What is National Grid’s policy on moving lines?
National Grid has had a policy in place for a number of years which seeks to retain existing assets in situ, recognising that there may be exceptional circumstances, such as developments of national or regional importance, where consideration ought to be given to moving lines. This policy has been expressed to developers and local authorities in responses to enquiries to move/ underground lines, through Development Plan representations, and through National Grid’s publication ‘Development Near Lines – planning and amenity aspects of high voltage transmission lines and substations’. To find out more about this issue, visit our developers section.
