IP16 4UR, Sizewell C Limited, EPR/QB3054KV: environmental permit application
Published 25 July 2025
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Details of the application
The Environment Agency has received a variation application for an environmental permit under the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 from Sizewell C Limited.
Application number
EPR/QB3054KV/V002
Regulated facility type
Standalone flood risk activity permit (FRAP)
Regulated facility location
Sizewell C Main Development Site (Sizewell Marshes SSSI Crossing)
Leiston
Suffolk
IP16 4UR
National grid reference point
TM 47317 64516
Receiving environment
Works (whether temporary or permanent) in, over or under the fluvial Leiston Drain (main river).
Description of activity
The proposed variation of activities for this permit relate to activity T4 in the granted permit – EPR/QB3054KV. The original application stated that the temporary bailey bridge was to be built on piled abutments with embankments supported on piled ground improvements. The revised temporary bailey bridge design has been updated to include a 5-span bridge arrangement on temporary piers supported on tubular piles.
As per the original application, the temporary crossing will remain in place for around 12-15 months, whilst work progresses on the raising of the Main Construction Area (MCA) embankment, formation of the main approach embankments and installation of the haul road and permanent crossings.
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 22 August 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.
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