ČEZ has received zoning approval for up to two new large-scale nuclear power plants at the Dukovany site in the south of the country, marking another key milestone in the development of new nuclear and the continuation of further licensing and permitting procedures.

The state energy group said the zoning decision was issued by the Ministry of Industry and Trade to Elektrárna Dukovany II, a wholly owned subsidiary of ČEZ Group.

The zoning decision means the plans for new nuclear meet local criteria for new building development.