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National Policy Statement EN-5 National policy statement for electricity networks infrastructure (EN-5)
Publication Year
2025
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Comprises planning guidance for developers of nationally significant electricity networks infrastructure projects detailing how applications will be assessed and how impacts and mitigations will be judged.
Document History
Supersedes: November 2023 edition. Came into force: 6 January 2026. Document type: policy paper. First published: 6 January 2026.
ISBN
9781528660686
Publisher Information
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero is a government ministerial department whose responsibilities cover security of energy supply, energy markets, energy efficiency and net zero. Previously known as the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.
