10/07/2026
Proposal of Application Notice (PAN) for the proposed upgrade of the existing Fetteresso 132 kV substation located on land within and adjoining the existing substation in Fetteresso Forest, near Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire.
The proposed works would include the installation of a combined Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) / Control building, one 400/132kV Super Grid Transformer, one 132/33kV Grid Transformer, two busbars, two traction transformers, associated plant and equipment, temporary construction compound and access track, means of access, site drainage, landscaping and other associated operations.
Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission Plc operating and known as Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks Transmission (SSEN Transmission), is proposing the development within the area shown on the location plan below.
As part of the pre-application process, consultation events will be held as set out below:
📍Pre-Application Consultation Event 1
28 July 2026
Drumlithie Bowling Club, Station Rd, Drumlithie, AB39 3YT
15.00-19.00
📍Pre-Application Consultation Event 2
15 September 2026
Drumlithie Bowling Club, Station Rd, Drumlithie, AB39 3YT
15.00-19.00
The events will provide detail of the proposed development and allow feedback from members of the public and other interested parties before submission of the planning application.
For more details visit: www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/projects/project-map/fetteresso-substation-upgrade/.
