Pinchbeck Parish Council has submitted its Stage 2 objection to National Grid’s WMEL proposals, highlighting local impacts and calling for route changes and assessment of underground alternatives.
Pinchbeck Parish Council submitted its formal Stage 2 consultation response to National Grid’s Weston Marsh to East Leicestershire proposals on 3 November 2026.
The Council maintains its objection to the proposals in their current form and calls for further consideration of alternatives, including targeted undergrounding, route changes and coordinated network planning.
Read the full consultation response online
Download the submitted response (PDF, 8 pages)
The Council’s concerns
The response addresses the potential impacts on residents, landscape, wildlife, agricultural land, drainage and public access, together with the cumulative effects of other major infrastructure projects.
It also highlights the potential consequences for Fenleigh Farm, including disruption during construction, long-term constraints on farming and the future viability of the family business.
What happens next
The Council has requested a detailed written response from National Grid and further engagement before the local design is finalised. Further updates will be published as information becomes available.