Bramford to Twinstead Reinforcement

Approved

Bramford to Twinstead Reinforcement

Approved

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Green light for plans to reinforce electricity transmission network between Bramford and Twinstead as Government approves application

13 September 2024

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.

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Application for development consent accepted for Bramford to Twinstead Reinforcement

6 June 2023

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.

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Supergrid transformer to be delivered as part of new substation construction

28 May 2024

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.

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Planning Inspectorate completes examination of Bramford to Twinstead Reinforcement application

13 March 2024

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

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Grid supply point substation construction update

16 January 2024

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.

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Planning application to upgrade electricity network between Bramford and Twinstead submitted

24 April 2023

National Grid can confirm that it has submitted an application for development consent to the Planning Inspectorate for the Bramford to Twinstead Reinforcement.

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Grid supply point substation update

5 April 2023

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.

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Hintlesham Woods update

13 December 2022

We have now taken the decision to remove Hintlesham Woods Option 2 from our proposals for the Bramford to Twinstead Reinforcement.

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Statutory consultation on proposed Bramford to Twinstead Reinforcement launched

24 January 2022

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.

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