Part 3Nationally significant infrastructure projects

Energy

16Electric lines

1

The installation of an electric line above ground is within section 14(1)(b) only if (when installed) the electric line will be—

a

wholly in England,

b

wholly in Wales,

c

partly in England and partly in Wales, or

d

partly in England and partly in Scotland, subject to subsection (2).

2

In the case of an electric line falling within subsection (1)(d), the installation of the line above ground is within section 14(1)(b) only to the extent that (when installed) the line will be in England.

3

The installation of an electric line above ground is not within section 14(1)(b)—

a

if the nominal voltage of the line is expected to be less than 132 kilovolts, or

b

to the extent that (when installed) the line will be within premises in the occupation or control of the person responsible for its installation.

4

“Premises” includes any land, building or structure.