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Syston to Trent requires the Kegworth grid feeder, whereas Wigston to Syston can be fed from Braybrooke. A progressive approach would be more sensible, in my opinion. If only to reduce start-stop cycles on the 810 engines.
Yes, compared to Kegworth, the Braybrooke feeder has the slight advantage of existing
As far as I know they're hasn't been a planning application or any community engagement for the substation at Kegworth (I think Rushcliffe is the relevant LPA)