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National Grid: East of England

Asked by Priti PatelConservativeDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled Answered 17 November 2025UIN 88235

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what his expected timetable is for when the Norwich to Tilbury Great Grid upgrade will be fully operational.

Answered by Michael Shanks

National Grid Electricity Transmission has now submitted its Development Consent Order application to the Planning Inspectorate for consideration. Government does not comment on the merits of live planning applications, which will be subject to rigorous, independent assessment and advice by the Examining Authority, to inform a final Ministerial decision.

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