Applications to the Scottish Ministers for the grant of a necessary wayleave in Scotland. Guidance for applicants, landowners and occupiers. Updated 2022

Scottish Government, 2022
Applications to the Scottish Ministers for the grant of a necessary wayleave in Scotland. Guidance for applicants, landowners and occupiers. Updated 2022 Download document

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Current

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Sustainability, Environment, Development & Planning

Abstract

Provides guidance on the procedure adopted by the Scottish Ministers in receiving and determining applications by network operators under the Electricity Act 1989 for necessary wayleaves, to retain or place electric lines on land. Covers: early engagement with the people affected; circumstances in which a necessary wayleave application may be made; form and content of necessary wayleave applications; consideration of the necessary wayleave application; reporter's recommendation and Scottish Ministers' decision; and timescales.

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9781804351970

Subjects

  • Power supply/energy
  • Planning control
  • Planning and development
  • Other planning disciplines
  • Wayleaves
  • Energy generation and supply

Publisher History

The Scottish Government is the devolved government for Scotland. It is responsible for most of the issues of day-to-day concern to the people of Scotland, including health, education, justice, rural affairs, and transport. Previously known as the Scottish Executive.

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