Written question asked by John Hayes (Conservative) on Tuesday, 29 October 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 31 October 2024. It was answered by Michael Shanks (Labour) on Wednesday, 6 November 2024 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

Pylons: Nature Reserves

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will make an assessment of the impact of proposed pylons in the Grimsby to Walpole scheme on the Wash National Nature Reserve.

Answer: Developers of transmission projects and all nationally significant infrastructure projects in England and Wales must assess the impacts of their proposals. This includes conducting assessments of projects’ impacts on the environment and habitats through Environmental Impact Assessments and Habitats Regulations Assessments. Additionally, developers engage with statutory and non-statutory stakeholders through consultations to ensure their feedback is considered and incorporated into project proposals. All of this is considered in the project consenting process.

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