The spreadsheets below show the S36 scoping schemes and S36 live applications which were available on the ECU website on 1st October 2023. They are listed alphabetically. I have omitted some which are very old and any applications to extend the operational life of consented schemes There’s no doubt some Read more
Rushing through wind farm plans IT has been announced that the Scottish Government is cutting the planning process for onshore wind farms to 12 months. It’s a surprise move since most of the existing applications can’t get a grid connection for several years. Why the rush? With National Planning Read more
The body tasked with protecting Scotland’s environment has had its funding slashed by more than a quarter in real terms since 2010, prompting accusations it is not a “priority” for the Scottish Government. The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) is responsible for keeping Scotland’s environment “safe, healthy and sustainable” and Read more