# The National Grid (Richborough Connection Project) Development Consent Order 2017, Note: Explanatory note

Extent: E+W

(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order authorises National Grid undertake works to the national electricity transmission system between Richborough and Canterbury. The proposed development is required to provide sufficient transmission capacity to enable the connection of new electricity generation projects in the region including Nemo Link, and to carry out all associated works.
In order to accommodate these works, the Order also authorises UK Power Networks Operations Limited (referred to in this order as “UK Power Networks”), in addition to National Grid, to reconfigure the local electricity network (including the removal of the existing 132,000 volt overhead line between Richborough and Canterbury South substations).
The Order also makes provision in connection with the maintenance of the authorised development.
The Order permits National Grid to acquire compulsorily or by agreement, land and rights in land and to use land for this purpose and UK Power Networks to acquire compulsorily rights in land and to use the land in connection with the reconfiguration of the local electricity network.
A copy of the plans and book of reference referred to in this Order and certified in accordance with article 43 (certification of plans, etc.) of this Order may be inspected free of charge during working hours at the offices of National Grid Electricity Transmission plc, 1-3 Strand, London WC2N 5EH and Kent County Council, Sessions House, County Hall, Maidstone, ME14 1XQ.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/817/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/national-grid-richborough-connection-project-development-consent-order-2017/note
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