Explanatory note

These Regulations amend the Electricity (Applications for Consent) Regulations 1990 as they apply in England and Wales, insofar as they specify the fees payable upon making an application to the Secretary of State under section 37 of the Electricity Act 1989 (c. 29) to install or keep installed an electric line above ground.

Regulation 2 increases the fees payable for such applications by replacing the existing fees of £200 for overhead lines with a nominal capacity not exceeding 132kV, and £700 for overhead lines with a nominal capacity exceeding 132kV, with fees of £402.50 and £902.50 respectively. The new fees will apply to applications made on or after 6th April 2017 when these Regulations come into force.

A full impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no, or no significant, impact on the private, voluntary or public sectors is foreseen.