Draft Nottinghamshire Minerals Local Plan

Nottinghamshire County Council: Minerals Local Plan Consultation
SUBMISSION ON BEHALF OF NATIONAL GRID
National Grid has appointed Wood to review and respond to development plan consultations on its behalf.
We are instructed by our client to submit the following representation with regard to the current consultation on the above document.
About National Grid
National Grid owns and operates the high voltage electricity transmission system in England and Wales and operates the Scottish high voltage transmission system. National Grid also owns and operates the gas transmission system. In the UK, gas leaves the transmission system and enters the distribution networks at
high pressure. It is then transported through a number of reducing pressure tiers until it is finally delivered to our customers. National Grid own four of the UK's gas distribution networks and transport gas to 11 million homes, schools and businesses through 81,000 miles of gas pipelines within North West, East of England, West Midlands and North London.
To help ensure the continued safe operation of existing sites and equipment and to facilitate future infrastructure investment, National Grid wishes to be involved in the preparation, alteration and review of plans and strategies which may affect our assets.
Electricity
MP2h Girton 4VK Route - 400Kv two circuit route from Cottam substation in Bassetlaw to Eaton Socon substation in Bedford.
MP2l Langford Lowfields - 4VK Route - 400Kv two circuit route from Cottam substation in Bassetlaw to Eaton Socon substation in Bedford.
DM6 South Muskham KKroute - 25kv single circuit route from staythorpe substation in Newark and Sherwood to Newark substation in Newark and Sherwood.
ZDA route - 400Kv two circuit route from Staythorpe substation in Newark and Sherwood to Cottam substation in Bassetlaw.
Gas transmission
MP7c Bantycock Quarry south - FM09 - Silk Willoughby to Staythorpe
Please see enclosed plan referenced ET257-ET259 & GT87 at Appendix 1. The proposed Minerals sites are
crossed by a National Grid high voltage electricity transmission overhead line and/or National Grid
underground high-pressure gas pipeline.
The statutory safety clearances between overhead lines, the ground, and built structures must not be
infringed. To comply with statutory safety clearances the live electricity conductors of National Grid's
overhead power lines are designed to be a minimum height above ground. Where changes are proposed to
ground levels beneath an existing line then it is important that changes in ground levels do not result in
safety clearances being infringed. National Grid can, on request, provide to developers detailed line profile
drawings that detail the height of conductors, above ordnance datum, at a specific site.
Electricity Distribution
Western Power Distribution owns and operates the local electricity distribution network in Nottinghamshire
County Council. Contact details can be found at www.energynetworks.org.uk.
National Grid Asset Guidance National Grid prefers that buildings are not built directly beneath its overhead lines. This is for two reasons, the amenity of potential occupiers of properties in the vicinity of lines and because National Grid needs quick and easy access to carry out maintenance of its equipment to ensure that it can be returned to service and be available as part of the national transmission system. Such access can be difficult to obtain without inconveniencing and disturbing occupiers and residents, particularly where properties are in close proximity to overhead lines.
National Grid seeks to encourage high quality and well-planned development in the vicinity of its high voltage overhead lines. Land beneath and adjacent to the overhead line route should be used to make a positive contribution to the development of the site and can for example be used for nature conservation, open space,landscaping areas or used as a parking court. National Grid, in association with David Lock Associates has produced 'A Sense of Place' guidelines, which look at how to create high quality development near overhead lines and offers practical solutions which can assist in avoiding the unnecessary sterilisation of land in the vicinity of high voltage overhead lines.
Potential developers of the sites should be aware that it is National Grid policy to retain our existing overhead lines in-situ. The relocation of existing high voltage overhead lines will only be considered for projects of national importance which has been identified as such by central government.
National Grid requests that any High Pressure Major Accident Hazard Pipelines (MAHP) are taken into account when site options are developed in more detail. These pipelines form an essential part of the national gas transmission system and National Grid's approach is always to seek to retain our existing transmission pipelines in situ.
