Case Studies | General
This leaflet contains a summary of the studies Scottish Power Transmission undertook to conform to the visual mitigation condition in their consent. It contains useful information about options, including the relative cost of underground cables vs. pylons.
Based on the Beauly-Denny development this report recommends a need for increased engagement with local communities at an earlier stage of planning and trust between communities, developers and government.
Beauly-Denny project page with videos showing construction impact of similar sized pylons to those proposed around Strathpeffer and Contin.
"It’s been 15 years since the start of a public inquiry into the Beauly-Denny power line – and it’s still dividing opinion" Feb. 2022
The project is making use of a £465m provision by Ofgem to carry out work that reduced the impact of existing transmission lines in English and Welsh Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs) and National Parks.
BBC News 'Power line to be buried to avoid spoiling Cuillin views'
Government's Energy Consents Unit - good practice
This documents outlines the consent process and consultation good practice as set out by the Scottish Government
Ofgem's decision paper on accelerating onshore electricity transmission
investment to meet 2030 target
Undergrounding high voltage electricity transmission lines
The technical issues
