About this project
The project consists of the upgrading of one of two existing 275kV overhead lines running between Waltham Cross and Tottenham substations (via Brimsdown substation) and its operation at a higher voltage (400kV). The upgrading will involve works at each substation along the route, plus associated works.Recent activity
The Secretary of State has granted development consent for this application.
For further information, please refer to the following decision documentation
Secretary of State Decision Letter
Annex A Examining Authority’s Recommendation Report to the Secretary of State
Annex B Development Consent Order as made by the Secretary of State
Planning Inspectorate notification of decision letter
Other documentation
Section 131 and 132 certificates by the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government
Notice of Secretary of State’s Certificate under Sections 131(1) and 132(10)
Section 127 decision letter by the Secretary of State for Transport
Section 127 decision letter by the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Examining Authority report on Section 127
Post Examination Submissions
The Examining Authority’s recommendation report has been sent to the Secretary of State for Department of Energy and Climate Change.
A decision will be made on or before 23 April 2014.
The examination has now closed. There will now be a period of 3 months for the Examining Authority to consider and make a recommendation to the Secretary of State. Please see the letter sent to Interested Parties.
National Grid’s response received for the deadline of 21 October 2013 of the Examining authority’s revised examination timetable has been published.
Correspondence from Energetics Networked Energy received on 21 October 2013 has been published.
What happens next
A decision on the application for a development consent order for North London (Electricity Line) Reinforcement was taken on 16 April 2014 and has now been issued. The statement of reasons can be viewed here.
The period for legal challenge is defined in s118 of the Planning Act 2008. Further information about legal challenge can be found in the letter sent to all interested parties accompanying the statement of reasons.
If you have any queries about the process please email the Planning Inspectorate at enquiries@infrastructure.gsi.gov.uk or telephone the helpdesk on 0303 444 5000.