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October 2007 Consultation Documents
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The consultation document is available as a PDF download.
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The leaflet "Erskine Substation to Devol Moor Substation - 132kV Overhead Line" is available as a PDF download.
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Update 2: New 132kV Overhead Line Connection from Llandinam Wind Farm to Welshpool Substation
Supplementary Environmental Information (SEI) was published in December 2010 which provides further information to the Environmental Statement submitted in December 2009. This SEI report included reference to two proposed minor changes to the corridor route at Forden and Bryn Picca. Scottish Power Energy Networks is also now advertising the proposed changes as a variation to the application submitted to the Department of Energy and Climate Change under Section 37 of the Electricity Act 1989. The proposed minor changes are shown on the attached plans.
- Amended Section: Forden (1.45MB pdf)
- Amended Section: Bryn (1.25MB pdf)
The enclosed notice (linked below) which is advertised in the County Times on 8th and 15th July editions, explains where comments should be sent to and by when.
- County Times Advert July 2011 (79kb pdf)
Updated: New 132kV Overhead Line Connection from Llandinam Wind Farm to Welshpool Substation
The closing date for comments to the Section 37 application closed in Mid February and including some additional late comments, in all around 60 letters were sent to SPEN, Powys Council and the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC). SPEN has now reviewed the comments and prepared a consultation feedback report. Copies have been sent out to the key community and local groups which made comments on behalf of local people and additional copies are available from SPEN’s Prenton offices – Environmental Planning, 3 Prenton Way, Merseyside, CH43 3ET, or by e-mailing llandinam@scottishpower.com.
The feedback provides a response to most of the issues raised and identifies a few key issues which SPEN need to consider further. The key issues include the concern that the scheme is being progressed ahead of other schemes which are part of a coordinated approach for what is known as the ‘Mid Wales Grid Connection Schemes’. The report mentions that SPEN is looking to discuss the key issues with both the wind farm developer as well as Powys Council and Countryside Council for Wales.
- Click here to view the feedback report (4MB pdf)
New 132kV Overhead Line Connection from Llandinam Wind Farm to Welshpool Substation
A Section 37 application is being made
(a) For consent under Section 37 of the Electricity Act 1989 to install and keep installed an electric line above ground;
(b) For a direction under Section 90(2) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 that planning permission for the proposed development be deemed to be granted;
The proposed development is for the placing of a 132kV single circuit wood pole overhead line, originating at a point within the new Llandinam Wind Farm Substation which is being built as part of the proposed upgrade to the existing Llandinam Wind Farm. The proposed 132kV overhead line will generally run eastwards for approximately 35 km through the Mochdre, Kerry, Llandyssil, Montgomery, Forden, Trewern and Welshpool Community Council areas, terminating at the existing Welshpool Substation. The overhead line routes will be erected along the routes shown on the application plans (drawing nos. SP4068602) or within 50m either side thereof. Details of the pole supports are illustrated in the Environmental Statement.
Particulars of any representations or objections, which have been made to the applicant in pre-application consultations include the following
- The landscape and visual effects of the new line, including on public rights of way
- Consider landscape impact of construction vehicles and those required during routine maintenance
- Need to avoid impacts on birds and pollution from vehicle leaks during construction and maintenance
- Visual impact on setting of archaeological sites
- Need reference to a construction method statement
Supplementary Environmental Information
Further to the application submitted in December 2009, following amendments to the route corridor and in providing additional information in response to comments made to the application as submitted in 2009, a Supplementary Environmental Information report has been prepared. This is being published on 10 December 2010. A copy of the report is included below. Comments on the information provided are invited up to 11th February 2011.
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Supplementary Environmental Information Report
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Please consider the proposals and respond as directed in the information provided in the Non-Technical Statement.
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The Environmental Statement, Ecology Report, and non-Technical Summary are available as pdf downloads.
The appendices are available on a CD-ROM. To request one, please send your contact details to encommunications@spenergynetworks.com |
11kV Overhead Line Rebuild from Cronberry to Boghead
A Section 37 application is being made:
(a) For consent under Section 37 of the Electricity Act 1989 to install and keep installed an electric line above ground;
(b) For a direction under Section 57(2) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1997 that planning permission for the proposed development be deemed to be granted;
The proposed development is for the rebuild of an existing 11kV single circuit wood pole overhead line, originating at Cronberry Primary Substation and running approximately 7.5km to a point near Common Farm. The proposed 11kV overhead line will be built on the route of the original line and is required to provide a secure backfeed for the electricity network in order to meet the company’s statutory duties in providing reliable electricity supplies. Details of the route of the overhead line and associated pole supports are illustrated in the non-technical summary and Environmental Statement below.
