Issue and Options 2023

National Grid Electricity Transmission has appointed Avison Young to review and respond to local planning authority Development Plan Document consultations on its behalf. We are instructed by our client to submit the following representation with regard to the current consultation on the above document. About National Grid Electricity Transmission National Grid Electricity Transmission plc (NGET) owns and maintains the electricity transmission system in England and Wales. The energy is then distributed to the electricity distribution network operators, so it can reach homes and businesses.National Grid no longer owns or operates the high-pressure gas transmission system across the UK. This is the responsibility of National Gas Transmission, which is a separate entity and must be consulted independently. National Grid Ventures (NGV) develop, operate and invest in energy projects, technologies, and partnerships to help accelerate the development of a clean energy future for consumers across the UK, Europe and the United States. NGV is separate from National Grid’s core regulated businesses. Please also consult with NGV separately from NGET. NGET assets within the Plan area Following a review of the above Development Plan Document, we have identified one or more NGET assets within the Plan area. Details of NGET assets are provided below. Asset Description ZF ROUTE TWR (135 - 208): 400Kv Overhead Transmission Line route: BERKSWELL - FECKENHAM ZF ROUTE TWR (209 - 337): 400Kv Overhead Transmission Line route: FECKENHAM - WALHAM A plan showing details and locations of NGET’s assets is attached to this letter. Please note that this plan is illustrative only. Please also see attached information outlining further guidance on development close to NGET assets. Utilities Design Guidance The increasing pressure for development is leading to more development sites being brought forward through the planning process on land that is crossed by NGET. NGET advocates the high standards of design and sustainable development forms promoted through national planning policy and understands that contemporary planning and urban design agenda require a creative approach to new development around high voltage overhead lines and other NGET assets. Therefore, to ensure that Design Policy D1 ‘Strategic Design Principles’ is consistent with national policy we would request the inclusion of a policy strand such as:“x. taking a comprehensive and co-ordinated approach to development including respecting existing site constraints including utilities situated within sites.” Further Advice NGET is happy to provide advice and guidance to the Council concerning their networks. Please see attached information outlining further guidance on development close to National Grid assets. If we can be of any assistance to you in providing informal comments in confidence during your policy development, please do not hesitate to contact us. To help ensure the continued safe operation of existing sites and equipment and to facilitate future infrastructure investment, NGET wishes to be involved in the preparation, alteration and review of plans and strategies which may affect their assets. Please remember to consult NGET on any Development Plan Document (DPD) or site-specific proposals that could affect our assets. We would be grateful if you could add our details shown below to your consultation database, if they are not already included