To sell a section of service yard B at Maylord Orchards to National Grid to install an electricity substation & grant associated easement and access rights.
1. National Grid need to increase the capacity of the existing substation within the High Town/Commercial Street area. The existing substation sits within the basement of one of the High Town properties and there is no ability to increase it’s capacity.
2. Increased demand from domestic and business customers means that a new substation is required in the area. All areas have been explored and the only viable option is service yard B at Maylord Orchards.
3. National Grid have a statutory obligation under the Electricity Act 1989 to develop and maintain an efficient electricity distribution system.
4. The sale has been agreed by the cabinet member responsible for the portfolio.
5. A sale price has been agreed between Herefordshire Council and National Grid.