Community Consultation

National Grid consults with local interest groups and residents whenever we are planning works that will have a high impact on a residential area or a site valued for its amenity. This also helps us to identify key environmental issues which can be taken into account and more effectively mitigated.

In order for consultation to be most effective it is done at a stage where the results can be used to influence the design of a project.

When undertaking works which will have a less significant impact, we liaise with and inform affected residents according to the severity of that impact.  We will take into account local biodiversity action plans and other local initiatives being undertaken by local communities.