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Planning applications in Energy Consents Unit

75 applications collected

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78
Approved in the last 90 days
15
Typical time to a decision
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Energy Consents UnitScreeningConsultation

Proposed operation-only Section 36 application for Parcel B (Albusia), comprising approximately 400MW of the wider 456MW Gretna Green Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), granted…

Albusia BESSSubmitted 30 Oct 2026Updated 6 days agoECU00006506
Energy Consents UnitScreeningConsultation

Proposed operation-only Section 36 application for Parcel B (Rufusia), comprising approximately 100MW of the wider 300MW Mossmorran Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), granted…

Rufusia BESSSubmitted 30 Oct 2026Updated 6 days agoECU00006507
Energy Consents UnitScreeningConsultation

Proposed operation-only Section 36 application for Parcel B (Flavusia), comprising approximately 300MW of the wider 342MW Kincardine Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), granted…

Flavusia BESSSubmitted 30 Oct 2026Updated 6 days agoECU00006505
Energy Consents UnitScreeningConsultation

Proposed operation-only Section 36 application for Parcel B (Innerwick Storage), comprising approximately 170MW of the wider 650MW Braxbess and Innerwick Storage Battery Energy…

Innerwick StorageSubmitted 28 Oct 2026Updated 8 days agoECU00006498
Energy Consents UnitScreeningApplication

Installation of two terminal wood poles on the existing DG 132kV overhead line, including associated conductors and downleads.

DG Route tie-inSubmitted 21 Oct 2026Updated 15 days agoECU00006391
Energy Consents UnitDevelopmentConsultation

The proposed development involves reconductoring an existing overhead line located at Brevig Harbour on the Isle of Lewis. The existing line comprises seven spans of 2x32 mm2 HD…

Brevig Harbour ReconductoringSubmitted 23 Sep 2026Updated 1 month agoECU00006427
Energy Consents UnitDevelopmentConsultation

Build four electricity pylons, remove one existing pylon and temporarily divert power lines to connect the ZCS route to a new substation.

Central Scotland 400kV Upgrade (ZCS Route)£8.0m–£18.0m of workSubmitted 23 Sep 2026Updated 1 month agoECU00006465
GroundworkerSteel FabricatorElectrical Contractor (Commercial)Demolition
Energy Consents UnitDevelopmentConsultation

Increase the operating voltage of the 10.5km long section of overhead line between the downleads at tower XL001A, grid reference NS92348823 and mid span beyond XL033 at…

Central Scotland 400kV Upgrade (XL Route)Submitted 23 Sep 2026Updated 1 month agoECU00006463
Energy Consents UnitScreeningConsultation

The Project comprises of construction of a new 33kV overhead line spur in order to provide a new connection for a new telecoms mast site situated at Land near Bridge of Balgie…

New telecoms mast site on land near Bridge of Balgie, LawersSubmitted 22 Sep 2026Updated 1 month agoECU00006480
Energy Consents UnitDevelopmentApplication

Retrospective Consent for existing Line now subject to Section 37 consent: Seven spans of High Voltage overhead supported by wooden poles,

FDL037/KS DeerhillSubmitted 17 Sep 2026Updated 1 month agoECU00006479
Energy Consents UnitScreeningConsultation

Reinforcement scheme for Skulamus to increase network security and local electricity on the southern and central areas of the Isle of Skye. Approximately a 20km OHL route going…

Skulamus Reinforcement SchemeSubmitted 9 Sep 2026Updated 1 month agoECU00006475
Energy Consents UnitScopingConsultation

The Proposed Development involves a new substation, approximately 16 km of underground electricity cable (UGC), diversion and tie-in to the existing Beauly-Denny overhead line…

LT505 Coire Mashie 400kV Substation - Reconfiguration of Beauly - Denny 400 kV Overhead LineSubmitted 3 Sep 2026Updated 2 months agoECU00006474
Energy Consents UnitDevelopmentConsultation

Build four electricity pylons, remove one existing pylon and temporarily divert power lines to connect the ZCN route to a new substation.

