Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 39234

Pylons

Tabled: 18 March 2025

Answered: 26 March 2025

Question

James McMurdock

Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to ensure that the prioritisation of overhead pylons in the Planning and Infrastructure Bill does not adversely impact (a) local communities and (b) the natural enviro

Answer

Michael Shanks

The Government’s position on overhead lines is set out in the National Policy Statement for electricity networks, NPS EN-5. In England and Wales, the Planning Act 2008 requires developers to demonstrate that they have consulted adequately with local commu...

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