Comment on a planning application

In Scotland, certain applications in relation to energy infrastructure are made to the Scottish Ministers for determination.

These cases are administered by the Energy Consents Unit. The following applications are considered by the Scottish Ministers:

• Applications for consent for the construction, extension and operation of electricity generating stations with capacity in excess of 50 megawatts (applications below this threshold are made to the relevant local planning authority);
• Applications for the installation of certain overhead electric lines and associated infrastructure;
• Applications for necessary wayleaves to confer rights over land to install electric lines;
• Compulsory purchase orders promoted under the Electricity Act 1989;
• Applications for consent for large gas and oil pipelines.

Any representations to the application may be submitted to Scottish Ministers via the Scottish Government Energy Consents Unit (ECU) identifying the proposal and specifying the grounds for representation.

Submit a comment via the Energy Consents Unit website

Submit a comment by email

or by post to:

Scottish Government Energy Consents Unit

Floor 4

5 Atlantic Quay

150 Broomielaw

Glasgow

G2 8LU

Please note that there may be a delay in the Scottish Government receiving representations by post.

Use of the ECU portal website to make representations is preferable.

Detailed guidance on how to submit representations via the ECU portal is available at the following link: Scottish Government - Energy Consents Unit - Help

Written or emailed representations should be dated, clearly stating the name (in block capitals) and full postal address of those making representations. Emailed representations should also include the full return email address of those making representations. Only representations sent by email to representations@gov.scot will receive acknowledgement.

Representations are published on the portal as soon as reasonably practicable after they are received.