IP16 4UR, Sizewell C Limited, EPR/AB3142UG: environmental permit application
Published 21 April 2026
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Details of the application
The Environment Agency has received a new bespoke application for an environmental permit under the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 from Sizewell C Limited.
Application number
EPR/AB3142UG
Regulated facility type
Standalone flood risk activity permit (FRAP)
Regulated facility location
Sizewell C Associated Development Site (Pakenham wet woodland and fen meadow creation site)
Land between the Pakenham Stream (west bank) and Thurston Road
Pakenham
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
IP31 2LS
National grid reference points
TL 92999 67909 to TL 93400 68781
Receiving environment
Works (whether temporary or permanent) within the fluvial floodplain and/or 8 metres of the Pakenham Stream (main river).
Description of activity
Compensatory wet woodland and fen meadow creation within the floodplain of the Pakenham Stream. The works consists of land sculpting (cut or fill compartments) within the floodplain, bank repairs to approximately 8m of the east bank and temporary storage of soil arisings in the floodplain of the main river. The works are expected to be begin between 1st June 2026 and 31st December 2027 and will take approximately 18 weeks to complete following commencement.
How to view and comment on the application
Via e-mail: sizewellcnnb@environment-agency.gov.uk
Via telephone: 03708 506 506
If you have any comments on the application send these by 20 May 2026.
For advice about how to make a representation or if you are unable to make a representation via e-mail please call 03708 506 506.
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