The Electricity (Applications for Licences and Extensions and Restrictions of Licences) Regulations 2001

Regulation 6

SCHEDULE 3

PART I FURTHER INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTS TO ACCOMPANY AN APPLICATION IN RESPECT OF A GENERATION LICENCE

1.  Provide a sufficient description adequately specifying(1) the actual or proposed location of each generating station intended to be operated under the licence (if granted). Description of proposed location must be sufficient to make clear the nature and extent of the proposed development.

2.  Provide a statement of—

(a) the number of generating stations to be operated;

(b) a description of how each of those stations will, in each case, be fuelled or driven;

(c) the date when any proposed generating stations are expected to be commissioned;

(d) the maximum power (MW) for each of the next five years expected to be available from each generating station at any one time and the aggregate power (MW) expected to be available from each generating station during any year (Exclude (in each case) such wattage as is expected to be consumed at the station);

(e) the expected life of each generating station;

(f) for each generating station for each of the next five years, the numbers of generating units and the capacity of each generating unit; and

(g) particulars of the person or persons to whom the applicant intends for each of the next five years to provide electricity and particulars of the distribution of that electricity, including details of the lines to be constructed.

3.  A statement of the extent (if any) to which the applicant considers it necessary for powers under Schedule 3 (compulsory acquisition of land etc) and under Schedule 4 (other powers etc) to the Act to be given through the licence for which he is applying.

PART II FURTHER INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTS TO ACCOMPANY AN APPLICATION IN RESPECT OF A TRANSMISSION LICENCE

1.  Provide a sufficient description adequately specifying(2) the actual or proposed locations of the electric lines and electrical plant constituting the intended transmission system, and the area to which the application relates.

2.  An indication of the extent to which, and the locations in which, those lines are or will be placed underground.

3.  An identification of the voltages of the electrical lines forming part of the intended transmission system.

4.  Provide a statement of—

(a) particulars of the person or persons from whom, and the points at which, the applicant expects for the next five years to receive the electricity which he will transmit; particulars of the transmission of the electricity; particulars of the expected off-take points; and quantities,

(b) interconnections to other transmission systems,

(c) proposed metering arrangements,

(d) schedule of generating plant owned by the applicant including pumped storage, clutched gas turbine generators and synchronous compensators,

(e) forecast annual maximum demands for each of the next five years in his transmission system (GW) and energy (GWh) to be transmitted,

(f) summary large scale map, together with detailed maps providing information on areas where activities are concentrated as necessary,

Together with—

(g) a single line diagram of the transmission system should be provided. All transmission voltage levels (400 and 275 kV in England and Wales and 400, 275 and 132 kV in Scotland) should be shown on the diagram.

5.  A description of the applicant’s proposed arrangements for compliance with the applicable requirements of standard conditions C7 (Charges for Use of System) C7B (Connection Charging Methodology) and C7D (Requirement to Offer Terms).

6.  A description of the applicant’s proposed arrangements for compliance with the continuity of supply requirements in regulations made under section 29 of the Act.

PART III FURTHER INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTS TO ACCOMPANY AN APPLICATION IN RESPECT OF A DISTRIBUTION LICENCE(3)

1.  Provide a sufficient description adequately specifying(4) the actual or proposed location of the system of electric lines and electrical plant by means of which the applicant intends to enable a supply of electricity to be given, indicating which plant and lines are to be constructed and which are existing plant and lines, and further identifying any parts of that system which will not be owned by or otherwise in the possession or control of the applicant, and the area to which the application relates.

2.  A statement of the extent (if any) to which the applicant considers it necessary for powers under Schedule 3 (compulsory acquisition of land etc.) and under Schedule 4 (other powers etc.) to the Act to be given through the licence for which he is applying.

3.  Provide a statement of—

(a) particulars of the person or persons from whom the applicant intends for each of the next five years to receive the electricity which he will distribute, particulars of the arrangements made for distribution of electricity; particulars of the expected off-take points; and quantities.

(b) forecast annual maximum demand for each of the next five years in his distribution system (MW) and energy (GWh) to be distributed,

(c) details of the voltage levels and types (AC or DC), and frequency of operation. Include details of expected circuit length per voltage level for each of the next five years;

(d) details of estimated connections per voltage level;

(d) details of any existing or proposed embedded generating station, including location, type, the maximum power (MW) for each of the next five years expected to be available from each generating station at any one time, and the aggregate power (MW) for each of the next five years expected to be available from each generating station during any year. Exclude (in each case) such wattage as is expected to be consumed on site;

Together with—

(f) detailed map or maps, to scale sufficient to show clearly the area to which the application relates. This should include the distribution system above 11kV, location of infeeds (Grid Supply Points), overhead lines, interconnectors, cable routes and associated substations. Showing which lines, cables and substations are to be constructed and which are already in existence.

