Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 48747

Pylons: Powys

Tabled: 28 April 2025

Answered: 7 May 2025

Question

Steve Witherden

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he has made an assessment of the potential impact of (a) the Vrynwy Frankton pylon project and (b) other pylon projects on farm animals.

Answer

Michael Shanks

Developers of electricity network projects in England & Wales must assess the impacts of their proposals in line with the National Policy Statement for electricity network infrastructure (NPS EN-5). Alongside this, developers undertake Environmental I...

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