Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) Objection
SEPA Objection Advice for the determining authority We submit a holding objection due to potential impacts on flood risk and peat and carbon rich soils. We will consider withdrawing this objection if the issues outlined in section 2.4 and 3.2 of this letter are addressed. Should the above issues be addressed we ask that the […]
The Wild Trout Trust – Objection
The Wild Trout Trust – Objection Please accept this formal objection to the proposal (Glen Earrach Pumped Hydro Project ECU00005121) in the Ness catchment. The repeated fluctuations of water level in the Loch as a result of the operation of the proposed pumped storage hydro are highly likely to be ecologically damaging, impacting many plant […]
NatureScot assessment of the impacts on River Moriston SAC and North Inverness-shire Lochs SPA – Objection
NatureScot assessment of the impacts on River Moriston SAC and North Inverness-shire Lochs SPA – Objection Thank you for the additional time to allow us to fully assess the impacts on River Moriston SAC and North Inverness-shire Lochs SPA. This response should be read alongside our response dated 11th November 2025 which advised on the […]
NatureScot interim response – Holding Objection
NatureScot interim response – Holding Objection This is a partial response produced at the request of the applicant; it includes our advice on most protected areas and nationally important nature interests that could be affected by the proposal with the exception of North Inverness Lochs SPA and the River Moriston SAC. In relation to this […]
Plantlife Objection
Plantlife Objection Plantlife is a global charity working to enhance, protect, restore and celebrate the wild plants and fungi that are essential to all life on Earth. We own nature reserves across the UK, carrying out conservation work, research and gathering data to inform government policy. We object to this application due to the negative […]
NESS DISTRICT SALMON FISHERY BOARD (NDSFB) – Holding Objection (Part 3)
Holding Objection (Part 3) – Technical Objection Summary Ness DSFB object to the Glen Earrach Pumped Storage Hydro/ ECU00005121 scheme on the following grounds: 1. Identification of multiple pathways by which wild Atlantic salmon migrating through Loch Ness would be adversely impacted, including, but not limited to those emanating from the River Moriston SAC. The […]
NESS DISTRICT SALMON FISHERY BOARD (NDSFB) – Holding Objection (Part 2)
NESS DISTRICT SALMON FISHERY BOARD (NDSFB) – Holding Objection (Part 2) Following on from ‘Part 1’, here is the second instalment from the initial NDSFB ‘holding objection’, issued last year. it picks up from where we left you in the previous blog….. Related Cases 50. There are two other major pumped storage hydro cases in the […]
NESS DISTRICT SALMON FISHERY BOARD (NDSFB) – Holding Objection (Part 1)
NESS DISTRICT SALMON FISHERY BOARD (NDSFB) – Holding Objection (Part 1) The NDSFB have made multiple representations to the Energy Consents Unit, but here is the opening salvo from their initial ‘holding objection, issued last year. Background and Introduction 1. This Holding Objection has been prepared in respect of the proposed Glen Earrach Pumped Storage […]
Glen Urquhart Community Council Objection (Part 4)
Glen Urquhart Community Council Objection (Part 4) Here is the final instalment from the GUCC Objection submitted to the Energy Consents Unit. Summary This application has generated a deep and widespread sense of unease with our local community. Many residents feel overwhelmed by the scale and complexity of the proposal and there is a strong […]
Perspective: Former Forest Manager for Glen Urquhart Woodlands
Perspective: Former Forest Manager for Glen Urquhart Woodlands Local resident Malcolm Wield was formerly a Forest District Manager for the Forestry Commission (FC), responsible for the Glen Urquhart woodlands. Below he shares his thoughts on the Glen Earrach Energy (GEE) proposal: I have lived near Balnain for over 30 years and was the FC Forest […]