Hydrogen planning and consenting guidance

Scottish Government, 2026
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Document Status

Current

Supplement

Sustainability, Environment, Development & Planning

Abstract

Sets out comprehensive guidance regarding the effective planning and consenting of hydrogen projects of all scales across Scotland, to support the sustainable growth of the hydrogen economy. Covers: legislative and policy context; about hydrogen; planning permission; Environmental Impact Assessment and Habitats Regulation Appraisal; Control of Major Accidents and Hazards (COMAH Regulations); hazardous substances consent; environmental permitting; offshore hydrogen projects; and other legislative requirements.

History

Document type: publication - advice and guidance. First published: 5 February 2026.

ISBN

9781836014287

Subjects

  • Strategic planning
  • Planning and development
  • Climate change
  • Environmental planning/land
  • Other planning disciplines
  • Power supply/energy

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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