How to Object?

The next phase of the consultation on the alignment of the pylon overhead line (route F) and new substation (Hurlie) takes place early October
The deadline for our feedback on this phase of the consultation is Thursday 21 November
SSEN will submit the final planning application to the Energy Consents Unit (Scottish Government) around early 2025
NOW is the time for us to get involved. Every email matters!

SSEN pylon route consultation

ROUTE F: Dunecht, Echt, Drumoak and Durris

Kintore-Tealing 400kV OHL Connection – SSEN Transmission

By 21 November

Substation

HURLIE SUBSTATION: Fettereso Forest, near Stonehaven

Hurlie 400kV substation – SSEN Transmission (ssen-transmission.co.uk)

By 21 November

WRITE YOUR EMAIL

Remember to send one email per person per household (each with own email address).

STATE THE PROJECT (remember to send a separate email for each project):

SSEN Kintore-Tealing Pylon Line: ROUTE F (Dunecht, Echt, Drumoak, Durris)
Hurlie 400kV substation

STATE YOUR NAME, ADDRESS AND CONTACT DETAILS.
STATE YOUR REASONS FOR YOUR OBJECTION

It is important to use the words “I object” in your letter, otherwise your letter may be taken merely as a comment.

Here are some suggestions based on feedback in the community we have gathered:

Landscape and visual impact
Alternatives of underground or offshore not considered
Not for benefit of Scottish communities, primarily for export
Health concerns from industrial strength line with high voltage.
Mental health and wellbeing impact
Impact to future economic prospects of communities – reduction in house prices, less attractive to new residents.
No proper assessment or meaningful consultation.
Poor consultation process
Cumulative environmental impact not considered – no overall assessment of the impact of the whole line.
Nature, environment, biodiversity
Long-term negative economic effect for communities relating to reduction in property values, reduced ability to sell.

SEND YOUR EMAILS TO:

SSEN

Aberdeenshire Council:

cllr.f.joji@aberdeenshire.gov.uk,

cllr.r.mckail@aberdeenshire.gov.uk,

cllr.c.miller@aberdeenshire.gov.uk

cllr.i.walker@aberdeenshire.gov.uk

cllr.w.agnew@aberdeenshire.gov.uk

cllr.d.black@aberdeenshire.gov.uk

cllr.s.dickinson@aberdeenshire.gov.uk

cllr.a.turner@aberdeenshire.gov.uk

jim.savege@aberdeenshire.gov.uk

cllr.j.whyte@aberdeenshire.gov.uk

cllr.g.owen@aberdeenshire.gov.uk

cllr.a.stirling@aberdeenshire.gov.uk

cllr.y.chouturvey@aberdeenshire.gov.uk

cllr.e.durno@aberdeenshire.gov.uk

cllr.ann.ross@aberdeenshire.gov.uk

cllr.m.ewenson@aberdeenshire.gov.uk

cllr.j.gifford@aberdeenshire.gov.uk

cllr.n.baillie@aberdeenshire.gov.uk

cllr.m.grant@aberdeenshire.gov.uk

cllr.d.keating@aberdeenshire.gov.uk,

cllr.d.lonchay@aberdeenshire.gov.uk

cllr.t.mason@aberdeenshire.gov.uk,

cllr.s.payne@aberdeenshire.gov.uk

cllr.g.reid@aberdeenshire.gov.uk

cllr.h.smith@aberdeenshire.gov.uk

Ann.overton@aberdeenshire.gov.uk

Members of UK Parliament

andrew.bowie.mp@parliament.uk

stephen.flynn.mp@parliament.uk

kirsty.blackman.mp@parliament.uk

Members of Scottish Parliament

MinisterEJTFW@gov.scot

alexander.burnett.msp@parliament.scot

Maggie.Chapman.msp@parliament.scot

Jackie.Dunbar.msp@parliament.scot

Maurice.Golden.msp@parliament.scot

Liam.Kerr.msp@parliament.scot

Douglas.Lumsden.msp@parliament.scot

Michael.Marra.msp@parliament.scot

Mercedes.Villalba.msp@parliament.scot

Tess.White.msp@parliament.scot

If you have any questions, please get in touch with the Deeside Against Pylons team.

Numbers matter. Together we can challenge this! Thank you for your support.