Regulation 2 Amendment of the Electricity (Applications for Consent) Regulations 1990

The Electricity (Applications for Consent) Regulations 1990^f1 are amended as follows.

In regulation 3(1) insert, in the appropriate places, the following definitions—

• ““EIA development” has the same meaning as set out in regulation 2(1) of the Electricity Works (Environmental Impact Assessment) (England and Wales) Regulations 2000^f2;

• “screening opinion” has the meaning given in regulation 2(1) of the Electricity Works (Environmental Impact Assessment) (England and Wales) Regulations 2000;”.

In regulation 11(1) for “Overhead line … £50” substitute—

“

Overhead line
1. Overhead line with a nominal capacity not exceeding 132kV	£200.00
2. Overhead line with a nominal capacity exceeding 132kV	£700.00

”

After regulation 11(1) insert—

“(1A)

Where the subject matter of an application for a consent under section 37 is EIA development, an additional fee of £375.00 shall be paid to the Secretary of State.”.

After regulation 11 insert—

“Fees payable on request for screening opinion

11A.

A fee of £60.00 shall be payable upon a request being made to the Secretary of State for a screening opinion in relation to an application for a consent under section 37.”.