National Grid may have a Deed of Easement for each asset which prevents the erection of permanent/ temporary buildings, or structures, changes to existing ground levels, storage of materials etc. Additionally, written permission will be required before any works commence within the National Grid easement strip, and a deed of consent is required for any crossing of the easement. In the first instance please consider checking with the Land Registry for the development area. If further information is required in relation to an easement please contact Spencer Jefferies, Development Liaison Officer, box.landandacquisitions@nationalgrid.com
If you require any further information in relation to the above, please contact National Grid's Plant Protection team via plantprotection@cadentgas.com
Further Advice National Grid is happy to provide advice and guidance to the Council concerning our networks. If we can be of any assistance to you in providing informal comments in confidence during your policy development, please do not hesitate to contact us. In addition, the following publications are available from the National Grid website or by contacting us at the address overleaf:
▪ National Grid's commitments when undertaking works in the UK - our stakeholder, community and amenity policy;
▪ Specification for Safe Working in the Vicinity of National Grid High Pressure Gas Pipelines and Associated Installations - Requirements for Third Parties; and
▪ A sense of place - design guidelines for development near high voltage overhead lines
http://www.nationalgrid.com/uk/Senseofplace/Download/
▪ T/SP/SSW22 - Specification for safe working in the vicinity of National Grid high pressure gas pipelines and
associated installations - requirements for third parties.
http://www2.nationalgrid.com/WorkArea/DownloadAsset.aspx?id=33968
▪ IGE/SR/18 - Safe working practices to ensure the integrity of gas pipelines and associated installations.
▪ HS(G)47 - Avoiding Danger from Underground Services.
▪ Further information regarding development near overhead lines and substations is available here:
http://www.nationalgrid.com/uk/LandandDevelopment/DDC/devnearohl_final/pdf/brochure.htm
▪ National Grid has provided information in relation to gas transmission assets via the following internet link:
http://www2.nationalgrid.com/uk/services/land-and-development/planning-authority/shape-files/
Appendices - National Grid Assets
Please find attached in:
* Appendix 1 provides maps of the sites referenced above in relation to the affected National Grid Transmission assets outlined above.
Please remember to consult National Grid on any Development Plan Document (DPD) or site-specific proposals that could affect our infrastructure.

Nottinghamshire County Council: Minerals Local Plan Consultation
SUBMISSION ON BEHALF OF NATIONAL GRID
National Grid has appointed Wood to review and respond to development plan consultations on its behalf.
We are instructed by our client to submit the following representation with regard to the current consultation on the above document.
About National Grid
National Grid owns and operates the high voltage electricity transmission system in England and Wales and operates the Scottish high voltage transmission system. National Grid also owns and operates the gas transmission system. In the UK, gas leaves the transmission system and enters the distribution networks at
high pressure. It is then transported through a number of reducing pressure tiers until it is finally delivered to our customers. National Grid own four of the UK's gas distribution networks and transport gas to 11 million homes, schools and businesses through 81,000 miles of gas pipelines within North West, East of England, West Midlands and North London.
To help ensure the continued safe operation of existing sites and equipment and to facilitate future infrastructure investment, National Grid wishes to be involved in the preparation, alteration and review of plans and strategies which may affect our assets.
Electricity
MP2h Girton 4VK Route - 400Kv two circuit route from Cottam substation in Bassetlaw to Eaton Socon substation in Bedford.
MP2l Langford Lowfields - 4VK Route - 400Kv two circuit route from Cottam substation in Bassetlaw to Eaton Socon substation in Bedford.
DM6 South Muskham KKroute - 25kv single circuit route from staythorpe substation in Newark and Sherwood to Newark substation in Newark and Sherwood.
ZDA route - 400Kv two circuit route from Staythorpe substation in Newark and Sherwood to Cottam substation in Bassetlaw.
Gas transmission
MP7c Bantycock Quarry south - FM09 - Silk Willoughby to Staythorpe
Please see enclosed plan referenced ET257-ET259 & GT87 at Appendix 1. The proposed Minerals sites are
crossed by a National Grid high voltage electricity transmission overhead line and/or National Grid
underground high-pressure gas pipeline.
