LONGANNET BIOMASS POWER STATION

SCOTTISHPOWER GENERATION LTD

A new, purpose built Biomass Power Stateion.

Turley Associates’ Role:

  • Ongoing advice on planning strategy associated with Submission of Planning Application and Environmental Statement, and coordination of work with EIA team
  • Due diligence review of all submissions made in connection with the applications for planning consent and PPC Permit
  • Preparation of elements of the Environmental Statement
  • Preparation of detailed Planning Statement
  • Co-ordination of design strategy for new power station
  • Co-ordination and liaison with various statutory agencies and other stakeholders on the evolution of the project
  • Community consultation to provide information on the project as it evolved and identify and alleviate concerns and queries as these arise
  • Preparation of general and technical information sheets for issue in community and interested parties
  • Preparation of draft Heat Plan (as part of CHP option)
  • Preparation of Draft Planning Conditions 

Results:

  • Wide awareness of project amongst local groups and individuals but only modest levels of concerns raised to date
  • Understanding of importance of project to area and national targets within senior officers in Fife Council –  now championing project
  • Submission of Planning Application and EIA on target (April 2007)
  • Avoidance of Objections from critical statutory consultee (SEPA & SNH)
  • Planning consent granted subject to completion of a Section 75 Agreement (January 2008)