Chesterfield to Willington overhead line – have your say

20 June 2024

National Grid has opened the first non-statutory consultation for the Chesterfield to Willington overhead electricity line.

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.

Have your say

The NFU will be submitting a comprehensive response to this consultation on behalf of all members affected.

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

Due to the announcement of a general election, the deadline for responses has been extended. You can feedback into the NFU's response using the form below before 10 September.

The NFU strongly encourages all affected farmers affected by the graduated swathe to actively participate in this consultation. You can take part directly before 17 September via the National Grid's website: nationalgrid.com/chesterfield-to-willington.

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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: nationalgrid.com/chesterfield-to-willington.

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

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: nationalgrid.com/events-and-webinars.

This page was first published on 10 June 2024. It was updated on 20 June 2024.

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Summary

14 May 2024: National Grid launches consultation for Chesterfield to Willington overhead line.