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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 […]

Glen Urquhart Community Council Objection (Part 3)

Glen Urquhart Community Council Objection (Part 3)Following the previous two blogs, here is the latest instalment from the GUCC. 1.11 Ground conditions – Peat Significant adverse impact on Peatland • NPF4 Policy 5 (c-d) notes development on peatland and carbon-rich soils is only supported where essential, and must include a detailed site-specific assessment of peat […]

Buglife responds to ‘Further Information’ – Objection maintained

Buglife responds to ‘Further Information’ – Objection maintained Buglife – The Invertebrate Conservation Trust would like to make the additional comments on the above application while maintaining the objection outlined in previous comments dated 13th May 2025. These comments are in response to the additional information submitted by the applicant, with reference to ‘4b Aquatic […]