The existing transmission network for Argyll was originally designed to serve a rural area with low demand for electricity. Requests from renewable generation developers to connect to the network in this area exceed the current capacity of the existing transmission network, meaning a new transmission circuit is required to meet demand from generation developers and ensure security of supply. 
 
Following extensive consultation with local stakeholders, communities and all interested parties since 2016, SSEN Transmission in May 2022 submitted an application to Scottish Ministers for consent under Section 37 of the Electricity Act 1989 for construction and operation of a 13.3km overhead line (OHL) supported on steel lattice towers between the proposed Creag Dhubh substation and the existing Scottish Power Energy Networks 275 kV OHL that runs from Dalmally to Inverarnan in Argyll and Bute. 
 
Please see below should you wish to view the documents contained within our Section 37 application in full. 

Overhead Line Section 37 advert

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Overhead Line Section 37 covering letter

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    24 May 2022
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Overhead Line Section 37 Planning statement

  • Planning Statement
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    24 May 2022
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Overhead Line Section 37 Supporting documents

Overhead Line Section 37 volume 1 non technical summary

Overhead Line Section 37 volume 2 main report

  • Volume 2 - Chapter 1
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    23 May 2022
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  • Volume 2 - Chapter 10
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    23 May 2022
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    509 KB

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  • Volume 2 - Chapter 11
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    23 May 2022
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  • Volume 2 - Chapter 12
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    23 May 2022
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  • Volume 2 - Chapter 13
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    23 May 2022
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  • Volume 2 - Chapter 14
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    23 May 2022
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  • Volume 2 - Chapter 15
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    23 May 2022
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  • Volume 2 - Chapter 2
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    23 May 2022
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  • Volume 2 - Chapter 3
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    Date:
    23 May 2022
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    2.5 MB

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  • Volume 2 - Chapter 4
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    23 May 2022
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  • Volume 2 - Chapter 5
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    23 May 2022
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  • Volume 2 - Chapter 6
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    23 May 2022
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  • Volume 2 - Chapter 7
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    Date:
    23 May 2022
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  • Volume 2 - Chapter 8
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    23 May 2022
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  • Volume 2 - Chapter 9
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    Date:
    23 May 2022
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    600 KB

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Overhead Line Section 37 volume 3A figures

Overhead Line Section 37 volume 3B visualisations

Overhead Line Section 37 volume 4 technical appendices

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