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Chesterfield to Willington overhead line – NFU response

18 September 2024

Power lines

»Ê¼Ò»ªÈËhas responded to National Grid’s first non-statutory consultation for the Chesterfield to Willington overhead electricity line.Ìý

This project will consist of a new 60 km, 400kv overhead line, and connect to a new 400kv substation in Chesterfield that is being built by the Brinsworth to High Marnham upgrade.

This project will be a nationally significant infrastructure project, and will therefore require a development consent order. Read our deep dive on the project to get the details.

»Ê¼Ò»ªÈËhas submitted a comprehensive response to this consultation on behalf of all members affected.Ìý

In our response, issues impacting our members that require attention from National Grid were raised.

You can find out more about the consultation at: .

17 September 2024

Consultation closes

This consultation has now closed.

17 September 2024

NFU submits response to first consultation

»Ê¼Ò»ªÈËhas submitted a response to the stage 1 consultation for the National Grid Chesterfield to Willington project, which forms part of the ‘Great Grid Upgrade’ proposing new overhead cables through Derbyshire.

The response highlights key issues such as the scheme route and the undergrounding of cables.

Other matters also raised within the NFU response include:

  • alternative tower types
  • cumulative impact
  • environmental mitigation and biodiversity net gain
  • consultation with landowners
  • impact on agricultural businesses
  • amount of land taken for the scheme
  • NFU engagement.

Next steps

National Grid is anticipating a further statutory consultation in 2025, which the NFU expects will outline the proposed route and further details.

NFU members can log in and read our response in full at: Chesterfield to Willington overhead line – NFU response.

13 September 2024

NFU feedback form closes

The NFU's feedback form allowing members to contribute to its consultation response has now closed.Ìý

14 May 2024

National Grid launches consultation for Chesterfield to Willington overhead line

This stage represents the early development phase, and National Grid is seeking feedback on its early proposals to help shape its plans.

There will also be a secondary (statutory consultation) in due course.

It is essential that affected members provide feedback as early as possible, in order to influence the development of this project.

For more detail, links to the initial consultation materials, affected members should visit the National Grid's website at: .

For any inquiries or further information, please contact the National Grid’s community relations team by phone: 0800 073 1047 or email: [email protected].Ìý

Join a webinar

To facilitate the consultation process, National Grid will be conducting online webinars that will provide localised sessions for each of the six sections.

Each event will be followed by a dedicated question and answer session.

There are also a range of in-person public events which you can attend to find out more about the project.

Find out more at: .

This page was first published on 10 June 2024. It was updated on 18 September 2024.

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