site to meet the project team, local business leaders, and representatives from local authorities.

In a statement, Bowie, said: “This is a major milestone for Sizewell C and our ambition to deliver up to 24GW of low-carbon nuclear power by 2050. It comes after we announced the biggest expansion of nuclear power for 70 years which will help to bring down bills and bolster our energy security. East Anglia will benefit from thousands of new jobs and apprenticeships as a result, demonstrating the local rewards of backing new nuclear.”

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