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East Lothian District Council • keyval:TL1R5OGN0HP00

Substation extension at Smeaton

The Existing Smeaton Substation

The electricity substation would be enlarged with new high-voltage equipment.

The larger site may bring building noise, new equipment, fencing and more activity nearby.

Written automatically by Plotbeacon.

Status
Decided 8 Sep 2026
Type
other

ImpactAutomated estimate

Summary

The owner wants to enlarge the electricity substation at the Existing Smeaton Substation. New high-voltage equipment would be added.

The work would include a temporary building area, landscaping, security fencing and gates. Nearby people may notice noise and changes to views during construction.

The council decides after the comment period. The work is not described as already built or approved.

About this summary

What the council wrote is the official record. This summary was made automatically by Plotbeacon from the council's notice.

What the council wrote

Extension to existing electricity substation including installation of a new 400kv switching bay, new grid supply point electricity equipment, formation of temporary construction compound and landscaping, erection of security fence and gates and associated works

What you can do

You can send a comment through the planning portal. Quote reference TL1R5OGN0HP00. The supplied information gives no consultation closing date.