On this find you can find news updates about the Bramford to Twinstead Reinforcement.
Traffic management measures on the A134 between 25 and 26 March
Between 25 and 26 March 2025, National Grid will need to undertake we need to undertake archaeology survey works at the main site construction compound location near Assington.
Traffic management measures on A134 between 26 and 28 February
Between 26 and 28 February 2025, National Grid will need to undertake vegetation clearance along part of the A134, where a main site construction compound is planned.
Green light for plans to reinforce electricity transmission network between Bramford and Twinstead as Government approves application
National Grid is pleased to announce that the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero has approved its development consent order application for the Bramford to Twinstead Reinforcement, after an independent panel recommended that the application be approved.
Supergrid transformer to be delivered as part of new substation construction
National Grid is preparing for the delivery of a large supergrid transformer to the site of a new grid supply point (GSP) substation between Butler’s Wood and Waldegrave Wood, off the A131 south of Sudbury. The GSP substation is needed so that existing 132 kV overhead line can be removed as part of the construction of the planned Bramford to Twinstead Reinforcement.
Planning Inspectorate completes examination of Bramford to Twinstead Reinforcement application
The Examining Authority has now completed its examination of the application for development consent for National Grid's Bramford to Twinstead Reinforcement.
Grid supply point substation construction update
In October 2022, National Grid’s planning application for a new grid supply point (GSP) substation at Butler’s Wood was approved by Braintree District Council. In this update, you can read more about upcoming construction activity, including the introduction of temporary traffic management measures along part of the A131.
Application for development consent accepted for Bramford to Twinstead Reinforcement
National Grid is pleased to announce that it has had its application for development consent for the Bramford to Twinstead Reinforcement accepted by the Planning Inspectorate.
Planning application to upgrade electricity network between Bramford and Twinstead submitted
National Grid can confirm that it has submitted an application for development consent to the Planning Inspectorate for the Bramford to Twinstead Reinforcement.
Grid supply point substation update
In October 2022, National Grid’s planning application for a new grid supply point (GSP) substation at Butler’s Wood was approved by Braintree District Council. In this update, you can read more about our plans for the construction of the GSP substation, which forms part of the Bramford to Twinstead Reinforcement.
Hintlesham Woods update
We have now taken the decision to remove Hintlesham Woods Option 2 from our proposals for the Bramford to Twinstead Reinforcement.
Statutory consultation on proposed Bramford to Twinstead Reinforcement launched
National Grid has today launched its latest public consultation on plans to reinforce the electricity network between Bramford in Suffolk and Twinstead Tee in Essex. The public consultation will run until Monday 21 March 2022.