"We put forward solid arguments as to why the examination should be delayed. It's not just about the hearings but the huge amount of material everyone has to examine and read through and then make representations on and for many it will be both examinations."
She blamed EDF for delays to the procedures - saying there had been years of consultation in which people said from the first stage that a solution to the HGV problems was required and more materials needed to be delivered by sea, but EDF had only proposed new plans a few months ago.
A CGI showing how the new twin reactor Sizewell C would look if it is built