Hinkley Occupied Again
occupy hinkley | 13.02.2012 11:04 | World
Protesters have occupied land proposed for a new nuclear power station for the second time in a week.
Anti-nuclear activists moved into an abandoned site near Hinkley Point, Somerset, early yesterday.
Protesters are angry that permission has been given by West Somerset Council for clearance work for a new power station to begin before developer EDF Energy has won permission to build its controversial new nuclear plant.
Anti-nuclear activists moved into an abandoned site near Hinkley Point, Somerset, early yesterday.
Protesters are angry that permission has been given by West Somerset Council for clearance work for a new power station to begin before developer EDF Energy has won permission to build its controversial new nuclear plant.
The company has agreed £30 million of mitigation works to reduce the impact of changes to the site, but that has failed to satisfy campaigners.
Somerset-born protester Theo Simon said: “We want to reclaim this land and make sure wildlife is protected.
“Giving permission to clear the land before planning permission has even been granted clearly gives the message to EDF that permission is a done deal.
“I, and many others like me, want proper public consultation and debate before we commit to a technology whose toxic legacy will remain for generations.”
EDF said: “We are aware of a small number of individuals who are currently on our new build site.
“We would hope that these individuals will choose to leave of their own accord but if not, there are other options available.”
Somerset-born protester Theo Simon said: “We want to reclaim this land and make sure wildlife is protected.
“Giving permission to clear the land before planning permission has even been granted clearly gives the message to EDF that permission is a done deal.
“I, and many others like me, want proper public consultation and debate before we commit to a technology whose toxic legacy will remain for generations.”
EDF said: “We are aware of a small number of individuals who are currently on our new build site.
“We would hope that these individuals will choose to leave of their own accord but if not, there are other options available.”
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Nuclear Reactor site occupied
13.02.2012 11:26
Protesters have for the second time in a week occupied the development site at Hinkley Point nuclear power station in Somerset.
In the early hours of this morning anti-nuclear activists took possession of an abandoned farm on the site which is protected under International Environmental law. The site contains a Site of Special Scientific interest (SSSI) and a protected wetland (R.A.M.S.A.R site) but it is due to be cleared by power company EDF in the coming months. Protesters are angry that permission has been given for this work to begin before the company have won permission to build their controversial new nuclear plant.
Somerset born Theo Simon said "We want to reclaim this land and make sure that the wildlife that inhabits it and forages here is protected. Giving permission to clear the land before Planning Permission has even been granted clearly gives the message to EDF that permission is a done deal. I, and many others like me, want proper public consultation and debate before we commit to a technology whose toxic legacy will remain for generations.”
Local media reported this week that EDF will begin site clearance in the coming weeks, although EDF claimed the opposite when protesters occupied the trees on Tuesday.
The first phase of the preparation works will include removal of hedgerows and all trees,
before stripping all topsoil and levelling the landscape, all this despite the fact that planning permission has not been granted for a new nuclear power station at the site.
Nikki Clark of SWAN said "Bat ecologists have explained to us that 86% of Bat crime is caused by the destruction of roosts carried out by developers. We have been told that the so-called 'mitigation', which involves building alternative roosts, that has been proposed by EDF has never been scientifically tested to prove that it actually works."
Questions have been raised about the Government's process of developing energy policy.
In the corruption of governance report last week it was revealed that the 'Nuclear Renaissance' was instigated against the advice of scientists, and is indicative of wider corruption within the Department of Energy and Climate Change.
The new minister brought into replace Chris Huhne, who stood down last week to face criminal charges, is Lib Dem - Ed Davey. Despite having produced the party's anti-nuclear policy in 2006, he has now made a complete U-turn and is supporting the coalition in promoting new nuclear build in the UK.
Shana Deal, one of the occupiers in Langborough Farm, said today: "If EDF's activities continue, this nature reserve will be lost forever. Not even EDF are willing to guarantee that a new nuclear power station will be economically viable, and I for one do not want to see this beautiful land turned into a Toxic Waste dump.”
The farm premises is accessible by public footpaths and visitors are being welcomed by the protesters.
For background and further information phone: 07530 947554
In the early hours of this morning anti-nuclear activists took possession of an abandoned farm on the site which is protected under International Environmental law. The site contains a Site of Special Scientific interest (SSSI) and a protected wetland (R.A.M.S.A.R site) but it is due to be cleared by power company EDF in the coming months. Protesters are angry that permission has been given for this work to begin before the company have won permission to build their controversial new nuclear plant.
