Consultation on resilience of overhead power line networks - an energy review consultation

Publication Year

2006

Document Status

Withdrawn

Abstract

Consults on proposals for new guidance on the consenting arrangements for overhead power lines, particularly with regard to the benefits or drawbacks of allowing the use of "design successors"; the benefits or drawbacks of allowing minor changes in National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty with the acquiescence of the local planning authority, but without requiring fresh consent; maintaining the current bar on exemptions for lines within Sites of Special Scientific Interest; the benefits or drawbacks of DTI withdrawing its oversight; and the costs and benefits assessment of such changes.

Document History

Consultation closed on 14 March 2007.

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