The Council has received a further application from Global Energy Group Nigg Ltd at Sumitomo Electric U.K. Power Cables LTD., Nigg Tain. The application is development falling within the Regulations as Environmental Impact Assessment development and accordingly is supported by an Environmental Impact Assessment Report. The application reference number is (25/02492/S42).

The application and the accompanying Environmental Impact Assessment Report and Addendum are available for public inspection between the hours of 9.00am and 5.00pm Monday to Friday at the following locations –

1. Arthian Ltd, Willow House, Stoneyfield Business Park, Inverness IV2 7PA (by appointment only)

And between Monday - 9:30am to 12:30pm; Tuesday - 9:30am to 12:30pm and 1:30pm to 4pm; Wednesday - 9:30am to 12:30pm; Thursday - 9:30am to 12:30pm and 1:30pm to 4pm and Friday - 9:30am to 12:30pm at:

2. Highland Council Dingwall Service Point, County Buildings, 84 High Street, Dingwall, IV15 9QN (by appointment only)

They can also be accessed online at http://wam.highland.gov.uk/wam/ (search using application number 23/04662/FUL, with further information contained in the new application 25/02492/S42)

Electronic copies of the complete Environmental Statement can be purchased from Arthian Ltd, Per Mr Kenny Shand Willow House Stoneyfield Business Park Inverness Tel: 01463 213040 at a cost of £15. The Non-Technical Summary and DVD can be obtained free of charge.

A paper copy of the EIA Report in its entirety including all drawings at scale would be priced separately, including the following:

· Volume 1: Main EIA Report;

· Volume 2: Figures & Visualisations;

· Volume 3: Technical Appendices; and

· Volume 4: Non-Technical Summary – priced at a cost of £30.

Please request documents by quoting Project Number 312251

Any person who wishes to make a representation on the application, Environmental Impact Assessment Report and Addendum can make them online by visiting http://wam.highland.gov.uk/wam/ or by writing to The Head of Planning and Building Standards, ePlanning Centre, The Highland Council, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness, IV3 5NX. The deadline for receipt of comments is 28 days from the date of publication of this notice.

The Council will acknowledge receipt of comments but is unable to respond individually to points or questions raised. Please note that your comments will be published online. Please quote the application reference number in your correspondence.

Malcolm Macleod

Executive Chief Officer - Infrastructure and Environment Service