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  • *WITHDRAWN* CARE Suffolk CIC (*WITHDRAWN* CARE Suffolk CIC)

    Dear Sir/ Madam, Ref: Bramford to Twinstead – Registration Submission for CARE Suffolk CIC I am writing to you on behalf of CARE Suffolk CIC. We are a community group of residents in parishes around... Read more

  • Alan Hall

    As an affected landowner, I object to the proposed design of a new bellmouth entrance for the existing farm track adjacent to my property at Rose Cottage, Burstall, IP8 3DX. My grounds for objection... Read more

  • Andrew Bryce

    Lack of suitable consultation since the revival of the project. Lack of proper engagement with the landowners No proper consideration of undergrounding in areas where there will be a concentration of... Read more

  • Anglian Water Services Ltd (Anglian Water Services Ltd)

    Anglian Water is the statutory water and sewerage undertaker within the project's order limits. Anglian Water has engaged with National Grid (the Applicant) to discuss the interfaces between the... Read more

  • Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils (Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils)

    Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils are host authorities and relevant planning authorities for this project. The Councils will set out our comments on the main issues and impact in relevant... Read more

  • Belinda Nott

    Representation in respect of the Bramford to Twinstead Reinforcement Project Submitted by Belinda Nott Dear Inspector, I am the daughter of Mr. G V S Nott whose farm National Grid (NG) are proposing a... Read more

  • Bramford Parish Council (Bramford Parish Council)

    Bramford Parish Council have concerns regarding cumulative impact of his expansion, accompanied with other projects in the area. The impact on wildlife and the rural landscape will be significant.... Read more

  • Bruce Hill

    I wish to comment on the haul road approximately from Catley Cross to Pebmarsh and the unsustainability of the route.

  • Bures Hamlet Parish Council (Bures Hamlet Parish Council)

    As a crossborder village Bures is represented by two parish councils Bures Hamlet and Bures St Mary. Bures Hamlet Parish Council has agreed to support the comments of Bures St Mary Parish Council... Read more

  • C E Gardiner and Sons (C E Gardiner and Sons)

    As a contractor of land we expect fair compensation will be paid as a result of this scheme but, from a practical point of view, we ask the Inspector to look at the other options National Grid have... Read more

  • Cadent Gas Limited (Cadent Gas Limited)

    Representation by Cadent Gas Limited (Cadent) to the Bramford to Twinstead Development Consent Order (DCO) Cadent is a licensed gas transporter under the Gas Act 1986, with a statutory responsibility... Read more

  • Caroline wolton

    I have concerns regarding cumulative impact of his expansion, accompanied with other projects in the area. The impact on wildlife and the rural landscape will be significant. Residents with properties... Read more

  • Environment Agency (Environment Agency)

    Please find enclosed our relevant representation for the Bramford to Twinstead NSIP. The Role of the Environment Agency The Environment Agency is a statutory consultee on all applications for... Read more

  • Essex County Council (Essex County Council)

    Please see comments attached

  • Gestingthorpe Parish Council (Gestingthorpe Parish Council)

    Whilst the Parish Council fully support the need to facilitate the transmission of green energy within East Anglia we do have concerns regarding the impact that the proposed methods will have upon the... Read more

  • Historic England (Historic England)

    Historic England The Historic Buildings and Monuments Commission for England (HBMCE) is better known as Historic England, and we are the Government’s adviser on all aspects of the historic environment... Read more

  • James Bostock

    Lack of suitable consultation Lack of engagement with land owners Consider undergrounding

  • Kim Anderson

    There is no need for this destructive project. We want an integrated offshore grid in the North Sea as it has been shown by National Grid ESO to save £2bn and to reduce overall infrastructure by 50%.... Read more

  • michael sharp

    I live right next to where the haul road will pass. I am concerned how it will affect me. The main issue will be dust caused by the haul road. My property will only be 25meters from the haul road.... Read more

  • Mr R S Donaldson

    The lack of consultation from National Grid, and the inexplicable choice of haul road routes through our village.

  • Mrs Janet Bond

    My concerns with this project focus on the proposed haul road from A131 towards Twinstead & why such an extensive road is required: > Existing roads cover much of the route. Why is greater use of... Read more

  • Natural England (Natural England)

    Natural England has submitted it's full Relevant Representations letter by email [see attached]. The following is a summary of Natural England’s Advice: Internationally designated sites • We advise... Read more

  • Addleshaw Goddard LLP (Addleshaw Goddard LLP) on behalf of Network Rail Infrastructure Limited (Network Rail Infrastructure Limited)

    APPLICATION BY NATIONAL GRID ELECTRICITY TRANSMISSION PLC’S FOR THE NATIONAL GRID (BRAMFORD TO TWINSTEAD REINFORCEMENT) ORDER 202[X] PLANNING INSPECTORATE REFERENCE: EN020002 SECTION 56 PLANNING ACT... Read more

  • Pebmarsh Parish Council (Pebmarsh Parish Council)

    Dear Inspector, National Grid are proposing to acquire a permanent right of access across two farms in our village. Pebmarsh Parish Council did not receive sufficient detail and information prior to... Read more

  • Land Partners LLP (Land Partners LLP) on behalf of Peter Nott (Peter Nott)

    REPRESENTATION IN RESPECT OF THE BRAMFORD TO TWINSTEAD PROJECT SUBMITTED BY LAND PARTNERS LLP AS AGENTS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF MR P J NOTT OF COLLINS FARM, PEBMARSH, HALSTEAD, ESSEX, CO9 2SQ... Read more

  • Philippa Harding

    There is no need for this destructive project. We want an integrated offshore grid in the North Sea as it has been shown by National Grid ESO to save £2bn and to reduce overall infrastructure by 50%.... Read more

  • Richard Stephen Best

    My main concern is that damage to the countryside will be made good and that replaced trees/vegetation etc. will be maintained until mature enough to be left alone. I wish to note a minor amendment to... Read more

  • Land Partners LLP (Land Partners LLP) on behalf of Robert Shelley (Robert Shelley)

    REPRESENTATION IN RESPECT OF THE BRAMFORD TO TWINSTEAD PROJECT SUBMITTED BY LAND PARTNERS LLP AS AGENTS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF MR ROBERT SHELLEY OF WOOD FARM, GIPPING, STOWMARKET, SUFFOLK, IP14 4RN Mr... Read more

  • Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB))

    The Bramford to Twinstead Development Consent Order Application Planning Inspectorate Reference: EN20002 Relevant Representation from the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds 18 July 2023 1.... Read more

  • Sarah Burgess

    The consultation process has been sent out via post and social media, there has been no public discussion from national grid with the villages to discuss this haul road. The time scale seems initially... Read more

  • Stoke by Nayland Parish Council (Stoke by Nayland Parish Council)

    Whilst we welcome some of the changes that have been advanced by the promoter since the scheme was first proposed, we believe that the scheme currently before you could and should do more to mitigate... Read more

  • Suffolk County Council (Suffolk County Council)

    (See attached)

  • Suffolk Preservation Society (Suffolk Preservation Society)

    The Suffolk Preservation Society (the SPS) is a non-political, independent, self-funding charity that was established in 1929. Its charitable objects are to “promote the conservation, protection and... Read more

  • The Residents of Woodview Barn (The Residents of Woodview Barn) on behalf of The Residents of Woodview Barn (The Residents of Woodview Barn)

    We would like to be kept upto date with progress of the project as there is a proposed temporary road being laid in our neighbouring property which will potentially impact on the access to our... Read more

  • The Woodland Trust (The Woodland Trust)

    The Woodland Trust welcomes the opportunity to register a representation to the following project. We object to the proposed scheme due to the loss of T378, an oak tree recognised as veteran within... Read more

  • Alphamstone & Lamarsh Parish Council (Alphamstone & Lamarsh Parish Council)

    1. Alphamstone & Lamarsh Parish Council proposes measures to mitigate further the disruption to habitats and dwellings, particularly Hill Farm House at the northern end of Moat Lane. Alphamstone &... Read more

  • Burstall Parish Council (Burstall Parish Council)

    The Bramford substation, its connected infrastructure and other related developments are within the Bramford and Burstall parish boundaries. This infrastructure complex is also visible from parts of... Read more

  • Brown & Co (Brown & Co) on behalf of D P Nott & Sons (D P Nott & Sons)

    REPRESENTATION IN RESPECT OF THE BRAMFORD TO TWINSTEAD PROJECT SUBMITTED BY BROWN & CO PROPERTY CONSULTANTS AS AGENTS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF MR G V S NOTT OF MAGNOLIA HOUSE, PEBMARSH, HALSTEAD, ESSEX,... Read more

  • Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and Stour Valley Partnership (Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and Stour Valley Partnership)

    These Relevant Representations are made on behalf of the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and Stour Valley Partnership. This un-constituted Partnership is made up of around 20... Read more

  • Francis Prosser

    Summary of key points • Inadequate consultation process. • Flawed environmental and ecological arguments. • Discounting of a preferred better and cheaper route option which resulted from consultation.... Read more

  • Hadleigh Town Council (Hadleigh Town Council)

    Hadleigh Town Council's Planning Committee are concerned about these proposals due to the damage to the environment that this will cause. Although we appreciate the work is required the work should be... Read more

  • Judith Ewing

    All lines should go under the sea.

  • Mrs Helen Neal

    Previously we were advised that all site traffic would be using the temporary haul road and that Henny Road would not be used for site access. However my concerns now are the potential use of Henny... Read more

  • Nick Miller

    ALPHAMSTONE Submission to Inspectors July 2023 - Nick Miller BA (Biology), volunteer conservation advisor REQUEST FOR NATIONAL GRID’S APPLICATION TO BE REFUSED LWS = Local Wildlife Site, NG = National... Read more

  • Oliver Gwinnell

    These works will impact my residential property, I would like to be kept informed

  • Pami Nixon

    The project comes very close to Henny Farm and I have concerns about the impact it may have. Would it be possible for someone to come to the house and explain it?

  • Foot Anstey LLP (Foot Anstey LLP) on behalf of Pivoted Power LLP (Pivoted Power LLP)

    1. Pivoted Power LLP (“Pivoted Power”) has an interest in part of the Order Land by way of a Lease dated 16 June 2023. It is also a statutory undertaker as it has an electricity generation licence. 2.... Read more

  • Strutt and Parker (Strutt and Parker)

    I am writing on behalf the Chelmsford Diocesan Board of Finance who own land across the county and have been affected to date by surveys taken in regards to this project.

  • William Longdon

    The noise of the construction and the duration will be highly distributive to our living. We have livestock and equines on our property which will be negatively affected. We have attended village... Read more

  • Joyce Georgina Evans

    Re: Lack of consultation since revival of project and National Grids Provision for Associated Developments etc. As follows: .No time scale clarified regarding removal of 132Kv pylon from my land and... Read more

  • Michael Donald Evans

    I strongly object that the Development Consent Order if agreed to can authorise compulsory acquisition of my home and land. I strongly object to the removal of my independent thoughts of controlling... Read more

  • William Alexander Bryce

    There has been no suitable consultation of this project. The landowners affected have not been engaged with directly to any proper degree. Undergrounding has not been considered enough where there is... Read more

  • Ann Roberts

    I fully support all the comments made by the group Stour Valley Underground. My main concerns are that there has not been proper consideration to the option to take power lines round the coast. This... Read more

  • Frank Thorogood

    • Lack of suitable consultation since the revival of the project. • Lack of proper engagement with the landowners • No proper consideration of undergrounding in areas where there will be a... Read more

  • Malcolm Frost

    Regarding plan ID: NG-BTNO-OPT-69-PLAN-1 You have highlighted an area on my property and submitted a lease offer. I refuse this offer on the following grounds. This area is my only access point to my... Read more

  • Mead Farms (Mead Farms)

    You have highlighted a section of road/ margin next to my land (Plan 9525). This strip contains a hedge bordering my land which i maintain. I do not give my consent for you to carry out any works on... Read more

  • Patricia Prosser

    We oppose more pylons through the Suffolk countryside. In particular, a new longer pylon route is planned north of Ramsey Wood in Hintlesham, thereby encompassing the woods on three sides. This route... Read more

  • James Harris

    There has been a lack of consultation since the revival of this project, and a lack of proper engagement with landowners, of which I am one. The proposed line is going to emerge from the ground in one... Read more

  • Joanne Lesley Elliott

    This project is close to where I live in an area I drive through regularly. I am concerned about the long term impact of multiple infrastructure projects on our countryside and our ability to go about... Read more

  • John Duncan Irvine Bennett

    The consultation has been fundamentally flawed. The engagement with landowners has been piecemeal. NG took advantage of Covid, using it as an excuse. Questions on Teams Calls were not read out and NG... Read more

  • Little Maplestead Parish Council (Little Maplestead Parish Council)

    To: The National Grid By email: contact@bramford-twinstead.nationalgrid.com RE: BRAMFORD TO TWINSTEAD REINFORCEMENT Dear Sir, I would like to introduce myself: I am the Chairman of the Little... Read more

  • Stour Valley Underground (Stour Valley Underground)

    Stour Valley Underground (SVU) is a local community group established on the Essex side of the Stour Valley in 2009 focussing on protecting and enhancing the rural landscape from industrialisation.... Read more

  • Daws Hall Trust (Daws Hall Trust)

    Daws Hall Trust (DHT) is a registered charity with a 25 acre nature reserve adjacent to Henny Road, Lamarsh CO8 5EX, next to the proposed undergrounding in the Stour Valley Section G. DHT supports the... Read more

  • Fiske Farms and Fiske Lands Trust (Fiske Farms and Fiske Lands Trust)

    1.Lack of suitable consultation since the revival of the project particularly the provision of inadequate maps 2.Lack of proper engagement with landowners and lack of recognition of their detailed... Read more

  • Edward Roy Richardson

    Concern about lack of proper consultation with members of public Lack of proper consultation with landowners

  • Essex Police (Essex Police)

    The representations of Essex Police seek to secure appropriate mitigation and management measures, either via requirements of the DCO or Statement of Common Ground, to address the likely impacts... Read more

  • Jonathan Prosser

    There has been no proper consideration of undergrounding through Hintlesham and diverts large distances around the fields surrounding Ramsy Wood. The wood itself has already been cut in half by an... Read more

  • Vicki Georgina Longdon

    The noise, dust, additional traffic and general disruption to the beautiful countryside and wildlife next to the property I own and for such a long unnecessary duration.

  • Assington Parish Council (Assington Parish Council)

    We believe that the proposed scheme could and should do more to mitigate its impact on local communities, the environment, and tourism in the area. As a group representing local residents, we are also... Read more

  • Braintree District Council (Braintree District Council)

    Essex County Council (ECC) and Braintree District Council (BDC) have been engaged alongside the adjoining Authorities who share the route of this development proposal, hence are automatically... Read more

  • Mr Nicholas Reid

    Whilst there has been consultation, it hasn't led to any material mitigation of the impact of the project. Engagement with the landowners has been sporadic and disjointed; changes of staff/contact... Read more

  • Mrs Nicola Tindall

    To ask whether the proposed access route immediately opposite my home, for service vehicles, for the compound sealant unit, can be moved 50 meters to the right (looking across the road from my home).... Read more

  • Veronica Ann Overall

    1. There appears to be a lack of suitable consultation since the revival of the project. 2. There seems to be a lack of proper engagement with the landowners. 3. Where is the proper consideration of... Read more

  • WILLIAM BRIAN SIDNEY BRYCE

    Sent many suggestions and reasons why I am not happy to N GRID but to this day never received a single reply or visit about my worries. I am well aware that your company knew where the new line was... Read more

  • James Ian Thomas Bryce

    As a land owner that is effected by the pylon line I feel individual consultation has been very poor

  • BNP Paribas Real Estate (BNP Paribas Real Estate) on behalf of Royal Mail (Royal Mail)

    Royal Mail (RM) does not have an in principle objection to Bramford to Twinstead but is seeking to secure mitigations to protect its operations during the construction phase. Under section 35 of the... Read more

  • Elizabeth Robinson

    The acquistion of the verges in UN72 (Little Cornard) removes access to the fields for myself (owner and farmer). This land is being requested as an environmental mitigation, but all suggested... Read more

  • Howlett Alphamstone Land (Howlett Alphamstone Land) on behalf of Howlett Alphamstone Land (Howlett Alphamstone Land)

    We still await results of bore holes [no reaction to our request to surveys on land and other damage queries] and now they want to do Archaeological Trial Trenching [BK-BK.FID325601] on our land to... Read more

  • Alison Weavers

    I have already raised concerns about the proposed haul road which is proposed to cut across fields to the rear of our Grade II listed property. I do not understand why the existing road network cannot... Read more

  • Beverley Marie Baxter

    House is on the market as looking to retire and move back to North Yorkshire. Unable to sell as prospective buyers are concerned about the disruption caused by this major infrastructure project. The... Read more

  • Graham Baxter

    The timing of the project could not have come at a worse time for me, I am 62 and was considering retirement. For many years my wife and I have planned to sell our home and move back to Yorkshire, the... Read more

  • Lamarsh Village Hall (Lamarsh Village Hall)

    The village hall is located on a narrow road (within the scope of the order limits) in a rural location. We are concerned that the increase in traffic movement and associated noise and pollution will... Read more

  • David Stocker

    I am a resident of Cripple Corner and am concerned about the environmental impact of the proposed haul route

  • East Anglia Three Limited c/o ScottishPower Renewables (East Anglia Three Limited c/o ScottishPower Renewables)

    East Anglia Three Limited's (EATL) is wholly owned by ScottishPower Renewables and is in the process of discharging requirements for the East Anglia THREE offshore wind farm (EA3). EA3 is a Nationally... Read more

  • Kerry Stocker

    I am a resident at Cripple Corner, I am concerned about the environmental impact of the haul road but I am also concerned that there appears to be a lack of conclusive information as to where the... Read more

  • Little Cornard Parish Council (Little Cornard Parish Council)

    Little Cornard Parish Council must state we are against any removal of so far planned undergrounding of the section through our village, ie we require the undergrounding planned to remain as part of... Read more

  • mrs clare tubbs

    I live in the area close to Twinsted and we walk our dogs around the area - this project will have an impact on the local area and make driving around difficult, it will also have an impact on the... Read more

  • Polstead Parish Council (Polstead Parish Council)

    We believe that the proposed scheme could and should do more to mitigate its impact on local communities, the environment, and tourism in the area. As a group representing local residents, we are also... Read more

  • Together Against Sizewell C (Together Against Sizewell C)

    C/o [redacted] Xx July 2023 Electric Lines: Bramford to Twinstead by National Grid Electricity Transmission Relevant representation as part of the application to be registered as an Interested Party... Read more

  • Niall Fraser

    I am keen that the public footpath network between and around Twinstead and Wickham St paul is maintained during construction as I note that a number of temporary construction access roads are... Read more

  • Ian Dinwiddie

    I think the power should be transmitted via the North Sea and the Thames estuary and so avoiding the blight on the countryside.

  • Tendring District Council (Tendring District Council)

    Please can Tendring District Council register as an interested / relevant party. It would be beneficial to be kept up to date on the progress of this project.

  • Brooks Leney (Brooks Leney)

    1 - Lack of appropriate consultation with landowners and affected parties 2 - No account taken of cumulative impact with other NG projects in the area 3 - Inconsistent decision making regarding... Read more

  • Chris Leney

    1 - Lack of appropriate consultation with landowners and affected parties 2 - No account taken of cumulative impact with other NG projects in the area 3 - Inconsistent decision making regarding... Read more

  • CHRISTINE ELIZABETH ANDICSKU

    I REQUEST THAT YOU RECONSIDER THE LOCATION OF THE CABLE SEALING END COMPOUND AND PUT IT IN A DIFFERENT LOCATION NOT IN THE FIELD BESIDE MY HOUSE (ON MILLWOOD RD POLSTEAD)

  • East Suffolk Council (East Suffolk Council)

    East Suffolk Council is a neighbouring authority to the proposed development, and maintains an interest in the project and Examination on the basis of potential cumulative impacts with other... Read more

  • JANOS LASZLO ANDICSKU

    I WISH TO OBJECT TO HAVING A CABLE SEALING END COMPOUND IN THE FIELD NEXT TO MY HOUSE

  • Oliver John Kendall

    This is an ill thought out scheme and there has been a severe lack of consultation with affected parties

  • Sarah Louise Kendall

    This is an ill thought out scheme and there has been a severe lack of consultation with affected parties

  • Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care Board (Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care Board)

    Route impacts: Potential changes to routes for ambulances (emergency and routine), health workers and patients to all healthcare settings (acute, primary and care homes) both during the setup and the... Read more