Norwich to Tilbury Pylon Scheme

National Grid undertook final consultations for this project in Suffolk in March, in anticipation of receiving a Development Consent Order application later in the year. Suffolk County Council has welcomed a series of changes to the latest set of plans, evidence that National Grid has listened to some of the Council's concerns and those of local communities.

However, fundamental differences remain, with the County Council clear that offshore and undergrounding solutions should be priorities for the scheme. National Grid have confirmed that undergrounding through the Waveney valley, which SCC was hoping for, is now not likely to happen. The Council has pledged to continue to fight for no pylons and, if the scheme is agreed, for proper compensation for residents and communities.