The Transmission Planning Code describes National Grid’s approach to planning and developing the NTS in accordance with its duties as a gas transporter and other statutory obligations relating to safety and environmental matters.

The statement is prepared in accordance with the obligations placed on National Grid by Special Condition C11 of its Gas Transporters Licence in respect of the NTS. This licence condition requires National Grid to prepare and consult on a Transmission Planning Code, and comply with the Code in the planning and development of the NTS.