Decision details

Granting a wayleave to National Grid Electricity Distribution (West Midlands) plc at Garway Primary School to translocate existing overground high voltage line to underground

Decision Maker: Commercial and Investment Manager

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

• Request received from National Grid to dig a trench and lay underground HV cable to replace the existing overground supply as part of a roll-out of network improvements at schools.
• This will also serve the local community and help improve supply in the area.
• The existing 2 poles and stays will be removed.
• The existing transformer will be moved from the school site.

Contact: Michelle Chadd Email: michelle.chadd4@herefordshire.gov.uk Tel: 01432 261552.

Publication date: 16/10/2025

Date of decision: 25/09/2025

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