Sizewell C planning approval ruled “lawful” by High Court

The High Court has ruled that the decision by the government to approve the construction of Sizewell C was lawful.

The ruling came after a campaign group challenged the decision claiming possible  impact on water supplies and that the government had failed to consider alternatives.

Sue Ferns, Prospect’s Senior Deputy General Secretary, said:

“This is a welcome ruling which removes one of the blocks to getting Sizewell C started.

“Nuclear must play an important role in our energy mix as we race to net zero. We now need to get on with building Sizewell C, and secure the jobs, economic benefits and clean reliable energy it will bring.”