National Grid Norwich to Tilbury update

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We received the following from the Project Director, Simon Pepper:

Norwich to Tilbury submits Development Consent Order application

National Grid has today submitted an application for a Development Consent Order for Norwich to Tilbury. This submission is a landmark moment and follows more than three years of consultation with landowners, local communities and stakeholders. Their comments, along with environmental and technical assessments have helped us to develop our final proposals. 

Our proposals include a new transmission line between Norwich and Tilbury along with two new substations. If consent is granted, the project will boost electricity capacity across a region that has historically had limited transmission infrastructure. 

This project is a key part of The Great Grid Upgrade, 17 major infrastructure projects in England and Wales designed to help deliver more homegrown British energy to where it is needed, boosting local economies, creating jobs, and providing cleaner, more affordable energy. 

The Great Grid Upgrade is vital to increase Britain’s energy security and meet growing demand for electricity in the years ahead. With demand expected to double by 2050, the Norwich to Tilbury upgrade will provide enough electricity to power up to six million homes and businesses. 

The Planning Inspectorate now has up to 28 days to decide whether to accept the application. If accepted, our submission documents will be published on the Planning Inspectorate’s website. This will include a Consultation Report providing responses to the feedback submitted during the 2024 statutory consultation and the targeted consultations earlier this year.  

The Planning Inspectorate will then appoint an Examining Authority which will hold a six-month examination of our application. Local residents, landowners and our stakeholders will be able to register an interest at that point so they can provide comments and take part in the examination period. We provide more information on how to take part if our application is accepted.  

Following examination, the Examining Authority will then prepare a detailed report along with its recommendation to the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero.  The Secretary of State then has three months to decide whether to approve the application.  

We expect the whole process to take around 18 months.  

I would like to thank you and your parish Councillors for your continued engagement as we developed our proposals. If you would like any further information, please get in touch.  

Yours faithfully 

Simon Pepper 

Project Director  (contact@n-t.nationalgrid.com)

Norwich to Tilbury 

Landscape Susceptibility – Consultation 9 July to 18 August

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Draft South Norfolk Landscape Susceptibility in relation to energy generation, storage and transmission Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) 09 July – 18 August 2025.

South Norfolk Council are seeking views on their draft Landscape Susceptibility in relation to energy generation, storage and transmission SPD. It provides guidance and information for energy related planning applications.

To view the draft SPD and respond to the consultation visit the website here. Paper copies of the document and response forms are available at libraries and the Millennium Library in Norwich.

The consultation closes at 5pm on Monday 18th August.  After this date all the responses received will be considered and amendments made to the SPD as appropriate. 

If you have any questions or experience any difficulty in submitting your comments online, please telephone us on 01508 533805 or email localplan.snc@southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk

Supplementary Planning Documents for South Norfolk Council

SPDs help explain how certain policies in the Local Plan should be used when making planning decisions. They don’t create new policies, but they do give extra detail and guidance to make the planning process clearer. SNC has several SPDs to support planning in South Norfolk, which you can see below.

Planning for a greener future in South Norfolk, balancing progress with protection: South Norfolk Landscape Susceptibility in relation to Energy Generation, Storage and Transmission Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) Draft

View the consultation document

South Norfolk is quickly becoming a focus for new energy infrastructure projects. As proposals for solar farms, battery storage, substations, and powerlines increase, it’s vital to understand how these developments could impact our diverse landscapes, from peaceful river valleys and open farmland to the edges of our towns.

To help guide smart and sustainable planning, South Norfolk Council has asked The Landscape Partnership to carry out a Landscape Susceptibility Study. This study explores how different types of energy projects can be thoughtfully integrated into the local environment, while preserving the area’s unique character.

This document is intended to ensure future developments are well-suited to their surroundings and align with both national and local planning policies. This study will support the Council in making informed decisions that balance progress with protection, ensuring South Norfolk remains a beautiful place to live, work, and visit.

Where an area has been identified as highly susceptible, we would not be in favour of development.

In accordance with the relevant regulations the Council have produced a Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) and Habitats Regulations assessment (HRA) Screening Report to accompany the draft SPD.

An Equalities and Communities Impact Assessment can be found here for this draft SPD.

Go to the webpage – for other SPDs:

  • Food Hub SPD
  • Open Space SPD
  • Norwich Research Park Development Framework SPD
  • South Norfolk Place-Making Guide SPD
  • Norfolk County Council Parking Standard SPD

Advice notes and reference documents (do not have the weight of an SPD)

Revised Planning Application: Sunningdale, Wymondham Road

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Ref: 2023/1241
Applicant: Mr & Mrs Alex & Holly Gray
Location: Sunningdale Wymondham Road Wreningham Norfolk NR16 1AT
Proposal: Demolition of existing bungalow and garage with replacement dwelling and integrated garage with associated infrastructure works
Application Type: Full Planning Permission

This is a revised application. Please return comments by 25 July 2023 quoting the reference 2023/1241

email: planning@southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk

on-line: www.southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk or

post: The Horizon Centre, Broadland Business Park, Peachman Way, Norwich NR7 0WF

Tel 01508 533780 / 01603 430509
If this is not possible or you wish to discuss the proposal before sending your comments please contact the case officer, Gordon Sutherland, Senior Planning Officer.