4.  A map drawn to an appropriate scale showing the actual or proposed configuration of the distribution system the applicant would operate if the application were granted, showing—

(i) all electric lines and electrical plant effecting connection to the system operated by any other authorised distributor; and

(ii) all points through which it is proposed that electricity would be conveyed to the applicant’s distribution system.

5.  Such particulars as will indicate whether any distribution system through which the applicant would be authorised to convey electricity if the application were granted would be operated safely.

6.  Particulars of the applicant’s proposed arrangements to secure the performance of any obligations in relation to supplies of electricity illegally taken imposed on him by paragraph 4 of Schedule 6 to the Act.

7.  Particulars of the applicant’s proposed arrangements for compliance with the applicable requirements of standard conditions 4 (Basis of Charges for Use of System and Connection to System: Requirements for Transparency), 4B (Requirement to Offer Terms for Use of System and Connection), 5 (Distribution System Planning Standard and Quality of Service), 6 (Safety and Security of Supplies Enquiry Service), 7 (Provision of Information about Theft or Abstraction of Electricity, Damage and Meter Interference), 8 (Provisions Relating to the Connection of Metering Equipment), 9 (Distribution Code) and 19 (Code of Practice on Procedures with Respect to Site Access).

8.  A description of the applicant’s proposed arrangements for compliance with the continuity of supply requirements in regulations made under section 29 of the Act.

Restriction of a distribution licence

9.  If the application is for a restriction of a licence—

(a) an estimate of—

(i) the total number of premises to which the applicant distributes electricity at the time of the application and to which the applicant would cease to distribute if the application were acceded to (“relevant premises”);

(ii) the aggregate maximum demand (MW) which the applicant reasonably expects to be distributed to the relevant premises in the twelve months following the application; and

(iii) the number of premises to which the applicant would distribute electricity, and the aggregate maximum demand (MW) which would be distributed to those premises by him, in each of the three years following the coming into effect of the restriction if the application were acceded to; and

(b) unless there are, at the date of the application, no relevant consumers (within the meaning set out in sub-paragraph (c) below) in relation to the applicant, a description of the applicant’s proposed arrangements to ensure compliance with section 16 of the Act (ensuring the connection of all such relevant consumers is maintained).

(c) For the purposes of sub-paragraph (b), a person is a relevant consumer if—

(i) immediately before the restriction takes effect, he is connected to the distribution system of the holder of the licence; and

(ii) his premises are to be excluded from the licence by the restriction.

PART IV FURTHER INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTS TO ACCOMPANY AN APPLICATION IN RESPECT OF A SUPPLY LICENCE(5)

1.  A supply licence may authorise the holder to supply electricity—

(a) to any premises;

(b) only to premises specified in the licence, or to premises of a description so specified; or

(c) only to any premises situated in a specified area, or to premises of a specified description which are so situated. (section 6(3) of the Act)

Please specify which of (a), (b) or (c) above is applicable. Provide a sufficient description adequately specifying(6) the premises or a description of the premises and the location of the premises intended to be supplied, and, in the case of application that relates to (c) above, also the specified area. Also state whether the application relates to domestic premises.

2.  For all applications for supply licences, or extensions of such licences, state whether the licence or extension is to authorise the supply of electricity to premises to which it is conveyed by a distributor, and if not give details of any exemption under section 5 of the Act under which the electricity is or will be conveyed to the premises.

3.  Provide a statement of—

(a) approximate number and expected maximum demand of customers for each of next five years;

(b) forecast annual maximum demand (MW) and energy (GWh) to be supplied for each of the next five years; and

(c) where the application is for an extension to a supply licence, the annual quantity of electricity supplied by the applicant under the existing licence(s).

