Powering up the DCO Application Process on the UK’s Strategic Transmission Infrastructure

Upgrading the UK’s electricity grid network to get clean power to homes and businesses is a national priority. A streamlined yet robust Development Consent Order (DCO) process will be critical to accelerating project delivery, but the sheer scale presents an unprecedented technical challenge. 

In this course, we delve into the complexities of the DCO application process, using the ambitious "Great Grid Upgrade" (GGU) by National Grid as a case study.

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

1. Explain the role of Development Consent Orders (DCOs) in major infrastructure developments
2. Understand the key sectors, including energy, transport, water, and waste, where DCO applications are mandatory