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National Grid Transmission plc, Chesterfield Substation - Electricity Act 1989
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PUBLIC NOTICE
ELECTRICITY ACT 1989
THE ELECTRICITY (APPLICATIONS FOR CONSENT)
REGULATIONS 1990
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CONSENT TO INSTALL AN OVERHEAD ELECTRIC LINE
Notice is hereby given that National Grid Transmission plc of National Grid House, Warwick Technology Park, Gallows Hill, Warwick, CV34 6DA has applied to the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) for consent under Section 37 of the Electricity Act 1989 to install an overhead electric line on land adjacent to Chesterfield Substation, Calow Lane, Hasland, Chesterfield, S44 5XH.
The proposed works relate to the proposed new Chesterfield 400kV Substation, as part of the Chesterfield to High Marnham reinforcement project. The application comprises the installation of temporary overhead line along the 4ZV line. This application also applies for a direction pursuant to section 90(2) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (‘Section 90 Direction’) for deemed planning permission for these works and ancillary development being haul roads and laydown areas associated with the overhead line works.
A map identifying the land over which the proposed electric line is to pass may be inspected free of charge during normal office hours at:
North East Derbyshire District Council, 2013 Mill Lane, Wingerworth, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S42 6NG
Any person wishing to make representations or objections about the application should do so in writing to the DESNZ Planning Team, Energy Infrastructure Planning Delivery Team, Energy Development, 3-8 Whitehall Place, London, SW1A 2AW or via email to
S37consents@energysecurity.gov.uk
stating the name of the applicant and the nature of their representations/objections.
Representations or objections should be made no later than 10/12/2026.
On behalf of National Grid Electricity Transmission plc
Date: 26/10/2026
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