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Enquiry

From
EDF
Date advice given
18 June 2012
Enquiry type
Phone

EDF sought clarification regarding the exact nature of the six sites highlighted in paragraph 1.8 of the Hinkley Panel?s Further Written Questions (extract shown below).

Question for the Applicant

1.8 In the case of the six sites together with the Combwich freight lay down facility where powers of compulsory acquisition are sought, the Applicant acknowledges that it requires a temporary interest only for a number of years. What is the Applicant?s case for seeking to acquire compulsory acquisition powers for the freehold interests in this land, as opposed to leasehold interests for use of the land?

Advice given

The six sites in the Hinkley Panel's Further Written Questions are identified below along with their location in application documentation:

Bridgwater A - Para 5.3.9 of Statement of Reasons (SoR) Bridgwater C - Para 5.3.11 SoR Junction 23 - Para 5.3.13 SoR Junction 24 - Para 5.3.16 SoR Canningtion Park and Ride - Para 5.3.19 SoR Williton - Para 5.3.22 SoR

Additionally there is reference to the Combwich Laydown Facility, which can be found at Para 5.3.28 of the Statement of Reasons.