National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED) are the electricity distribution division of National Grid and are separate from National Grid Electricity Transmission’s core regulated businesses. Please also consult with NGED separately from NGET. National Grid no longer owns or operates the high-pressure gas transmission system across the UK. This is the responsibility of National Gas Transmission, which is a separate entity and must be consulted independently. National Grid Ventures (NGV) develop, operate and invest in energy projects, technologies, and partnerships to help accelerate the development of a clean energy future for consumers across the UK, Europe and the United States. NGV is separate from National Grid’s core regulated businesses. Please also consult with NGV separately from NGET. National Energy System Operator (NESO) has taken over the electricity and gas network planning responsibility from National Grid Electricity System Operator Limited (NGESO) as of 1st October 2024. Early engagement with NESO is recommended in order to establish available supply capacity to any potential development sites and what, if any, reinforcement is required to ensure adequate continued supply. Please consult with NESO separately from NGET. NGET assets within the Plan area Following a review of the above Neighbourhood Plan, we have identified one or more NGET assets within the Plan area. Details of NGET assets are provided below. Asset Description Overhead Transmission Line Route: 4TQ ROUTE TWR (001 - 111) 400KV SPENNYMOOR - STELLA WEST 1. SPENNYMOOR - STELLA WEST 2.

A plan showing details of NGET assets is attached to this letter. Please note that this plan is illustrative only. NGET also provides information in relation to its assets at the website below. https://www.nationalgrid.com/electricity-transmission/network-and-infrastructure/network-route-maps