Campaigners opposed to the new Sizewell C nuclear power station have written to a nuclear industry regulator calling for it to reject the new plant due to coastal erosion.

Together Against Sizewell C (TASC) has sent a letter to the Office for Nuclear Regulation calling for Sizewell C’s nuclear operating licence to be ruled out after photos emerged showing the extent of coastal erosion near to where the new facility will be sited, raising safety concerns.

Pete Wilkinson, from TASC, said: “This generation's inactivity on climate change has already compromised future generations.

“To proceed with Sizewell C while being fully aware that it is highly vulnerable to sea level rise, storm surges and flooding, only adds to the inter-generational burden we pass on.”

However, a spokesperson for Sizewell C said: “The design of the power station, including its sea defence and the raised platform it will be built on, will protect Sizewell C from flooding.

“Our plans take account of the effect of climate change and the predicted rise in sea levels over the coming decades.”