Positive
Project advancing - milestone achieved
Low Impact
Minor progress or informational
National Grid and project partners indicated that they expected to carry out early land and marine surveying works in the Western Link 2 study area as part of pre‑application design activities; these early surveys were described as necessary to inform routeing, technical assessments and environmental appraisal ahead of the non‑statutory consultation planned for 2026. The timing given in project material was indicative and described as subject to permissions and landowner access arrangements.