Two Section 37 applications have been lodged with the Scottish Government for the following development.
Consent under Section 37 of the Electricity Act 1989 and direction under Section 57(2) of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 that planning permission be deemed to be granted to install and keep installed a new 400kV, overhead line between existing tower ZN90 and Neilston substation, including one new 44.3m high steel tower (ZN091B) with ancillary hardstandings for cable pulling positions, drainage and temporary access tracks located within the Planning Authority area of Renfrewshire Council.
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Consent under Section 37 of the Electricity Act 1989 and direction under Section 57(2) of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 that planning permission be deemed to be granted to install and keep installed a 400kV overhead line between tower ZN90 and Neilston substation, via existing tower XB098 with ancillary hardstandings for cable pulling positions, drainage and temporary access tracks located within the Planning Authority area of Renfrewshire Council.
The location of the proposed development is shown on the plans below. SP Energy Networks, as the transmission license holder in southern Scotland, will obtain any necessary consents and land rights to install and operate the connection.
In terms of its licence for the transmission of electricity, SP Energy Networks is obliged by law to develop and maintain an efficient, co-ordinated and economic system of electricity transmission and to facilitate competition in the supply and generation of electricity.
SP Energy Networks is also responsible for developing the transmission system and connecting new demand and generation to the grid network in accordance with the GB Security and Quality of Supply Standards. The Environmental Appraisal provides information to support an application for consent under section 37 of the Electricity Act 1989, and deemed consent under section 57(2) of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997, as amended, for the OHL section of the proposed development.
In addition, environmental information is also provided in order to meet the applicant’s obligations to preserve amenity and mitigate environmental effects under Schedule 9 of the Electricity Act 1989.
The two S.37 applications have been submitted to the Energy Consents Unit at the Scottish Government in November 2019 for a decision. Any comments you may have can be sent directly to the Energy Consents Unit, who will also be undertaking formal consultation for this application. The Energy Consents Unit can be contacted at the following address:
Energy Consents Unit
5 Atlantic Quay
150 Broomielaw
Glasgow
G2 8LU
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Contact Information
Should you require any further information on this project please make contact via the following phone number or email address:
Telephone – 07753 624 975
Email – btinney@spenergynetworks.co.uk