The statutory safety clearances between overhead lines, the ground, and built structures must not be
infringed. To comply with statutory safety clearances the live electricity conductors of National Grid's
overhead power lines are designed to be a minimum height above ground. Where changes are proposed to
ground levels beneath an existing line then it is important that changes in ground levels do not result in
safety clearances being infringed. National Grid can, on request, provide to developers detailed line profile
drawings that detail the height of conductors, above ordnance datum, at a specific site.
Electricity Distribution
Western Power Distribution owns and operates the local electricity distribution network in Nottinghamshire
County Council. Contact details can be found at www.energynetworks.org.uk.
National Grid Asset Guidance National Grid prefers that buildings are not built directly beneath its overhead lines. This is for two reasons, the amenity of potential occupiers of properties in the vicinity of lines and because National Grid needs quick and easy access to carry out maintenance of its equipment to ensure that it can be returned to service and be available as part of the national transmission system. Such access can be difficult to obtain without inconveniencing and disturbing occupiers and residents, particularly where properties are in close proximity to overhead lines.
National Grid seeks to encourage high quality and well-planned development in the vicinity of its high voltage overhead lines. Land beneath and adjacent to the overhead line route should be used to make a positive contribution to the development of the site and can for example be used for nature conservation, open space,landscaping areas or used as a parking court. National Grid, in association with David Lock Associates has produced 'A Sense of Place' guidelines, which look at how to create high quality development near overhead lines and offers practical solutions which can assist in avoiding the unnecessary sterilisation of land in the vicinity of high voltage overhead lines.
Potential developers of the sites should be aware that it is National Grid policy to retain our existing overhead lines in-situ. The relocation of existing high voltage overhead lines will only be considered for projects of national importance which has been identified as such by central government.
National Grid requests that any High Pressure Major Accident Hazard Pipelines (MAHP) are taken into account when site options are developed in more detail. These pipelines form an essential part of the national gas transmission system and National Grid's approach is always to seek to retain our existing transmission pipelines in situ.
National Grid may have a Deed of Easement for each asset which prevents the erection of permanent/ temporary buildings, or structures, changes to existing ground levels, storage of materials etc. Additionally, written permission will be required before any works commence within the National Grid easement strip, and a deed of consent is required for any crossing of the easement. In the first instance please consider checking with the Land Registry for the development area. If further information is required in relation to an easement please contact Spencer Jefferies, Development Liaison Officer, box.landandacquisitions@nationalgrid.com
If you require any further information in relation to the above, please contact National Grid's Plant Protection team via plantprotection@cadentgas.com
Further Advice National Grid is happy to provide advice and guidance to the Council concerning our networks. If we can be of any assistance to you in providing informal comments in confidence during your policy development, please do not hesitate to contact us. In addition, the following publications are available from the National Grid website or by contacting us at the address overleaf:
▪ National Grid's commitments when undertaking works in the UK - our stakeholder, community and amenity policy;
▪ Specification for Safe Working in the Vicinity of National Grid High Pressure Gas Pipelines and Associated Installations - Requirements for Third Parties; and
▪ A sense of place - design guidelines for development near high voltage overhead lines
http://www.nationalgrid.com/uk/Senseofplace/Download/
▪ T/SP/SSW22 - Specification for safe working in the vicinity of National Grid high pressure gas pipelines and
associated installations - requirements for third parties.
http://www2.nationalgrid.com/WorkArea/DownloadAsset.aspx?id=33968
▪ IGE/SR/18 - Safe working practices to ensure the integrity of gas pipelines and associated installations.
▪ HS(G)47 - Avoiding Danger from Underground Services.
▪ Further information regarding development near overhead lines and substations is available here:
http://www.nationalgrid.com/uk/LandandDevelopment/DDC/devnearohl_final/pdf/brochure.htm
▪ National Grid has provided information in relation to gas transmission assets via the following internet link:
http://www2.nationalgrid.com/uk/services/land-and-development/planning-authority/shape-files/
Appendices - National Grid Assets
Please find attached in:
* Appendix 1 provides maps of the sites referenced above in relation to the affected National Grid Transmission assets outlined above.
Please remember to consult National Grid on any Development Plan Document (DPD) or site-specific proposals that could affect our infrastructure.