Haunton, Tamworth, Staffordshire - Electricity Act 1989

NATIONAL GRID ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION (WEST MIDLANDS) PLC.
ELECTRICITY ACT 1989.

The Electricity (Applications for Consent) Regulations 1990: Regulation 5 - Publication of Notice of Application for Consent under Section 37 of the Electricity Act 1989

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a application is being made by National Grid Electricity Distribution (West Midlands) plc to the Secretary of State at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero under Section 37 of the Electricity Act 1989, for their consent to erect two terminal towers in the existing 132,000 volt overhead lines known as AE39A & AE39B on land at Haunton, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 9HH (424467, 310695 & 424470, 310668).

The proposed new towers are necessary to facilitate the construction of a solar farm in this location. It is proposed that a section of overhead line and one existing tower will be dismantled.

Plans of the proposals can be viewed and downloaded from the following website: www.nationalgrid.co.uk/ our-network/public-consultations-on-overhead-lines-s37- planning-applications

A hard copy of the proposal plans can also be obtained free of charge by calling 07935 355117 or emailing a request to: kbaker@nationalgrid.co.uk

Any representation concerning this Section 37 application should be made referencing the name of the overhead line (AE39A & AE39B Haunton Solar Farm, Tamworth) by email to s37consents@energysecurity.gov.uk on or before the 17th May 2024.

Any such objections or representations will be copied to the relevant planning authorities and the applicant unless the person making them requests in writing that they should not be so copied. If there is such a request then the relevant planning authorities and the applicant will only be informed that an objection has been made but no details will be forwarded to them.

Kerry Baker
Consents and Wayleaves Specialist
07935 355117