Kennoxhead Wind Farm Grid Connection

SP Energy Networks are proposing the construction of a new 132kV wood pole overhead line in South Lanarkshire, between the proposed Kennoxhead Wind Farm and the existing Coalburn substation. The proposed development is needed to connect the consented Wind Farm to the electricity transmission network.

Public Information Event

We are undertaking public information events to provide the public with an update on the progress of proposed overhead line. Events will be held online on the dates and times below:

20 June 2022: 3–4pm

21 June 2022: 6.30–7.30pm

22 June 2022: 3–4pm

Visit: www.spenkennoxhead.co.uk/publicsession

A Report on Consultation carried out is available below:

Kennoxhead Report on Consultation

Our GDPR Statement is available here

Should you have any enquiries or comments, please contact us at Kennoxheadgc@spenergynetworks.co.uk or by writing to:

Kennoxhead Grid Connection Project
Land and Planning Team
SP Energy Networks
55 Fullarton Drive
Glasgow
G32 8FA

Environmental Impact Assessment

On the 5th March 2021, the Scottish Government Energy Consents Unit (ECU) issued their Scoping Opinion, following a period of consultation. The consultation allowed the ECU to obtain advice from each consultee on environmental matters within their remit, to inform the opinion.

The opinion confirms that the Scottish Ministers are satisfied with the scope of Environmental Impact Assessment as set out within the Kennoxhead WF Grid Connection Scoping Report submitted (available below).

The Environmental Impact Assessment is subsequently being progressed having regard to the content of the Scoping Opinion, with the intention to submit an application for Section 37 Consent to the Scottish Ministers later in 2021.

When an application is submitted, there will be a further opportunity for those who wish to make representations to do so to the ECU as part of their consultation process. For any questions regarding the project in advance of that time, please contact us at Kennoxheadgc@spenergynetworks.co.uk

Scoping Stage

Environmental Impact Assessment - Scoping Stage

The consultation period closed on 15^th March 2020 and a review of the consultation responses was undertaken. No changes to the preferred route were deemed necessary and, as such, the preferred route which was consulted on will be taken forward to the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) stage as the ‘Proposed Route’.

The first phase of the EIA stage is Scoping. The objective of Scoping is to ensure the assessment process focuses on the likely significant effects associated with a project. Scoping also provides an opportunity for consultees to comment on the proposed methodologies for the EIA, identify sources of baseline information and raise any specific issues requiring assessment.

A request for a Scoping Opinion under Regulation 12 of the Electricity Works (Environmental Impact Assessment)(Scotland) Regulations 2017 has been submitted to the Scottish Government Energy Consent Unit.

The Scoping Report can be viewed below:

Kennoxhead WF Grid Connection Scoping Report

The Energy Consents Unit will consult with relevant stakeholders and provide a Scoping Opinion. An assessment will subsequently then be carried out on the proposed overhead line development, based on that opinion and will accompany the subsequent application for consent.

Routeing Stage

The project commences with the routeing consultation stage, before progressing to Environmental Impact Assessment and subsequent application for consent.

During this consultation stage we are seeking views on the route selection process we have so far undertaken and the preferred route that has been arrived at.

Our consultation period runs from 1^st February 2020 – 15^th March 2020. During the consultation period, consultation materials will be available to download from this webpage with hard copies also available locally.

We run a series of public exhibitions in the local area where there will be an opportunity to meet the project team, learn more about the proposal and provide your feedback. Details of exhibitions are below:

Location	Date	Time
Coalburn One Stop Shop 42 Coalburn Road Coalburn South Lanarkshire ML11 0LH	Wednesday 5th February	1pm – 8pm
Douglas St Brides Hall Braehead Douglas Lanark ML11 0QW	Thursday 6th February	1pm – 8pm

The Routeing Consultation Report and Consultation Report Figures provides full details of the proposal. During the Consultation period, a hard copy will also be made available at Coalburn One Stop Shop and St Bride’s Hall, Douglas along with consultation leaflets to provide the local community with alternative access to the information. Please see links below. A copy of these documents will also be provided to South Lanarkshire Council Planning Department.

The eventual route proposed for the connection will take into account views expressed during this consultation stage and we encourage the local community to attend.