As directed by regulation 23(4) of the Electricity Works (Environmental Impact Assessment) (Scotland) 2017, notice is hereby given that SP Transmission PLC (“the Company”) has been granted Section 37 consent by Scottish Ministers to install and keep installed approximately 265 metres of 400 kV overhead line (“OHL”) known as Eastern Link 400kV OHL, in the Planning Authority area of East Lothian Council.

Scottish Ministers have also directed, under Section 57 (2) of the Town & Country Planning Act (Scotland) 1997, that planning permission is deemed to be granted.

Copies of the decision statement and related documentation can be obtained on the Energy Consents website: Scottish Government - Energy Consents Unit

Copies of the decision statement and related documentation have been made available to East Lothian Council to be made available for public inspection by being placed on the planning register.