Decision
National Grid Electricity Transmission (Birkhill Wood Substation Project): Compulsory Purchase Order 2025
Decision by the Secretary of State on a compulsory purchase order application by National Grid Electricity Transmission.
Applies to England and Wales
Documents
Details
The Order authorises National Grid Electricity Transmission the compulsory acquisition of land and rights in land.
In the report to the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero on a compulsory purchase order application by National Grid Electricity Transmission, the Inspector recommends that the Secretary of State confirms the order with minor modification.
Date of decision
23 April 2026
Company/Location
Birkhill Wood
Cottingham
Type of project
Compulsory Purchase Order under the Electricity Act 1989 and Acquisition of Land Act 1981.
Maximum output
Not applicable.
Updates to this page
Published 23 April 2026