We agree with the importance of EN-5 reflecting the work of the Offshore Transmission Network Review (OTNR) and have updated the NPS to reflect the work undertaken under the OTNR and particularly the need for transmission to be more co-ordinated. This includes co-ordination of offshore-onshore transmission and with the wider onshore network. Draft EN-5 has been updated to reflect the work of all of the OTNR’s workstreams and particularly the short and medium term workstreams known as ‘Early Opportunities’ and ‘Pathway to 2030’ respectively. We have also included a specific reference to the Holistic Network Design prepared by National Grid Electricity System Operator under the OTNR and published in July 2022. These updates were part of our BESS commitments As the OTNR’s work is continuing it is possible that further planning policy guidance may be needed to reflect additional outcomes in due course. The approach being proposed should ensure the OTNR will not in any way delay the publication of the revised NPS and is as up to date and future proofed as possible. Furthermore, following publication of BESS, we are now consulting on a new policy presumption known as an CNP for offshore wind, which includes supporting onshore and offshore network infrastructure, and related network reinforcements.