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33kV EHV spur comprising single span to connect Limekiln Wind Farm substation, by Reay, Thurso, Caithness

ECU00006262DevelopmentAwaiting decision
Outline / PiP
Approximate location: the centre of the postcode, not the exact property.

Proposal

New 33kV EHV overhead line spur comprising a single span of 22 metre length supported by wooden poles of 10 metre height comprising one single wooden pole and one double (H) terminal pole located within the planning authority area of Highland Council by Limekiln Substation (Limekiln Wind Farm), Reay, Thurso, Caithness

Received
24 October 2025
Council
Energy Consents Unit
  1. Received24 Oct
  2. Validated
  3. Consult.
  4. Target
  5. Decided

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About this application

This is an outline application at 33kV EHV spur comprising single span to connect Limekiln Wind Farm substation, by Reay, Thurso, Caithness. Energy Consents Unit has handled 139 applications of this type. It has been with the council since 24 October 2025 and is still awaiting a decision. There are no previous applications recorded at this address.

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Application details

Application type
Development
Development type
Overhead Power Line (Non-EIA)
Scale / size
Medium

Planning application dates

Validated
24 October 2025

Applicant and agent

Applicant
Scottish Hydro Electric Power Distribution PLC
Applicant company

Scottish Hydro Electric Power Distribution PLC

Company number SC213460

Status
Active
Type
Public limited company
Incorporated
4 Dec 2000 (25 years old)
Nature of business
Distribution of electricity
Registered office
Perth

23 other planning applications by this company in Energy Consents Unit, Orkney and Western Isles.

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  • ECU00006491 · Energy Consents Unit · Dunvegan GSP
  • 26/00397/OHL · Western Isles · Overhead Line Plockropool South Harris Isle Of Harris
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Additional information

Documents
10

Site constraints

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Source: Energy Consents Unit

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