Decision

To sell a section of service yard B at Maylord
Orchards to National Grid to install an electricity substation
& grant associated easement and access rights.
1. National Grid need to increase the capacity of the existing
substation within the High Town/Commercial Street area. The
existing substation sits within the basement of one of the High
Town properties and there is no ability to increase it’s
capacity.
2. Increased demand from domestic and business customers means that
a new substation is required in the area. All areas have been
explored and the only viable option is service yard B at Maylord
Orchards.
3. National Grid have a statutory obligation under the Electricity
Act 1989 to develop and maintain an efficient electricity
distribution system.
4. The sale has been agreed by the cabinet member responsible for
the portfolio.
5. A sale price has been agreed between Herefordshire Council and
National Grid.