Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 48748

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, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of (a) the Vyrnwy–Frankton pylon project and (b) other pylon projects on local businesses that rely on tourism.

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). Government assesses specific projects only once they...

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