Experience from the Trawsfynydd public inquiry

Magnox Electric's proposals for decommissioning Trawsfynydd power station were not opposed by either the nuclear Regulators or the elected representatives of the local communities, including the local planning authority, even though the station is situated in a National Park. The primary concerns came from national anti-nuclear groups and focussed on matters outside the remit of the relevant land use legislation. A number of significant lessons have been learnt from this Inquiry which should assist both the Company and the wider public's understanding in the event of a future public inquiry into decommissioning proposals at other UK nuclear power stations. (author)