1,000 New Homes for the north of Scotland
Our Housing Strategy aims to overcome rural housing challenges while supporting the decarbonisation of the UK's energy supply.
The strategy directly impacts local communities, supports sustainable development, and ensures the success of critical infrastructure projects essential for the UK's transition to renewable energy. By addressing housing challenges in rural areas, we will contribute to the region’s economic growth, improve living conditions, and leave a lasting, positive legacy for the communities involved.
Our Housing Solution
The decarbonisation of the UK energy supply demands an unprecedented scale of infrastructure projects in rural Scotland.
We must overcome the dual challenge of providing housing for a massive workforce - peaking at 5,000 workers by 2027 - and supporting local communities amid a rural housing crisis. Without a strategic plan, this could worsen existing housing shortages and strain local resources.
But why does this matter?
In Scotland, there are currently communities already experiencing housing shortages, which in turn is affecting both affordability and access to housing.
There is a great influx of transient work, which if unmanaged can disrupt local economies and create tension.
The timely delivery of critical transmission infrastructure across the Scottish network is at risk without adequate accommodation. We want to ensure that our colleagues who are working directly on the network can do so safely and efficiently.
Join Us in Making a Difference
Your input and support can shape the future of housing in Scotland. Here’s how you can help:
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Learn More
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Give Feedback
Share your thoughts to help refine and enhance our approach at one of our upcoming public engagement events.
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Collaborate with Us
If you have ideas or opportunities for worker housing or community projects, get in touch.
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Latest News
Check out our latest news on the Housing Strategy
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Close to 100 new homes for Lewis as SSEN Transmission provides funding for new housing development in Stornoway
Leaving a lasting legacy
We are helping to deliver nearly 100 new homes for the Western Isles as part of our proposed Lewis Hub project, after committing multi-million-pound funding that will unlock a new housing development near Stornoway Airport. -
47 new homes for Brechin as SSEN Transmission provides funding for new housing development
Leaving a lasting legacy
We are helping to deliver 47 new homes in Brechin as part of our proposed Kintore to Tealing 400kV overhead line project, after providing a multi-million-pound funding boost that will support a new housing development in the Angus-based town.
We are going to use this investment to leave a lasting legacy for the communities that we are serving, the communities that are part of this big change, and also for the workers who will be coming to deliver the infrastructure.
Together, we will create housing solutions that build stronger, sustainable communities.
Visit SSEN Transmission Housing Strategy or contact us to find out more.