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Written question asked by Lord Cromwell (Crossbench) on Thursday, 8 May 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 22 May 2025. It was answered by Lord Hunt of Kings Heath (Labour) on Thursday, 22 May 2025 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

Pylons: Construction

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what is the average environmental cost of producing and installing a power pylon within the range of 36 to 190 metres in height, including a breakdown of the costs of the materials for the bases required to support these pylons.

Answer

The Government does not hold data on the average monetary or environmental cost of producing and installing an electricity pylon. Such assessments are undertaken by the relevant planning applicant and considered as part of the decision-making process by the Secretary of State. A wide range of context specific, qualitative and quantitative factors determine said value.

The environmental impact of proposed pylon developments is assessed on a scheme-by-scheme basis with the method, content and scope of assessment dependent on the likely significance of the proposed scheme’s environmental impact based on its size, nature, location and the relevant legislative and policy frameworks.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL7306
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Costs Construction Environment protection Pylons
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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