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Written question asked by James Cartlidge (Conservative) on Wednesday, 17 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 22 June 2026. It was answered by Michael Shanks (Labour) on Friday, 26 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

Pylons: East of England

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether his department has plans to outline the potential impact that the proposed Norwich to Tilbury pylon line will have on i) the Bramford Substation, and ii) energy security for South Suffolk.

Answer

Norwich to Tilbury is a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) for which a Development Consent Order application is currently being examined by the Planning Inspectorate on behalf of the Secretary of State. Given his quasi-judicial role in determining the application, the Secretary of State cannot opine on the project to avoid prejudicing the decision-making process.

As with all NSIPs, the project developer is required to comprehensively assess the potential impacts of their proposals in line with the relevant legal and policy frameworks, and these will be considered by the Secretary of State as part of his final planning decision.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
10678
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Energy supply Electricity Suffolk East of England Pylons
Link
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