http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/277/article/1/made

The Overhead Lines (Exempt Installations) Order 2010

Community grants

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King's Printer of Acts of Parliament

2016-06-08

ELECTRICITY

INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING

Under section 37 of the Electricity Act 1989, the Secretary of State’s consent is generally required before electric lines may be installed above ground. Under the Overhead Lines (Exemption) (England and Wales) Regulations 2009, certain minor works involving the installation of such lines are exempted from the requirement of consent under section 37.