Could Your Land Be Affected by National Grid’s Weston Marsh to East Leicestershire Project?

National Grid has launched the latest stage of consultation on its proposed Weston Marsh to East Leicestershire electricity infrastructure project, with landowners and occupiers across parts of Leicestershire potentially affected.

The Stage 2 consultation opened on 8 September 2026 and will run until 11.59 pm on Tuesday 3 November 2026.

What is being proposed?

The wider Weston Marsh to East Leicestershire project forms part of National Grid's Great Grid Upgrade and is intended to increase the capacity of the electricity transmission network across Lincolnshire, Leicestershire and Northamptonshire.

Current proposals include:

• approximately 60km of new overhead electricity line between Weston Marsh in Lincolnshire and near Wartnaby in Leicestershire;

• a new substation near Corby Glen;

• a new substation near Wartnaby; and

• upgrades to approximately 66km of existing overhead electricity line between Wartnaby and the existing Grendon substation in Northamptonshire.

For the Melton area specifically, the proposed new overhead line would run from east of Sewstern towards the proposed new substation south-west of Wartnaby.

National Grid identifies nearby communities including Sewstern, Garthorpe, Coston, Ab Kettleby, Wartnaby, Saxelbye and Ashby Folville. Approximately 20km of new 400kV overhead line is proposed within this section, together with the new Wartnaby substation and upgrades to around 14km of existing overhead line between Wartnaby and Twyford.

What could this mean for landowners and occupiers?

Large infrastructure projects can have both immediate and long-term implications for agricultural and rural property.

Depending upon the location of the proposed infrastructure, landowners and occupiers may have to consider issues including access to land for surveys and investigations, temporary construction areas and access routes, new overhead lines and pylons, permanent rights over land and the potential effect of works on farming operations and future plans for the property.

National Grid's consultation documents confirm that temporary access routes and working areas form part of the developing proposals.

It is therefore important that affected landowners understand what is being proposed and consider their own position at an early stage.

Have you been contacted by National Grid?

If National Grid or its representatives have approached you regarding access, surveys or proposed works on your land, you do not have to navigate the process without your own professional advice.

Shoulers' Rural team can act on behalf of landowners and occupiers to help protect their interests throughout infrastructure projects.

This can include reviewing proposals affecting your property, advising on access and survey requests, considering the effect on agricultural operations and future land use, liaising with National Grid and its representatives, and negotiating appropriate terms and compensation where applicable.

Getting advice early also means that practical issues affecting your individual farm or property can be identified and raised while proposals are still being developed.

How can I find out whether my land is affected?

National Grid has published an interactive map which allows landowners to enter their postcode and explore the proposed route, associated infrastructure and indicative pylon locations.

National Grid is also holding a series of public information events as part of the current consultation.

Local events include:

Saturday 10 October, 11am–4pm
Ab Kettleby Community Hall
Wartnaby Road, Ab Kettleby, LE14 3JJ

Friday 16 October, 2pm–7pm
Grimston, Saxelbye & Shoby Village Hall
28 Main Street, Grimston, LE14 3BZ

Saturday 17 October, 11am–4pm
Corby Glen Village Hall
Swinstead Road, Corby Glen, NG33 4NU

Friday 23 October, 1pm–6pm
Tugby Village Hall
Main Street, Tugby, LE7 9WD

National Grid advises that there is no need to register for the in-person events and members of the project team will be available to discuss the proposals and answer questions.

Two online webinars are also taking place on Tuesday 20 October 2026, from 12pm–1pm and 6pm–7pm.

Consultation documents can also be viewed locally at locations including Melton Mowbray Library and Hill Top Farm Shop & Cafe.

Have your say

The consultation closes at 11.59pm on Tuesday 3 November 2026, and affected landowners and occupiers should take the opportunity to review the proposals and provide feedback where appropriate.

Independent advice for landowners and occupiers

National Grid and its representatives are progressing the infrastructure project. If your property may be affected, having your own professional adviser means you have someone specifically considering your land, your business and your interests.

Our experienced Rural team can advise and represent landowners and occupiers throughout the process.

Think your land could be affected, or have you already been contacted?

Contact Shoulers Rural on 01664 560181 for a confidential initial discussion.

You can view National Grid’s latest consultation information, proposed route details, public event dates and ways to respond on its dedicated project page.