This page sets out our proposals, as presented at our targeted consultation in September and October 2022. We have now submitted our application for development consent. You can find more information about the submitted plans on the Planning Inspectorate's website (external link).
The proposed reinforcement is around 29km and includes building new pylons, some underground cables and a 'grid supply point' substation. We would also take down around 27km of existing pylons. Our proposals include:
Our targeted consultation focused on the design changes proposed following the feedback received from our statutory consultation in spring 2022. The biggest changes proposed were within the western part of the Stour Valley in the parishes of Lamarsh, Alphamstone, Twinstead, Pebmarsh and Little Maplestead. These changes comprise:
In addition to the bigger changes in the western part of the Stour Valley, as our plans have become more refined, we made a number of other smaller changes to wider reinforcement presented at statutory consultation. These include: