Representation by National Grid Gas Plc (National Grid Gas Plc)
- Date submitted
- 30 January 2020
- Submitted by
- Non-statutory organisations
Representation by National Grid Electricity Transmission Plc and National Grid Gas Plc (together “National Grid”) Application by Aquind Limited for an Order Granting Development Consent for the AQUIND Interconnector Order (“the Project”) National Grid wishes to make a relevant representation to the Project in order to protect its position in relation to infrastructure and land which is within or in close proximity to the proposed Order limits. National Grid’s rights to retain its apparatus in situ and rights of access to inspect, maintain, renew and repair such apparatus located within or in close proximity to the Order limits should be maintained at all times and access to inspect and maintain such apparatus must not be restricted. The documentation and plans submitted for the Project have been reviewed in relation to impacts on National Grid’s existing and apparatus and land interests located within this area. The Book of Reference identifies land and interests owned by National Grid Electricity Transmission Plc and apparatus of National Grid Electricity Transmission Plc and National Grid Gas within the Order limits. In particular, National Grid Electricity Transmission has high voltage electricity overhead transmission lines and high voltage substations within, or in close proximity to, the proposed Order limits. The overhead lines and substation form an essential part of the electricity transmission network in England and Wales. Overhead Lines • VB (400kV) overhead line route: Fleet to Lovedean 2 • 4VF (400kV) overhead line route: Bolney to Lovedean 2; Bolney to Lovedean 1 • 4YC (400kV) overhead line route: Lovedean to Mann to Nursling • 4YE (400kV) overhead line route: Botley Wood to Lovedean; Fawley to Lovedean Substations • Lovedean 4 400kV substation • Lovedean 1 132kV substation National Grid will require protective provisions to be included within the proposed Order to ensure that its interests are adequately protected and to ensure compliance with relevant safety standards. As a responsible statutory undertaker, National Grid’s primary concern is to meet its statutory obligations and ensure that any development does not impact in any adverse way upon those statutory obligations. National Grid reserves the right to make further representations as part of the examination process but in the meantime will seek to negotiate with the promoter with a view to reaching a satisfactory agreed position.