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We have an obligation to build necessary additional capacity into our network and refurbish, or replace, aging and inefficient parts of the network to maintain a coordinated and economic system for electrical transmission and distribution. We also have a legal requirement to offer customers connections on to the electrical network for developments such as windfarms.
We do however attach great importance on the effect our works may have on the environment and aim to contain and reduce the impact of our activities.
From the very early development of our works we engage in environmental and technical consultations with a wide variety of stakeholders such as landowners, occupiers, Local Authorities, SEPA/Environment Agency, SNH/Natural England/CCW, Historic Scotland/English Heritage/Cadw and other organisations. We listen to the views of all interested parties prior to seeking formal consent. Indeed once consent has been granted we continue our liaison keeping affected parties informed throughout our activities.
By considering broad social and environmental issues in our daily decision-making we are more likely to achieve our goals. Delivering through this approach ensures we bring benefits to customers, employees, communities and the environment.
Details of current consultations and environmental impact assessments are detailed below:
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.
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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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
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.
- Non Technical Summary (NTS)
- As this document is somewhat large, we have split it into two parts for easier downloading:
- Environmental Statement (ES)
As this document is somewhat large, we have split it into three parts for easier downloading:
The appendices are available on a CD-ROM. To request one, please send your contact details to encommunications@spenergynetworks.com |
132kV Overhead Line Connection from Tirgwynt Wind Farm to New Pont y Sarn Electrical Substation
The documents below provide a summary of the Environmental Statement which has been prepared ion support of two applications for consent for the development of a grid connection for the proposed Tirgwynt wind farm.
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The Environmental Statement, Technical Appendix and non-Technical Summaries 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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The Environmental Statement and non-Technical Summary are available as pdf downloads.
- Non Technical Summary (NTS) (4.5MB)
- Environmental Statement (ES)
As this document is somewhat large, we have split it into six parts for easier downloading:
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Blackcraig and Margree Consultation
ScottishPower Transmission Ltd (SPT) is currently seeking public opinion on proposals to construct a 132kV overhead transmission line between the proposed Blackcraig and Margree windfarms (seven kilometres east of St Johns Town of Dalry) in Dumfries and Galloway to the proposed Meiklehill substation (four kilometres north east of Dalmellington) in East Ayrshire.
A Consultation 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 22nd May 2009.
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The consultation document and associated leaflet are available as pdf downloads.
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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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Arecleoch wind farm Renewables Connection - Consultation
SP Transmission Ltd (SPT) has a licence obligation to provide renewable energy developments with a connection to the electricity network and in line with this is proposing to construct a new 132kV wood pole line between the proposed Arecleoch wind farm and a new substation at the proposed Mark Hill wind farm.
Application for consent for the overhead line has been submitted to the Scottish Ministers 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 consultation documents are available to download in pdf format
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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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Ewe Hill and Newfield Renewables Connections - Consultation
SP Transmission Ltd (SPT) have a licence obligation to provide renewable energy developments within its network area with a connection to the electricity network. SP EnergyNetworks (on behalf of SPT) is currently seeking public opinion on proposals for a new 132kV steel lattice tower line between the existing Gretna Substation and the proposed Ewe Hill wind farm substation, with a subsequent connection to the proposed Newfield wind farm substation.
Following a review of the consultation responses, a ‘proposed’ route for each overhead line will be confirmed and a full Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) will be undertaken. Each transmission line (Gretna to Ewe Hill and Ewe Hill to Newfield) 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 applications for consent.
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Ewe Hill and Newfield Renewables Connections - 2nd Consultation August 2009.
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These documents relate to the consultation on the original tower line proposals which have now been superseded by the August 2009 consultation, (see above).
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Ewe Hill and Newfield Renewables Connections - 1st Consultation May 2007.
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The leaflet "Gretna Substation to Ewe Hill and Newfield Windfarms 132kV Transmission Line" is available as a PDF download.
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132kV Overhead Line Replacement between Erskine and Devol Moor Substations - Consultation
SP Transmission Ltd (SPT) is proposing to upgrade and replace the existing 132kV overhead line between Erskine and Devol Moor Substations. It is proposed to upgrade the existing single circuit 132kV overhead line with a double circuit 132kV overhead line in order to provide security of supply to the existing developed areas of Greenock, Erskine and Paisley.
Following a review of the consultation responses, a proposed route for the overhead line will be confirmed and a full Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) will be undertaken. The line will be subject to a Section 37 consent and deemed planning consent from the Scottish Ministers and the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) will accompany the application for consent.
A copy of the Consultation Document and leaflet can be downloaded here. Details for comments and queries can be found in the leaflet.
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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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