These are projects which are in process of consideration or planning submission which increase the cumulative affect on the local communities and amenities:
Tip: The Council's interactive map is best viewed on a desktop browser. Projects are not shown when the page loads - you need to hover on the list on the left side and switch them on by clicking on the "unhide"/eye icon.
Note: The map doesn't show any reference to the SSEN Lewis Hub and Western Isles Connection Project which joins the subsea/underground link from Lewis to the grid at the new Fanellan Substation (that is why the HVDC Converter station included in the design).
Substation at Bingally (above Tomich)
- new AIS substation and OHL tie-in - 25/00426/FUL - Planning Portal - SSEN Web Page
- If you want to object to this project again CB4PC have created an AI tool here
Substation at Fort Augustus (Auchterawe)
- GIS Substation - 24/03150/FUL - Planning Portal - SSEN Web Page - HC approved 1st May 2025
West of Beauly Asset Replacement Projects - SSEN Web Page
Substation at Kilmorack
- 132kV replacement substation - 24/02831/FUL - Planning Portal - HC approved 2nd September 2025
Substation at Aigas
- 132kV replacement substation - 24/02830/FUL - Planning Portal - HC approved 2nd September 2025
Substation at Culligran (Strathfarrar)
- 132kV replacement substation - 24/01234/FUL - Planning Portal - HC approved 2nd September 2025
Substation at Deanie (Strathfarrar)
- 132kV replacement substation - 24/01235/FUL - Planning Portal - HC approved 2nd September 2025
Beauly Area
Balblair Quarry (49.9 MW) - 24/01548/FUL - Planning Portal - HC approved 30th May 2025
Beauly Field (up to 100MW) - 25/00503/S36 - Planning Portal ECU Application
Note: HC raised an objection - Response available here
SW Of Platchaig House Kilmorack (49.9 MW) - 25/00005/REFIN - Planning Portal - Caulternich Battery Storage Ltd - Appeal permitted (12th June 2025)
Cannich Area - (considered in the Bingally Substation "Transport Statement")
Fasnakyle - 23/04100/FUL - Planning Portal - Fasnakyle Battery Storage Ltd - HC refused 20th October 2025 - "Decision Notice" available here
Kerrow - 23/01025/SCRE - Planning Portal - Big Battery Kerrow Farm Limited/Sustainability Unlimited LLP
Struy/Erchless - Ballach Wind Farm and BESS - ECU Application (July 2025) - Planning Portal (August 2025) - Energie Kontor Website - up to 36 turbines 200-230m and BESS
- If you want to object to this project Never Mind the Ballachs have created an Object Now AI tool here
[Original Scoping application to Highland Council - 24/04177/SCOP - Planning Portal
Glen Urquhart - Cnoc Farasd Wind Farm and BESS - 24/04447/SCOP - Planning Portal - 9 turbines 220m and BESS