11 March 2025Households within 500 metres of new or upgraded electricity pylons will receive energy bill discounts of up to £2,500 over ten years under the government’s Plan for Change to boost clean power by 2030. Part of the upcoming Planning and Infrastructure Bill, this initiative will provide financial benefits to rural communities hosting vital infrastructure.
In addition, new guidance will be issued to developers, outlining how they can support these communities through projects like sports clubs, educational programmes, and leisure facilities.
The bill, set to be formally introduced to Parliament this week, aims to prioritise new transmission infrastructure, unlock £200 billion in investment, and shield households from volatile fossil fuel markets.
SLCC will update members on the Planning and Infrastructure Bill as more details emerge.
