EXPLANATORY NOTE

(This note is not part of the Order)

This Order grants development consent and authorises NNB Generation Company Limited to construct, operate and maintain a nuclear powered generating station Hinkley Point in Somerset, to be known as Hinkley Point C and comprising two European Pressurised Reactor units, as well associated development. The Order imposes requirements in connection with the development and associated development.

The Order permits NNB Generation Company limited to acquire, compulsorily, or by agreement, lands and rights in land and to use land for the purposes of the development and supporting development.

A copy of the book of reference, plans and other documents referred to in the Order, certified in accordance with article 43 of the Order (certification and construction of plans and documents) may be inspected free of charge at the offices of West Somerset District Council (West Somerset House, Killick Way, Williton, Taunton, TA4 4QA) or Sedgemoor District Council (Bridgwater House, King Square, Bridgwater, TA6 3AR).