Scottish Government

When a new application is submitted the developer is required to advertise it with a public notice in the Edinburgh Gazette and one or more local newspapers. The advert should state:

• that the application has been made, what it is for, together with a description of the land to which it relates
• where a copy of the application, and maps of areas it refers to, can be inspected by members of the public
• the date by which representations should be made as well as the address where these should be sent

Any representations regarding an application should be made to the Scottish Government at the following addresses:

Where applications are:

• for land based electricity generating stations in excess of 50 megawatts installed capacity
• for overhead power lines and associated infrastructure, as well as large gas and oil pipelines

	representations@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
	Energy Consents and Deployment Unit Scottish Government 4th Floor 5 Atlantic Quay 150 Broomielaw Glasgow G2 8LU

Where applications are:

• in excess of 1 megawatt (MW) for offshore wind farms and wave or tidal electricity generating devices

	ms.marinelicensing@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
	+44 (0)1224 295579
	Marine Scotland Licensing Operations Team 375 Victoria Road Aberdeen AB11 9DB

Any applications below these thresholds are made to the local planning authority who should be contacted regarding any enquiries on how to make a representation.

In your representation to the Scottish Government, you should identify the proposal and specify the grounds for representation. Representations should be dated and should clearly state the name (in block capitals) and full return email or postal address of those making the representation.

Please note

• If supplementary environmental information regarding an application is received from the applicant, all previous representations received in relation to this development remain valid.
• We are unable to hold representations in advance of an application being submitted, however you should contact us again if, and when, an application is made.