Item7ElectricityInfraConsentingPaper

This document contains proposals for reforming the electricity infrastructure consenting processes in Scotland, as the current Electricity Act 1989 is outdated. The Cairngorms National Park Authority is seeking approval for its response to a consultation on these proposed changes. These reforms aim to modernise the consenting process, introduce pre-application requirements, streamline application procedures, and address issues related to public inquiries, variations, wayleaves, and statutory appeals. The goal is to speed up infrastructure deployment while ensuring fair and efficient processes for all parties involved.