An artist's impression of what Sizewell C will look like Credit: EDF Energy
The Planning Inspectorate has accepted EDF Energy's application for a new nuclear power station on the Suffolk coast after eight years of public consultation.
The 14 billion pound proposal for Sizewell C has been formally submitted and will now go to further public examination.
But campaigners against the project are calling for a pause while lockdown continues. Stop Sizewell C says the development would cause harm to protected habitats and tourism.
The current nuclear power station at Sizewell Credit: ITV News AngliaEDF Energy say a new nuclear power station at Sizewell would provide power and jobs for decades Credit: EDF Energy
EDF says it will create jobs for decades to come and provide enough low carbon power for six million homes.
