Notice

IP16 4UR, Sizewell C Limited, EPR/PB3244MD: environmental permit application

Published 29 May 2025

Applies to England

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/PB3244MD

Regulated facility type

Standalone flood risk activity permit (FRAP)

Regulated facility location

Sizewell C Associated Development Site (Halesworth fen meadow site)
Off Blyth Road
Halesworth
Suffolk
IP19 8EN

National grid reference points

TM 39031 76472 to TM 39227 76578

Receiving environment

Works (whether temporary or permanent) within the fluvial floodplain of or within 8 metres of the River Blyth (main river).

Description of activity

Compensatory fen meadow creation within the floodplain of the River Blyth. The works consists of land sculpting in the floodplain of the main river, temporary storage in the floodplain (site compound, plant, construction materials and soil arisings) and
creation of an aggregate track which requires land profiling in the floodplain. The works are expected to be completed between 1st July 2025 and 31st December 2025.

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 25 June 2025.

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.

The Environment Agency will normally put any comments it receives on the public register. This includes your name but not your personal contact details. Please tell us if you do not want your response to be public.

The privacy notice for permit applicants/operators can be viewed at Privacy Notice