Supply to domestic premises

4.  If the application relates to the supply of electricity to domestic premises—

(a) particulars, where appropriate, of the bond, other instrument or arrangements proposed to be taken out or made by the applicant in accordance with standard condition 33 (Last Resort Supply: Security for Payments);

(b) a draft copy of the scheme proposed to be made by the applicant under paragraph 3 of Schedule 6 to the Act (Deemed contracts in certain cases);

(c) particulars of the applicant’s proposed arrangements for compliance with the applicable requirements of standard conditions 7 (Duty to Offer Terms for Meter Provision), 16 (Procedures for the Detection and Prevention of Theft or Abstraction of Electricity, Damage and Meter Interference), 17 (Reading and Inspection of Meters), 24 (Code of Practice on Procedures with Respect to Site Access), 25 (Efficient Use of Electricity), 26 (Record of and Report on Performance), 27 (Preparation, Review of and Compliance with Customer Service Codes), 32 (Duty to Supply Domestic Customers), 35 (Code of Practice on Payment of Bills and Guidance for Dealing with Customers in Difficulty), 37 (Provision of Services for Persons who are of Personable Age or Disabled or Chronically Sick), 38 (Provision of Services for Persons who are Blind or Deaf) and 43 (Contractual Terms—Methods of Payment); and

(d) a description of the applicant’s proposed arrangements for compliance with the continuity of supply requirements in regulations made under section 29 of the Act.

Supply of electricity to premises which are not domestic premises

5.  If the application relates to the supply of electricity to any premises which are not domestic premises–

(a) a draft copy of the scheme proposed to be made by the applicant under paragraph 3 of Schedule 6 to the Act (Deemed contracts in certain cases);

(b) particulars of the applicant’s proposed arrangements for compliance with the applicable requirements of standard conditions 7 (Duty to Offer Terms for Meter Provision) and 16 (Procedures for the Detection and Prevention of Theft or Abstraction of Electricity, Damage and Meter Interference); and

(c) a description of the applicant’s proposed arrangements for compliance with the continuity of supply requirements in regulations made under section 29 of the Act.

Restriction of a supply licence

6.  If the application is for a restriction of a licence—

(a) an estimate of—

(i) the total number of premises to which the applicant supplies electricity at the time of the application and which the applicant would cease to supply if the application were acceded to (“relevant premises”);

(ii) the aggregate maximum demand (MW) which the applicant reasonably expects to be supplied to the relevant premises in the twelve months following the application; and

(iii) the number of premises to which the applicant would supply electricity, and the aggregate maximum demand (MW) which would be supplied to those premises by him, in each of the three years following the coming into effect of the restriction if the application were acceded to; and

(b) unless there are, at the date of the application, no relevant consumers (within the meaning set out in sub-paragraph (c) below) in relation to the applicant, a description of the applicant’s proposed arrangements under standard condition 22A (Restriction or Revocation: Securing Continuity of Supply) for—

(i) ensuring continuity of supply for all such relevant consumers: and

(ii) in the case of each such consumer who is supplied with electricity in pursuance of a contract (which does not include any contract which, by virtue of paragraph 3 of Schedule 6 to the Act, is deemed to have been made), securing such continuity on the same terms as nearly as may be as the terms of the contract.

(c) For the purposes of sub-paragraph (b), a person is a relevant consumer if—

(i) immediately before the restriction takes effect, he is being supplied with electricity by the holder of the licence; and

(ii) his premises are to be excluded from the licence by the restriction.

(1)

The description should enable the areas, location or premises concerned to be adequately and readily identified by map if the applicant so desires or by any other convenient means.

(2)

The description should enable the areas, location or premises concerned to be adequately and readily identified by map if the applicant so desires or by any other convenient means.

(3)

In this Part of this Schedule, if the application is for an extension or restriction of a licence, information and documents need only be given in so far as, in any material respect, they differ from or add to the most recent information or documents which were provided in relation to the same requirement—

(i)

with an application made by the applicant in accordance with these Regulations; or

(ii)

subsequent to such an application in pursuance of a condition of the applicant’s licence.

(4)

The description should enable the areas, location or premises concerned to be adequately and readily identified by map if the applicant so desires or by any other convenient means.

(5)

In this Part of this Schedule, if the application is for an extension or restriction of a licence, information and documents need only be given in so far as, in any material respect, they differ from or add to the most recent information or documents which were provided in relation to the same requirement—

(i)

with an application made by the applicant in accordance with these Regulations; or

(ii)

subsequent to such an application in pursuance of a condition of the applicant’s licence.

(6)

The description should enable the areas, location or premises concerned to be adequately and readily identified by map if the applicant so desires or by any other convenient means.