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.

 

Our commitments when undertaking work in the UK: Draft Consultation Document

The document below, currently out for public consultation, covers how we will meet our amenity responsibilities and our commitments to effectively involving stakeholders and communities.

National Grid’s commitments when undertaking work in the UK: Our stakeholder, community and amenity policy – draft for consultation

We are keen to hear your views on this draft and would be grateful for your written comments by 23 June 2009.

Responses should be sent via email to: landd.consultation@uk.ngrid.com.

Alternatively responses can be sent in the post to:

Land and Development Stakeholder and Policy Manager

National Grid

National Grid House

Warwick Technology Park

Gallows Hill

Warwick

CV34 6DA