IP16 4UR, Sizewell C Limited, EPR/GB3246UQ: 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/GB3246UQ
Regulated facility type
Standalone flood risk activity permit (FRAP)
Regulated facility location
Sizewell C Temporary Construction Area
Leiston
Suffolk
IP16 4RQ
National grid reference point
TM 46874 64545
Receiving environment
Works (whether temporary or permanent) in, over, under or within 8m of the Leiston Drain (main river).
Description of activity
Construction of a surface water outfall and bagwork headwall within the northern bank of the Leiston Drain main river. The outfall (Outfall 02) will discharge attenuated and treated surface water into the Leiston Drain from the Temporary Construction Area (TCA) Water Management Zone 2 catchment area.
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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