Does the acquisition of British Energy by EDF mean that the Bradwell site will now be disposed of?
The government wishes to see a competitive market in potential sites for new build. There are a number of conditions that apply to the acquisition. These include a requirement that EDF dispose of land currently owned by British Energy at Bradwell (and any other land at Bradwell that any EDF company may acquire) as long as (a) the national policy statement does not preclude the construction of 2 EPRs at each of Hinkley Point and Sizewell; and (b) EDF obtains planning consent for 2 EPRs at Sizewell.