Please consider the proposals and respond as directed in the information provided in the Non Technical Summary.
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The Environmental Statement and non-Technical Summary are available as pdf downloads.
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Andershaw Windfarm to Coalburn Substation 132kV Transmission Line
In South Lanarkshire a planning application is being progressed for Andershaw windfarm, approximately 4km south of Douglas. The windfarm is to be connected to the electricity network via the Coalburn substation. SP Transmission has identified that the connection is best achieved through the development of a new single circuit 132kV overhead line utilising wood pole structures. Consultation on the overhead line route was carried out in 2008 and SP Transmission is now looking to submit an application to the Scottish Ministers for consent to construct the line. An Environmental Statement will accompany the application. This document can be viewed below.
A copy of the Environmental Statement can be downloaded here. Details for comments and queries can be found in the Non-Technical Summary.
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Harelaw Windfarm Grid Connection
SP Transmission Ltd (SPT) has a licence obligation to provide renewable energy developments within its network area with a connection to the electricity network. SP Energy Networks (on behalf of SPT) is currently seeking public opinion on proposals for a new 132kV heavy duty wood pole line between the proposed Harelaw Windfarm substation (4km south of Neilston) and a point with an existing overhead line to the south-east of the village of Neilston.
A Routeing Document has been produced in order to draw comment from statutory consultees, stakeholders and the general public. A copy of the document can be downloaded here. Following a review of the consultation responses, a route for the overhead line will be confirmed and a full Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) will be undertaken. The overhead line will be subject to a separate Section 37 consent and deemed planning consent from the Scottish Ministers.The Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) will accompany the application for consent.
All comments should be received by 23rd March 2009.
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The Routeing Study and Scoping Request is available as a pdf
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132kV Overhead Line Between Legacy and Oswestry - Consultation
SP Energy Networks, on behalf of SP Manweb has completed a public consultation exercise on proposals for a new 132kV overhead wood pole line between Legacy Substation, Wrexham and Oswestry Substation. The new overhead line will secure power supplies to homes and businesses in Wales and Shropshire.
Application for consent for the overhead line has been submitted to the Department of Energy and Climate Change under section 37 of the Electricity Act 1989 (as amended) and is accompanied by the Environmental Statement attached below. A statutory consultation is underway and contact details, should you wish to comment on the proposals, can be found in the Non Technical Summary attached below.
Copies of all documents can be downloaded here.
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The Environmental Statement (vol 1) is available as a PDF download.
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The Environmental Statement (vol 2) is available as a PDF download. As this document is somewhat large, we have split it into four parts for easier downloading: |
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The Non-Technical Summary document is available as a PDF download.
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The Report on Consultation document is available as a PDF download.
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The original consultation document is also available as a PDF download.
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Earlshaugh Windfarm Grid Connection - Consultation
SP Energy Networks, through its subsidiary SP Transmission Ltd (SPT) proposes to construct a new 132kV overhead line in the Scottish Borders, and Dumfries and Galloway. The proposed development is needed to allow a connection to the electricity network for the proposed windfarm at Earlshaugh.
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The consultation document is available as a PDF download.
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Proposed 400/132kV Substation to be located at Bearholm, approximately 3.5km south of Moffat
SP Transmission Ltd (SPT), is proposing to build a new grid supply substation near Moffat, in Dumfries and Galloway. The substation is needed to facilitate a connection to the existing electricity grid network for the proposed windfarm at nearby Harestanes (Forest of Ae). As well as the new substation, the project will require a short deviation of the existing cross border overhead line, the installation of 16km of underground cable linking the windfarm to the substation and a compensatory flood storage area. The compensatory storage area is located to the north of the substation adjacent to the Evan Water.
Applications for consent of the development have been submitted to the Scottish Ministers under section 37 of the Electricity Act 1989 (as amended) for the proposed overhead line deviation, and to Dumfries and Galloway Council under the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 for the proposed substation. Both applications were accompanied by the ES attached below. Following statutory consultation, as part of the planning process, further detailed work was required to address flood risk issues for the proposed substation, surrounding land and property. Attached, along with the ES is an Addendum that was prepared and will be submitted as an amendment to the planning application for the substation.
Copies of both documents can be downloaded here. Details for comments and queries can be found in the documents.
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The environmental statement is available as a PDF download.
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Environment Statement Addendum Compensatory Storage Area document
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