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Consultation from Scottish Government on EIA screening opinion for a 280 MW battery energy storage system (BESS)

Land To South East Of Southdale Way Southdale Armadale West Lothian EH48 2HU

DecidedReference: 0483/EXC/25West Lothian

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Application summary

Status
Decided
Application type
External Consultation
Received
18 Jun 2025
Validated
20 Jun 2025
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
West Lothian

Application overview

Consultation from Scottish Government on EIA screening opinion for a 280 MW battery energy storage system (BESS)

Proposal details

Reference
0483/EXC/25
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Ward
Armadale & Blackridge

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Application location

Land To South East Of Southdale Way Southdale Armadale West Lothian EH48 2HU

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Documents 4 of 4

DocumentPublishedAction
COAL AUTHORITYConsultee Comment · PDF9 Jul 2025View
EIA SCREENING REQUEST REPORTReport · PDF18 Jun 2025View
PRE-APP COMMUNICATIONS AND ENGAGEMENT STRATEGYReport · PDF18 Jun 2025View
LOCATION PLANDrawing · PDF18 Jun 2025View

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Decision & conditions

Environmental Assessment Not Required

Appeal status: Unknown · Blank Field

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