Scottish Government - Energy Consents Unit

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Case Type:

Development

Project Type:

Hydro Renewable (Generating station of >500 MW Capacity)

Project Name:

Cruachan Expansion

Status:

Consented

ECU Reference:

ECU00004492

Planning Authority:

Argyll and Bute Council

Agent:

Lynsey Fraser
Lynsey Fraser
lynsey.fraser@stantec.com

Applicant:

Steve Marshall
Drax Cruachan Expansion Ltd.
Steve.Marshall@Drax.com

Applicants Case Reference Number:

ECU00003298

Application Description:

Application for consent under Section 36 of the Electricity Act 1989 (the Electricity Act) and deemed planning permission under Section 57(2) of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 (the Planning Act), to construct and operate a new underground pumped storage hydro (PSH) power station and associated infrastructure adjacent to the existing Cruachan 1 facility, Dalmally, PA33 1AN

Application Received Date:

12 May 2022

Application Detemined Date:

21 Jul 2023

Application Outcome:

Consented

Max Total MW Of Development Applied For:

600

Type:

Pumped storage