Bramford to Twinstead Tee connection project documents
Connection Options
Review of Strategic Options Report (June 2011)
Reviews the strategic options set out in the Strategic Optioneering Report 2009 in light of further information and representations to consultation.
Need Case for the East Anglia Region
Explains the need to increase the capacity of the East Anglian electricity transmission system.
Strategic options report
The strategic options report is a detailed examination of the options that were considered before the proposal of a 400kv overhead line between Bramford and Twinstead.
Detailed Substation Siting Study: DRAFT
TEP substation siting study - Only relevant in the event of route corridor option 2 being selected. Document will remain in draft version otherwise.
Maps
Environmental Constraints with Potential GSP Sites
Environmental Constraints Inset 6
Environmental Constraints Inset 1
Environmental Constraints Inset 4
Environmental Constraints Inset 3
Environmental Constraints Inset 5
Environmental Constraints Inset 2
Bramford - Twinstead preferred corridor map
Bramford - Twinstead Stage 2 consultation zone map
Bramford - Twinstead Community Forums map
Bramford - Twinstead Stage 1 consultation zone map
Bramford - Twinstead route corridor study map
Consultation
Project Newsletter - Summer 2011
Winter Newsletter - Jan 2012
Thematic Group Terms of Reference
Consultation and Engagement/Stage 2 Consultation Activities
Community Forums Terms of Reference
The terms of reference detail the role and purpose of the community forums and how they will be organised. They also outline the rules of engagement for all members and provide information on the role ...
Feedback report on Stage 1 Consultation (and Appendices)
Summarises consultation representations, extracts the themes and location-specific issues raised during the Stage 1 Consultation and provides National Grid’s response to these issues.
Community update (Jan 2011)
Statement of community consultation
Route Corridor Announcement
Preferred Corridor: An overview
Describes the preferred corridor and how that decision was made.
Selection of Preferred Corridor
Sets out how statutory duties, policy considerations, technical and environmental issues and the responses to the Stage 1 Consultation have shaped and influenced the selection of a preferred corridor.
Assessment of corridor options table
Routeing Overhead Lines
The Holford Rules
Guidelines we follow for the routeing of new high voltage overhead transmission lines.
National Grid’s commitments when undertaking work in the UK
Our stakeholder, community and amenity policy which sets out our ten commitments when undertaking electricity and gas work in the UK.
Undergrounding
Proposed undergrounding approach to new connections
Our proposed approach to undergrounding new electricity transmission lines.
Undergrounding high voltage electricity transmission: The technical issues
Information on the technical issues associated with undergrounding high voltage transmission lines.
Health
Electric and Magnetic Fields: the facts
Produced by the Energy Networks Association, this guide explains the research undertaken with regard to electric and magnetic fields (EMFs) and health and discusses the conclusions of that research.
Factsheets
How we develop major projects
The different options we consider when looking to develop and connect new transmission routes and the processes we go through when identifying preferred options.
Undergrounding
Our guidelines for consideration of undergrounding of new high voltage transmission connections.
The Energy Challenge
The challenge the UK faces in meeting projected energy needs over the next few decades and our role in meeting this challenge.
National Grid and the Electricity Industry
Our role in the electricity industry and how we operate the electricity transmission system in England and Wales.
High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) electricity - The facts
An overview of direct current and HVDC electricity. How it is transmitted over long distances and an explanation of when it can be applied.
Electric and Magnetic Fields (EMFs)
Information on EMFs and how our transmission network is designed and operated to ensure public safety.
High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) electricity – Technical information
Technical information on HVDC and the situations under which we apply the technology.
Planning Act 2008
How companies consult with the public about major projects and our commitment to genuine and meaningful community engagement through the development of major projects.
Environmental Impact Assessment
Information on how an Environmental Impact Assessment is carried out.
Over head lines
How National Grid builds and refurbishes over head lines.
Substations
How National Grid replaces, upgrades or builds new substations.
Thematic Groups
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Other National Grid Documents
Seven year statement
Annually released document relating to the transmission system in Great Britain including details of demand, generation, plant margins, characteristics of the existing and planned national electricity ...
Offshore development information statement
The aim of the Offshore Development Information Statement is to help facilitate the development, in offshore waters, of an efficient, coordinated and economical system of electricity transmission.
External
Introducing the Infrastructure Planning Commission (IPC)
What the IPC does and how you can get involved. An introduction to the IPC and the procedures for pre-application consultation on nationally significant infrastructure projects.
Our Electricity Transmission Network: A vision for 2020 (executive summary)
This is the executive summary of the report below.
Our Electricity Transmission Network: A vision for 2020 (full report)
A Vision for 2020 produced by the Energy Networks Strategy Group (ENSG) which looks at how the electricity transmission network can be strengthened to enable the UK to meet its renewable targets ...
Planning Act 2008
Guidance on pre-application consultation. This guidance note sets out the procedures for pre-application consultation on nationally significant infrastructure projects, as required by the Planning Act ...
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