Planning Inspectorate completes examination of Bramford to Twinstead Reinforcement application

13th March 2024 - The Great Grid Upgrade

The Examining Authority has now completed its examination of the application for development consent for National Grid's Bramford to Twinstead Reinforcement.

The Examining Authority now has up to three months to prepare a recommendation report for the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero. The Secretary of State will then have up to a further three months to decide whether to grant development consent. We would like to thank all those who have helped shape our proposals to date, and for those who contributed to the examination process.

More information, along with all documents relating to the application and examination process, can be found on the Planning Inspectorate’s website.

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