Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 16411

Pylons: Housing

Tabled: 26 November 2024

Answered: 3 December 2024

Question

James McMurdock

Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of large electricity pylons on housing prices.

Answer

Michael Shanks

The Government does not assess the impact of new transmission network infrastructure on house prices. Landowners, businesses and homeowners that have electrical equipment, such as pylons or towers, sited on their land have the right to compensation for th...

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