Suffolk Lib Dems call for a delay in the latest Planning Consultation for Sizewell C

Sizewell C Planning Application for Development Consent Order

Suffolk Lib Dems call for a delay in consultation

The Lib Dems, Greens & Independents Group on Suffolk County Council have slammed the timing of what they believe is an 'undemocratic' Sizewell C consultation

The Group have strongly criticised the timing of EDF's application for a Development Consent Order to build a new nuclear power station at Sizewell.

Cllr Penny Otton, Leader of the Liberal Democrat, Green and Independent Group, said:

"We are adamant that no consultation can take place whilst the council and the public are still under strict coronavirus rules.

It must not be used as an excuse for EDF to try to sideline the democratic process .

We fully support the statement by the leaders of Suffolk and Norfolk county council in calling for the government to delay the process. The council and the public must feel that they have the most transparent and inclusive opportunities to be able to comment on this application - which will have a devastating and very long-lasting effect to a large swathe of East Suffolk.

As a group we will continue to fiercely oppose the building of Sizewell C . We strongly believe it would be a disaster for the local area, and have a lasting and adverse impact on the surrounding Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, on Suffolk businesses and the Suffolk tourism sector".

East Suffolk Liberal Democrats (ESDL) has made clear in its submissions its opposition to the proposal to construct a new nuclear power station at Sizewell in all the previous consultations. ESLD oppose the proposal in its entirety because the construction of a new power station will cause significant environmental, economic and social damage to the local and wider East Suffolk area.

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