Environment

Environmental Statement and Section 36 application

On 2 June 2010, Ayrshire Power submitted its Section 36 application for consent to build and operate a power station under Section 36 of Electricity Act 1989 to the Energy Consents Unit of the Scottish Government.

Following submission of the Section 36 application, the Scottish Government will start its formal consultation period when the public, along with statutory consultees, will have the opportunity to comment. The formal public consultation period starts from the date the second week’s advertisements are published. This is in accordance with the relevant regulations.

Application timetable

2 June 2010	Section 36 application formally submitted
4 June 2010	Section 36 application available to members of the public
18 June 2010	Formal public consultation commences
15 July 2010	Formal public consultation now ends 20 August 2010
18 October 2010	North Ayrshire Council’s consideration of application ends

Comment on the planning application

By completing an online form

http://www.scotland.gov.uk/
Topics/Business-industry/energy/infrastructure/energy-consents/support-object/support-object-e-form

By email

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By post

The Scottish Government,
Energy Consents Unit,
4th Floor,
5 Atlantic Quay,
150 Broomielaw,
Glasgow G2 8LU

Please send any comments during the formal public consultation period, as outlined in the application timetable.

The full application and Environmental Statement can be viewed
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