To prevent potential pylon backlash, the UK government has said that those living near new pylons could receive £250 a year off their energy bills.
Households within half a kilometre of new or upgraded power infrastructure, including pylons and substations, could receive up to £2,500 over 10 years, The Guardian has reported.
In September 2024, Labour set out its ambitious planning reforms, including the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, which is due to be introduced this week.
The bill aims to support the government’s commitment to building 1.5 million homes. It will help streamline the process for approving critical infrastructure and overhaul rules on the compulsory purchase of land.
This critical infrastructure includes power infrastructure. The UK currently faces an urgent need to revamp the electricity grid and accelerate new infrastructure to support the increase in renewable energy projects.
In 2024, the National Grid’s Electricity System Operator said that the UK’s energy grid urgently...