Somerset born Theo Simon said "We want to reclaim this land and make sure that the wildlife that inhabits it and forages here is protected. Giving permission to clear the land before Planning Permission has even been granted clearly gives the message to EDF that permission is a done deal. I, and many others like me, want proper public consultation and debate before we commit to a technology whose toxic legacy will remain for generations.”
Local media reported this week that EDF will begin site clearance in the coming weeks, although EDF claimed the opposite when protesters occupied the trees on Tuesday.
The first phase of the preparation works will include removal of hedgerows and all trees,
before stripping all topsoil and levelling the landscape, all this despite the fact that planning permission has not been granted for a new nuclear power station at the site.
Nikki Clark of SWAN said "Bat ecologists have explained to us that 86% of Bat crime is caused by the destruction of roosts carried out by developers. We have been told that the so-called 'mitigation', which involves building alternative roosts, that has been proposed by EDF has never been scientifically tested to prove that it actually works."
Questions have been raised about the Government's process of developing energy policy.
In the corruption of governance report last week it was revealed that the 'Nuclear Renaissance' was instigated against the advice of scientists, and is indicative of wider corruption within the Department of Energy and Climate Change.
The new minister brought into replace Chris Huhne, who stood down last week to face criminal charges, is Lib Dem - Ed Davey. Despite having produced the party's anti-nuclear policy in 2006, he has now made a complete U-turn and is supporting the coalition in promoting new nuclear build in the UK.
Shana Deal, one of the occupiers in Langborough Farm, said today: "If EDF's activities continue, this nature reserve will be lost forever. Not even EDF are willing to guarantee that a new nuclear power station will be economically viable, and I for one do not want to see this beautiful land turned into a Toxic Waste dump.”
The farm premises is accessible by public footpaths and visitors are being welcomed by the protesters.
For background and further information phone: 07530 947554
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wider corruption within the Department of Energy and Climate Change
13.02.2012 12:22
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Application for a New Nuclear Power Station at Hinkley Point
26.04.2012 03:12
Application for a New Nuclear Power Station located at Hinkley Point and Associated Development
Application Reference: EN010001
Please find enclosed a link to the Planning Inspectorate’s letter to all interested parties regarding open floor hearings.
If the link does not automatically take you to the document, please copy and paste it into your browser.
Yours faithfully
Mark Wilson
Principal Case Manager
National Infrastructure Directorate
The Planning Inspectorate
Temple Quay House
Temple Quay
Bristol
BS1 6PN
Enquiry Line: 0303 444 5000
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Hinkley Point
04.07.2012 23:24
Help line: 0303 444 5000
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To Interested Parties Our Ref: EN010001
Date: 3 July 2012
Dear Sir / Madam
Hinkley Point C - application for a nuclear generating station and associated
development
Agenda and information for Interested Parties in respect of an Issue Specific
Hearing on the Development Consent Order (DCO) and mitigation measures – 17
July 2012
The Issue Specific Hearing will be chaired by Michael Hurley, a member of the Panel. A
diagram showing the general arrangement of the room is included as Annexe 1 to this
letter. It will focus on the terms of the draft DCO submitted with NNB Genco’s application,
and particularly on the draft requirements in Schedule 11 of that document.
An Agenda is attached as Annexe 2 to this letter.
In accordance with Rule 14(3) of the Infrastructure Planning (Examination Procedure) Rules
2010, any oral representations should be based on representations previously made in
writing by the particular participant.
Interested Parties who have suggested alterations to the terms of draft DCO in their written
submissions are particularly invited to attend. They include:
Avon and Somerset Police
Bridgwater Town Council
Cannington Parish Council
The Countryside Council for Wales
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue
The Environment Agency
The Fairfield Estate
The Marine Management Organisation
The Ministry of Defence
Natural England
Otterhampton Parish Council
Sedgemoor District Council
Somerset County Council
West Somerset Council
The hearing will be at; The Exchange, Express Park, Bristol Road, Bridgwater,
Somerset, TA6 4RR.
Registration will begin on 17 July at 9:00am and the hearing will begin at 10:00am. The
Panel is hopeful that the hearing will be completed on 17 July. However, if this is not the
case, the hearing will be adjourned and continue at the same venue on the following day.
The Chair will indicate the time that the hearing will resume.
Please advise us if you wish to attend by 12:00 noon on 13 July 2012 by email to
number of people who wish to speak and those who wish to observe. Please provide your
Interested Party reference number in any communication and mark it for the attention of
the “Hinkley Point C Team”.
Yours faithfully
Mark Wilson
Principal Case Manager
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