RIIO-2 Visual Impact Mitigation Re-opener: National Grid Electricity Transmission’s Cotswolds project

Details of outcome

In May 2025, NGET applied for funding under Special Condition funding under Special Condition 3.10 of its RIIO-2 Electricity Transmission licence. The request related to NGET’s proposal to deliver a Visual Impact Mitigation Price Control Deliverable to reduce visual amenity impacts on the Cotswolds National Landscape.  

We consulted on our assessment and Draft Determination in April 2026. Our decision, having taken account of all consultation responses, is to reject NGET’s project funding request.

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Original consultation

Consultation description

As part of the RIIO-2 price control, network companies can apply for additional allowances via relevant uncertainty mechanisms.

We are consulting on our assessment of a funding request by National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) on 16 May 2025, to deliver a Visual Impact Mitigation Price Control Deliverable to reduce visual amenity impacts on the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Who should respond

We would like views from people with an interest in electricity transmission networks. We would also welcome responses from other stakeholders and from the public.