National Grid Electricity Transmission plc, Long Lane - Electricty Act 1989

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 Electricity 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 near Long Lane, Whiston, Rotherham, S60 4JJ.

The proposed works relate to the proposed new Long Lane 400kV Substation, as part of the Brinsworth to Chesterfield reinforcement project. The application comprises the installation of permanent overhead line, plus two towers and temporary overhead line and one temporary mast/tower 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, laydown areas, crossing protection and maintenance access 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: Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council, Riverside House, Main Street, Rotherham, S60 1AE

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