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Electricity Act 1989. Pre-application consultation and engagement guidance for electricity transmission line projects which require Environmental Impact Assessment
Publication Year
2025
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Provides pre-application consultation and engagement guidance to be followed by transmission operators when working with overline projects in Scotland requiring a section 37 consent and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). Covers: pre-application consultation with communities and stakeholders; planning and design stage 1: route assessment to identify proposed route; planning and design stage 2: design and development including EIA studies on the proposed alignment; guidance on notifications and pre-application consultation reporting; other guidance and application submission.
Document History
Document type: publication - advice and guidance. First published: 7 May 2025.
ISBN
9781836915874
Publisher Information
Scottish Government
The Scottish Government is the devolved government for Scotland. It is responsible for most of the issues of day-to-day concern to the people of Scotland, including health, education, justice, rural affairs, and transport. Previously known as the Scottish Executive.
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