Policy paper

Implementing geological disposal: land use planning

We are seeking views on a draft National Policy Statement as well as the accompanying Appraisal of Sustainability Report and Habitats Regulations Assessment Report.

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Details

The 2014 white paper committed to bringing Geological Disposal Facilities within the definition of nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIPs) and then to produce a draft National Policy Statement (NPS).

The consultation on the draft NPS has now closed. Read the final National Policy Statement.

Published 25 January 2018