Please note: any comments you make will be available to view on-line.

Planning Application – White House, Penny’s Green

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Reference: 2022/0726
Applicant: Mr and Mrs Groat
Location: White House Penny’s Green Wreningham Norfolk NR16 1BD
Proposal: Proposed house alterations, extensions and new carport.
Application Type: Householder

Please return comments to South Norfolk by 14 May 2022.

e-mail: planning@s-norfolk.gov.uk
post: SNC, South Norfolk House, Cygnet Court, Long Stratton NR15 2XE

Consultation period extended for Planning Application

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Planning Application – Field next Village Hall, Mill Lane

SNC have extended the consultation by a week following complaints that their website had problems when people tried to register for comments. The new date is 24th August.

Reference: 2018/1658
Applicant: Miss Naomi Todd
Location: Land Adj To Wreningham Village Hall Mill Lane Wreningham Norfolk
Proposal: Change of use to stable to day room, standing of 1 mobile home, 2 tourers and 3 concrete pads

Comments to South Norfolk Council by 24 August 2018 quoting reference 2018/1658 via:
e-mail: planning@s-norfolk.gov.uk , or,
Mail: South Norfolk Council, South Norfolk House, Cygnet Court, Long Stratton, Norwich NR15 2XE

Planning Application – Church Road/Hethel Road, extra meeting

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An extra Parish Council meeting to discuss this application has been arranged for Monday July 23, at 7.30pm in the Village Hall, Social Club. Public are welcome.

Reference: 2018/1431
Applicant: Mr & Mrs Will & Rachael Lockwood
Location: Land West Of All Saints Church Church Road Wreningham Norfolk
Proposal: Five self/custom carbon negative homes

Copies of the submitted plans can be viewed on-line here.

Comments on this application to be with SNC by 23 July 2018 via:
e-mail: planning@s-norfolk.gov.uk , or,
Mail: South Norfolk Council, South Norfolk House, Cygnet Court, Long Stratton, Norwich NR15 2XE

Planning Application: White Cottage, Church Road

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Reference No: 2018/0854
Applicant: Mrs Pauline J Marshall
Location: White Cottage  Church Road Wreningham NR16 1BA
Proposal: Demolition of single storey extension and erection of two storey extension.
Copies of the submitted plans can be viewed here
Please make your comments (if any) to SNC by 15 May 2018 to:

e-mail: planning@s-norfolk.gov.uk , or,
Mail: South Norfolk Council, South Norfolk House, Cygnet Court, Long Stratton, Norwich NR15 2XE

Greater Norwich Local Plan (GNLP) Consultation

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The public consultation on the Greater Norwich Local Plan (GNLP) which opened on 8th January closes at 5pm on 22 March 2018 (see www.gnlp.org.uk for details).

It is important to note that this is a consultation – no final decisions have been made on any policy choice or site. The consultation will include:

  • a Growth Options document setting out the broad housing numbers required to 2036;
  • six main distribution options;
  • a significant number of questions on various policy areas (such as air quality, landscape and affordable housing); and,
  • the Site Proposals document, listing sites submitted for consideration for various uses through the plan, along with a settlement summary for those parishes where sites have been submitted.
  • (The Wreningham Site Proposal plan is here: GNLP_Wreningham.)

The Housing and Economic Land Availability Assessment (HELAA) in the evidence base has more detail on the sites submitted for potential inclusion in the GNLP. Other evidence studies, along with the Interim Sustainability Appraisal, will also be available for comment.

The public consultation roadshows’ venues and dates are published on www.gnlp.org.uk.

If there are any questions, please email LP@s-norfolk.gov.uk.
Adam Nicholls, Planning Policy Manager, SNC. Tel: 01508 533809 e-mail: anicholls@s-norfolk.gov.uk

Planning Application: Honeysuckle Cottage, Church Rd.

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Planning Application 2017/2769 has been received:
Applicant: Mr & Mrs Michael & Christine Herbert
Location: Honeysuckle House, Church Road, Wreningham NR16 1BA
Proposal: Single storey rear extension

Comments, quoting the reference 2017/2769, by 1 January 2018 to SNC :
by e-mail to: planning@s-norfolk.gov.uk
by post to: South Norfolk Council, South Norfolk House, Cygnet Court, Long Stratton NR15 2XE