Central Scotland 400kV Upgrade (ZCN Route)£8.0m–£18.0m of workSubmitted 20 Aug 2026Updated 2 months agoECU00006464
GroundworkerSteel FabricatorElectrical Contractor (Commercial)Demolition
Energy Consents UnitScopingPre Application Complete

Build up to eight wind turbines, a 60-hectare solar farm and battery storage within a substation compound.

Auchinoon Energy Park£100.0m–£200.0m of workSubmitted 19 Aug 2026Updated 2 months agoECU00006339
GroundworkerElectrical Contractor (Commercial)Solar Installer
Energy Consents UnitDevelopmentConsultation

Add an extra wire to an existing overhead electricity line to upgrade its power supply.

Third Farm, Lockerbie DG11 1TN- Network Single Phase to Three Phase Upgrade£30k–£75k of workSubmitted 18 Aug 2026Updated 2 months agoECU00006462
Electrical Contractor (Commercial)
Energy Consents UnitDevelopmentConsented

Build a short overhead power line with new poles to increase electricity capacity for ferry chargers at Colintraive.

New 33kV tee off, The Ferry Terminal Colintraive£100k–£250k of workSubmitted 14 Aug 2026Updated 2 months agoECU00006460
GroundworkerElectrical Contractor (Commercial)
Energy Consents UnitDevelopmentApplication

Install two wooden poles, a transformer and 37 metres of overhead electricity line, with underground cables connecting a battery storage site.

Patrickston Solar Farm, Kippen£45k–£100k of workSubmitted 4 Aug 2026Updated 3 months agoECU00006455
GroundworkerElectrical Contractor (Commercial)
Energy Consents UnitDevelopmentApplication

Install two wooden poles, a transformer and 18 metres of overhead electricity line, with underground cables supplying a telecommunications mast.

New telecoms mast site connection at Land E of Allt Lebhain, Stirling£40k–£90k of workSubmitted 31 Jul 2026Updated 3 months agoECU00006452
GroundworkerElectrical Contractor (Commercial)
Energy Consents UnitDevelopmentConsultation

Rebuild 260 metres of overhead electricity line south of Coldstream, covering five poles and six supporting wires in Scotland.

SP11111 Coldstream Rebuild£60k–£140k of workSubmitted 29 Jul 2026Updated 3 months agoECU00006450
GroundworkerElectrical Contractor (Commercial)
Energy Consents UnitScreeningConsultation

Replace the electricity pole where the Cour Cottages overhead connection branches from the main line.

Cour Cottages 33kv Spur Deviation£15k–£35k of workSubmitted 27 Jul 2026Updated 3 months agoECU00006449
GroundworkerElectrical Contractor (Commercial)
Energy Consents UnitScreeningPre Application

The Project comprises of the construction of a new 33kV overhead line to provide both a new supply & export of electricity to a new solar facility at Glenkiln Farm. The new 33kV…

new 33kV tee off Glenkiln Farm, Isle of ArranSubmitted 27 Jul 2026Updated 3 months agoECU00006370
Energy Consents UnitScreeningComplete

Install 1.3 kilometres of overhead electricity line on 17 wooden poles, continuing underground to a new transmission substation.

Transmission DNO connection An Suidhe Substation£180k–£400k of workSubmitted 21 Jul 2026Updated 3 months agoECU00006448
GroundworkerElectrical Contractor (Commercial)
Energy Consents UnitScopingPre Application Complete

Repowering of the existing Whitelee Windfarm through the decommissioning and removal of the operational wind turbines and the installation of approximately 124 replacement wind…

Whitelee Windfarm RepoweringSubmitted 17 Jul 2026Updated 3 months agoECU00006441
Energy Consents UnitDevelopmentConsultation

Install a short overhead electricity connection using one new single pole and two double poles near Onich.

Mast site at Tom Lain, Coir Na Coille, Onich, Fort William - 33kV Overhead Line£60k–£140k of workSubmitted 10 Jul 2026Updated 3 months agoECU00006444
GroundworkerElectrical Contractor (Commercial)