Overview
Planning Application
Following the second pre application consultation feedback events that were hosted in June at several locations within Angus, Perth and Kinross and Fife we can confirm that we have now submitted our S37 consent application to the Scottish Ministers at the Energy Consents Unit (ECU).
The Tealing – Westfield OHL upgrade is part of a wider upgrade to the transmission network in the north of Scotland, helping deliver high voltage, clean renewable power for connection to homes and businesses across the UK – helping meet national net zero and energy security ambitions.
Under Section 37 of the Electricity Act 1989 we have applied to Scottish Ministers for consent to upgrade approximately 37km of existing 275kV OHL between Tower 182 (west of Tealing substation) and the licence boundary with Scottish Power Energy Networks (SPEN) OHL network, to enable operation at 400kV.
Should you wish to view our application in full and submit formal comment to the Scottish Ministers it is available to be viewed via the ECU’s application portal, using reference ECU00005168. Any representations in respect of the application may be submitted by email to the Scottish Government via representations@gov.scot; or by post to the Scottish Government, Energy Consents Unit, 4th Floor, 5 Atlantic Quay, 150 Broomielaw, Glasgow, G2 8LU, identifying the proposal and specifying the grounds for representation.
All the documentation submitted as part of the application can also be viewed and downloaded via the documents section of this webpage.
We would like to thank those who provided feedback as part of our pre-application consultation events, which have been key in helping us shape our proposals and we now look forward to working with the Scottish Government and other key stakeholders as part of the consenting process.
About the Project
In order to support the continued growth in onshore and offshore renewables across the north of Scotland, supporting the country's drive towards Net Zero, investment in network infrastructure is needed to connect this renewable power and transport it from source to areas of demand across the country.
To support the increased capacity from the proposed Kintore to Tealing 400kV connection, the export routes to areas of demand must be upgraded to 400kV. This means the existing Alyth – Tealing and Tealing – Westfield overhead lines, which currently operate at 275kV, need to be upgraded to operate at 400kV.
This is part of the East Coast 400kV projects, a scheme consisting of several onshore reinforcement projects on the east coast of Scotland.
Find out more About Kintore to Tealing 400kV Connection
This video outlines how the project contributes to our role in delivering Net Zero.
Pathway to 2030
The Pathway to 2030, published by National Grid ESO, the electricity system operator for Great Britain, sets the blueprint for the electricity transmission network infrastructure required to enable the forecasted growth in renewable electricity across Great Britain.
The projects identified within the Pathway to 2030 are critical to delivering the UK and Scottish Government’s offshore wind targets. To deliver these targets, we are investing over £20bn to upgrade the network infrastructure across the north of Scotland as the region plays a leading role in the clean energy transition.
As part of this investment, there is a requirement for the Tealing - Westfield Overhead Line 400kV Upgrade Project.
Stakeholder Engagement
Public consultations took place in May 2023 as well as March and June 2024 to inform the community on progress to date with the East Coast 400kV Projects. We sought feedback from local communities and all interested parties on all the projects that make up the scheme.
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In the video below, Senior Project Manager Calum Grant describes the approach we are taking to develop our proposals and the opportunities that are available for stakeholders to feed into the design process.
The East Coast 400kV Projects
The East Coast 400kV Projects are a scheme consisting of several onshore reinforcement projects on the east coast of Scotland, comprising new and upgrade of existing infrastructure. The majority of the infrastructure projects are within our operational area in the north of Scotland.
To provide the full 400kV capability that the scheme intends to deliver, there are several projects that contribute to the full scheme:
- An extension to Kintore 400kV substation (currently under construction)
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A new 400kV substation within the vicinity of the existing Fetteresso substation
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A new 400kV substation within the vicinity of the existing Tealing substation
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A new 400kV connection between Kintore and Tealing
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An upgrade to the existing Alyth - Tealing 275kV overhead line
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An upgrade to the existing Tealing - Westfield 275kV overhead line (to the Scottish Power Transmission operational border)
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Connection of the upgraded Alyth - Tealing and Tealing - Westfield overhead lines into the proposed Tealing substation
Find out more about Kintore 400kV substation
Find out more about Hurlie 400kV substation
Find out more about Emmock 400kV substation
How we’re embracing artificial intelligence (AI)
We intend to use AI to assist our experienced teams in the analysis of your feedback, so we can categorise key points raised more quickly. You can learn more about how we’re utilising AI on this dedicated web page.
Project Updates
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Planning Application
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Documents
Planning Application - Covering Letter
Planning Application - EIA Report Volume 1: Non Technical Summary
Planning Application - EIA Report Volume 2: Main Report
Planning Application - EIA Report Volume 3: Figures and Visualisations
Planning Application - EIA Report Volume 4: Appendices
Planning Application - Pre Application Consultation (PAC) Report
Planning Application - Planning Statement
Planning Application - Socio Economic Assessment
Planning Application - EMF Study
Planning Application - Public Notice
June 2024 public consultation documents
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June 2024 public consultation event booklet
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- 20 May 2024
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- 4.3 MB
This document provides information to our stakeholders about the project and was provided during our consultation in June 2024.
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June 2024 Consultation Times
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- 20 May 2024
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- 121 KB
This document provides information to our stakeholders about our consultation events in June 2024.
March 2024 public consultation documents
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Re-conductoring location map
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- 19 February 2024
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These maps provide information to our stakeholders about the location of the project.
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March 2024 re-conductoring public consultation booklet
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- 19 February 2024
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- 2.6 MB
This document provides information to our stakeholders about the project and was provided during our consultation in March 2024.
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March 2024 public consultation times
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- 19 February 2024
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This document provides information to our stakeholders about our consultation events in March 2024.
Pathway to 2030 Projects - Additional Information
May 2023 public consultation documents
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East Coast 400kV Phase 2 Initial consultation feedback response June 2023
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- 13 June 2023
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May 2023 public consultation information booklet
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- 19 April 2023
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- 19.4 MB
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Route sections A-F constraint maps
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- 19 April 2023
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Corridor options
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- 18 April 2023
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Fiddes substation site selection
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- 18 April 2023
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Preferred corridor
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- 18 April 2023
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Preferred route
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- 18 April 2023
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- 5.3 MB
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Route options
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- 18 April 2023
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Route options section A
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- 18 April 2023
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- 4.4 MB
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Route options section B
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- 18 April 2023
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- 5.8 MB
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Route options section C
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- 18 April 2023
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- 6 MB
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Route options section D
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- 18 April 2023
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- 4.5 MB
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Route options section E
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- 18 April 2023
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- 6.1 MB
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Route options section F
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- 18 April 2023
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- 6.3 MB
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Tealing substation site selection
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- 18 April 2023
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- 4.4 MB
Project documents
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Delivering a positive environmental legacy
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- 28 April 2023
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2023 Public Consultation Times
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- 06 April 2023
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- 147.2 KB
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Grantors Charter
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- 15 March 2023
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East Coast 400kV Phase 2 Information Booklet
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- 13 December 2022
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- 4.4 MB
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