In Scotland, certain applications in relation to energy infrastructure are made to the Scottish Ministers for determination.
These cases are administered by the Energy Consents Unit. The following applications are considered by the Scottish Ministers:
Applications for consent for the construction, extension and operation of electricity generating stations with capacity in excess of 50 megawatts (applications below this threshold are made to the relevant local planning authority);
Applications for the installation of certain overhead electric lines and associated infrastructure;
Applications for necessary wayleaves to confer rights over land to install electric lines;
Compulsory purchase orders promoted under the Electricity Act 1989;
Applications for consent for large gas and oil pipelines.
Important notice about submitting representations
Please note that representations@gov.scot can no longer be used to submit public representations for cases where the public consultation opened on or after 16 January 2026.
For these cases, representations must be submitted via the portal - account registration is not required.
Exceptions – cases that can still accept email representations
Representations can still be submitted by email for the following live consultations:
Forestmill Pipeline Diversion – ECU00006259
Deadline: 14 February 2026
Closed consultations
Correspondence received at representations@gov.scot relating to applications where the public consultation opened before 16 January 2026 and is now closed will be handled administratively and processed as appropriate
Alternatively, representations can be sent by post to:
Energy Consents Unit
5 Atlantic Quay
150 Broomielaw
Glasgow
G2 8LU
Such applications cover new developments as well as modifications to existing developments. Applications below these thresholds are made to the relevant local planning authority. Applications for marine energy (e.g. wave, tidal and offshore wind) are made to Marine Scotland.
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