THE closing date for comments on EDF Energy’s planning application for preliminary works for two new nuclear reactors at Hinkley Point in West Somerset has been extended to January 31.

The original consultation deadline was yesterday.

Andrew Goodchild, West Somerset Council’s Planning Manager, said: “It is a major application that runs to hundred of pages and the information can be very complex so we consider the requests to be justified and we have agreed to extend the consultation.”

People can view the application documents by clicking the related link below or at the council’s headquarters at West Somerset House, Killick Way in Williton.

Responses can also be e-mailed to hinkley@westsomerserset.gov.uk or in writing to the Planning Team at West Somerset House.

Alternatively, click the related link below to respond.