Gravesend and Tilbury, Multiple Planning Notices

NOTICE FOR CONSENT UNDER SECTION 37 OF THE ELECTRICITY ACT 1989

Application has been made under the Electricity Act 1989 by National Grid for:

Modification of a 400kV overhead line

Thurrock Planning Reference: 24/00057/ELEC Gravesham Planning Reference: 20240063

Detailed Proposal Description (Thurrock):

Three existing pylons will be removed, and one new pylon will be erected (a net loss of two pylons) along with a slight change of alignment of the existing overhead line so that it connects into the proposed new Cable Sealing End Compound. This short new span of approximately 209m will result in the net loss (removal) of approximately 393m of overhead line that is currently associated with the two pylons to be removed.

Detailed Proposal Description (Gravesham):

One existing terminal pylon will be removed, and one new pylon will be erected to facilitate a realignment. The new span will be 325m long, replacing an existing span of 400m and provide a net loss of approximately 78m of overhead line.

Proposed Development Location:

The proposed development passes through two local authority areas and is required to facilitate tunnelling works.

Gravesham

Easting: 567427, Northing: 174136

Eastcourt Marshes Electricity Distribution Site,

east of Met Police and National Maritime Training

Centres, off Mark Lane, Gravesend DA12 2HN

Thurrock

Easting: 566310, Northing: 175884

Land to the south of Tilbury Electricity

Substation, Sub Station Road,

Off Fort Road, Tilbury, Essex

This application is submitted with an Environmental Impact Assessment report (EIA report), which can also be known as an Environmental Statement.

This report provides a description of the likely significant effects of the development on the environment, and any measures envisaged to prevent or mitigate these.

An electronic copy of the EIA report and any subsequent representation is available for inspection online, free of charge at the below addresses:

Gravesham Borough Council

https://plan.gravesham.gov.uk/online-applications/

Reference: 20231313 or 20240063

planning.validation@gravesham.gov.uk

Thurrock Council

https://regs.thurrock.gov.uk/online-applications/

Reference: 23/01502/FUL or 24/00057/ELEC

planning.applications@thurrock.gov.uk

A paper copy of the EIA report and/or any further environmental information can be requested for delivery free of charge by contacting the Applicant at:

Phone: 020 3398 1599 (lines are open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5:30pm)

Email: contact@graintotilbury.nationalgrid.com

Post: Freepost GRAIN TO TILBURY PROJECT

A paper copy of the EIA report is also available for inspection at:

• Gravesend Library, Windmill Street, Gravesend DA12 1BE

• Tilbury Library, Tilbury Hub, Civic Square, Tilbury, RM18 8AD

  during library opening hours.

Any representations about the Application must be made to the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero by:

• Email: s37consents@energysecurity.gov.uk

• Post: Department of Energy Security and Net Zero, 3–8 Whitehall Place, SW1A 2EG

Any representation must be received by the Secretary of State no later than 11.59pm on 13th June 2025.

The possible decisions that could be made in relation to this application are to grant without condition, grant with conditions or refuse this consent application.

Where an objection is received and not withdrawn from a Local Planning Authority, the Secretary of State shall cause a public inquiry to be held under Schedule 8 of the Electricity Act 1989 and in accordance with the Electricity Generating Stations and Overhead Lines (Inquiries Procedure) Rules 2007. Where an objection is received from other persons, the Secretary of State shall consider whether a public inquiry is appropriate.