UK Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy
UK Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy
04/23/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/23/2026 04:29
Entry to the Generic Design Assessment for Advanced Nuclear Reactors
Update: 23 April 2026
The Entry Guidance has been updated to reflect machinery of government changes, and Section 3.6 - Business Plan Summary has been updated to reflect the publication of the Advanced Nuclear Framework.
The Generic Design Assessment () allows the UK's independent nuclear regulators to assess the safety, security, and environmental implications of new reactor designs and to provide the confidence that these new designs are capable of meeting the UK's statutory regulatory requirements.
This guidance is for anyone submitting a nuclear power plant design for (a Requesting Party). It tells you the information required by the government and the regulators to assess a Requesting Party's readiness to enter the .
The entry process is an open and ongoing process. Requesting Parties are invited to apply when they assess themselves ready for . The government welcomes applications from all Advanced Nuclear Technology providers seeking to progress advanced nuclear projects in the UK.
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