Landowners and occupiers (grantors)
Here is a list of further reading that will provide more detailed information for our NGET (Electricity Transmission) grantors, such as how we access land to carry out essential maintenance work.
Further reading for grantors
Below you'll find information about access to land, developing near overhead lines, payments and fees, and safety. Just click the menu options on the left-hand side to access a range of PDF documents.
Access to Land
Developing near our overhead lines
We provide information for planning authorities and developers on our electricity transmission lines and substations in a downloadable PDF guide. It covers planning and amenity issues, both with regard to our approach to siting new equipment, and to development proposals near lines and substations.
Electric and Magnetic fields
Network Access policy
National Grid Electricity Transmission’s Network Access Policy (NAP) is written to facilitate collaboration between Transmission Owners, National Grid Electricity System Operator (NGESO) and other stakeholders.
The Network Access Policy is designed to deliver value for consumers in relation to the planning, management and operation of the electricity transmission system in Great Britain to deliver value for consumers in relation to the planning, management and operation of the electricity transmission system in Great Britain.
Payments and Fees
Annual wayleave payments to grantors are agreed and calculated with the Energy Networks Association (ENA) and Estates and Wayleave Committee.
Payment rates are reviewed periodically and are based upon the size of the electricity equipment and land use.
Gridline magazine archive
Gridline magazine is a publication aimed at our diverse grantor community. (Please note: Gridline magazine is currently on hold until further notice). Read our archived editions for more information about our grantors and our work.