Priority applications for transmission infrastructure guidance: section 37 of the Electricity Act 1989

11. Information

ECU Contact

A range of publicly available documents for the ECU including information on using the ECU portal as well as useful links to other information are available at the following link: Scottish Government - Energy Consents Unit - Help.

For any specific queries not addressed on the ECU portal or in this guidance, please contact Econsents_Admin@gov.scot for advice.

DPEA Contact

A range of publicly available documents for the DPEA including information on using the appeals process as well as useful links to other information are available at the following link: Scottish Government - Planning and Environmental Appeals Division (DPEA) (scotland.gov.uk)

For any specific queries not addressed on the DPEA website or in this guidance, please contact DPEA@gov.scot for advice.

Other Legislative Requirements

Other legislative regimes may apply to applications under section 37 of the Electricity Act, including the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017. Further information on habitats regulations appraisal in Scotland is available at: The Habitats Directive and Habitats Regulations | NatureScot

Proposed developments may also require licences, such as those under the Controlled Activities Regulations and wildlife legislation. The Applicant should familiarise itself with any other consenting regimes that may apply to the proposed development.