Local plan scoping consultation

The below comments are made on behalf of SP Energy Networks which manages the electricity network at 132kV and below for the Cheshire East area for the licensed network operator SP Manweb

There are two main comments as follows :

1. That the new Local Plan should update the 2016 Infrastructure Delivery Plan; and
2. That the new Local Plan needs to follow the policy requirements set out in the recent National Planning Policy Framework namely Policy W1 and Policy W2 as set out below.
W1: Planning for energy and water
1. The development plan should be informed by early engagement between the relevant
plan-making authority, utility providers, regulators and network operators, so that there is
a clear understanding of energy supply and network capacity, water supply, drainage andi
wastewater capacity, and associated requirements for additional infrastructure provision.
This engagement should consider the impacts of planned growth, changing consumption
patterns and climate change, as well as relevant strategic infrastructure plans33, and be
used to address potential constraints to development arising from current or anticipated
infrastructure shortfalls.
2. The development plan should reflect this at the most appropriate level by:
a. Taking these factors into account in the location and phasing of planned growth;
b. Making provision for development which is required for new or enhanced renewable
and low carbon energy development, electricity network infrastructure, water supply,
drainage and wastewater infrastructure, whether as part of wider development
proposals or as stand-alone developments; and
Setting out any measures to avoid constraints on the operation or future expansion of
renewable and low carbon energy development and electricity network infrastructure
and water supply and wastewater infrastructure as a result of neighbouring (or nearby)
development.
W2: Securing renewable and low carbon energy and electricity network infrastructure
The development plan should support the transition to clean power by planning positively
for the increased supply and use of renewable and low carbon energy and electricity
network infrastructure. This means that the development plan, should, at the most
appropriate level, seek to maximise the potential for suitable development by identifying:
a. Areas which are suitable for renewable and low carbon energy development and
electricity network infrastructure, including for future re-powering and life extension,
where this would help secure their development; and
Opportunities for development to draw its heat or energy supply from decentralised
networks (such as district heat networks) or renewable or low carbon energy supply
systems; and to co-locate potential customers and suppliers of surplus heat or energy.

The below comments are made on behalf of SP Energy Networks which manages the electricity network at 132kV and below for the Cheshire East area for the licensed network operator SP Manweb

There are two main comments as follows :

1. That the new Local Plan should update the 2016 Infrastructure Delivery Plan; and
2. That the new Local Plan needs to follow the policy requirements set out in the recent National Planning Policy Framework namely Policy W1 and Policy W2 as set out below.
W1: Planning for energy and water
1. The development plan should be informed by early engagement between the relevant
plan-making authority, utility providers, regulators and network operators, so that there is
a clear understanding of energy supply and network capacity, water supply, drainage andi
wastewater capacity, and associated requirements for additional infrastructure provision.
This engagement should consider the impacts of planned growth, changing consumption
patterns and climate change, as well as relevant strategic infrastructure plans33, and be
used to address potential constraints to development arising from current or anticipated
infrastructure shortfalls.
2. The development plan should reflect this at the most appropriate level by:
a. Taking these factors into account in the location and phasing of planned growth;
b. Making provision for development which is required for new or enhanced renewable
and low carbon energy development, electricity network infrastructure, water supply,
drainage and wastewater infrastructure, whether as part of wider development
proposals or as stand-alone developments; and
Setting out any measures to avoid constraints on the operation or future expansion of
renewable and low carbon energy development and electricity network infrastructure
and water supply and wastewater infrastructure as a result of neighbouring (or nearby)
development.
W2: Securing renewable and low carbon energy and electricity network infrastructure
The development plan should support the transition to clean power by planning positively
for the increased supply and use of renewable and low carbon energy and electricity
network infrastructure. This means that the development plan, should, at the most
appropriate level, seek to maximise the potential for suitable development by identifying:
a. Areas which are suitable for renewable and low carbon energy development and
electricity network infrastructure, including for future re-powering and life extension,
where this would help secure their development; and
Opportunities for development to draw its heat or energy supply from decentralised
networks (such as district heat networks) or renewable or low carbon energy supply
systems; and to co-locate potential customers and suppliers of surplus heat or energy.