Network Development Plan

The Network Development Plan (NDP) is part of an Electricity Distribution Licence Condition (SLC25B), which requires all Distribution Network Operators to publish an updated NDP on 1st May 2024. The Network Development Plan outlines how we expect to develop our network over a five to ten year period and forms part of our investment planning process, as outlined below.

The strategic planning process uses the Distribution Future Energy Scenarios (DFES) as an input to project how we expect customers to use the distribution network as the UK transitions to a net zero future. The network impact assessment is covered by the Network Development Plan, which aims to identify where and when investment is expected to accommodate our forecast growth. Any constraints identified are evaluated using the Distribution Network Options Assessment (DNOA), which outlines the optimal investment pathway to take.

Network Development Plan Documents

The Network Development Plan consists of three different documents as outlined below.

Any feedback on the Network Development Plan can be sent via email to nged.networkstrategy@nationalgrid.co.uk

Network Development Plan Consultation

The Network Development Plan consists of three different documents; Methodology report, Network headroom report and Network development reports. We have made draft documents available and are seeking stakeholder feedback on these until 30 April 2024. To share your feedback with us, please complete the form below.

We held a Network Development Plan (NDP) consultation webinar on 15 April 2024 to seek feedback from stakeholders on the format and analysis methodology used to create the NPDs. You can view a recording from the webinar below.