WATER ENVIRONMENT AND WATER SERVICES (SCOTLAND) ACT 2003
WATER ENVIRONMENT (CONTROLLED ACTIVITIES) (SCOTLAND) REGULATIONS 2011
APPLICATION FOR AUTHORISATION MUNEREGIE HYDRO SCHEME, INVERGARRY
An application has been made to the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) by Renewable Design and Development Ltd for authorisation to carry on controlled activities at, near or in connection with the Muneregie Hydro Scheme, namely:
| Description of controlled activity | Waters affected | National grid reference |
| Construction and/or operation of impounding works 1.5 m in height | Allt Achaidh Luachraich | NH 2584 0519 |
| Abstraction of 26, 179 m3 per day of water | Allt Achaidh Luachraich | NH 2584 0519 |
| Construction and/or operation of impounding works 2.4 m in height | Allt A Bhainne | NH 2755 0434 |
| Abstraction of 19,181 m3 per day of water (50,198 m3 per day in total including contribution form Allt Achaidh Luachraich and Allt a’ Chlachain) | Allt A Bhainne | NH 2755 0434 |
| Construction and/or operation of impounding works <1m in height | Allt a’ Chlachain | NH 2624 0494 |
| Abstraction 3110 m3 per day of water | Allt a’ Chlachain | NH 2624 0494 |
| Return of abstracted water | Muneregie Burn | NH 2682 0260 |
SEPA considers that the above controlled activities may have an impact on the water environment and on the interests of other users of the water environment.
A copy of the application and any accompanying information may be inspected, free of charge, at the SEPA Registry below, between 9.30 am and 4.30 pm Monday to Friday (except local and national holidays). Alternatively, the application may be viewed on SEPA’s website at: www.sepa.org.uk/water/water_regulation/advertised_applications.aspx
Any person affected or likely to be affected by, or having an interest in, the application may make representations to SEPA in writing within 28 days beginning with the date of this advertisement, at the following address, quoting licence number: CAR/L/1112389.
Registry Department, SEPA, Graesser House, Fodderty Way, Dingwall IV15 9XB
Written representations received by SEPA within 28 days of this advertisement will be taken into consideration in determining whether or not to grant the application.
Before determining the application, SEPA will:
• assess the risk to the water environment posed by the carrying on of the activity or activities;
• assess the indirect effects of that impact on any other aspects of the environment likely to be significantly affected;
• consider any likely adverse social and economic effects of that impact and of any indirect environmental effects that have been identified;
• consider the likely environmental, social and economic benefits of the activity;
• assess the impact of the controlled activity or activities on the interests of other users of the water environment;
• assess what steps may be taken to ensure efficient and sustainable water use; and
• apply and have regard to relevant legislation.
SEPA will then either grant or refuse to grant the application.