Policy information sourced from the Medway Local Plan 2003

CF10 Overhead Supply Lines

The council will seek the subterranean provision of low voltage electricity power lines and the removal of redundant overhead equipment throughout Medway.

Only in exceptional circumstances will the council seek the undergrounding of high voltage (132kV and above) overhead lines. Usually careful line routing will be used to protect the character of AONBs. Special Landscape Areas, Nature Reserves, Ramsar Sites, valued local landscapes and the amenity of occupiers of existing and designated residential areas.