Informed by feedback from this round of consultation, we will develop a detailed design and alignment for the new overhead line, including locations for towers, access routes and working areas - as well as detailed designs for the substation extensions.
We will publish a report summarising the feedback received in this first round of consultation and how this has influenced our proposals.
We will then carry out a detailed Environmental Impact Assessment and hold a second round of public consultation, so that people can give us their views on the detailed route alignment and substation proposals.
After considering any additional feedback, we will finalise our proposals and submit applications for consent.
For the proposed new overhead line, alterations to existing overhead lines and the increases in voltage, we will submit applications to the Scottish Government Energy Consents Unit under Section 37 of the Electricity Act 1989. The applications will be considered by Scottish Ministers.
For the substation extensions, we will submit planning applications to Falkirk Council and North Lanarkshire Council under the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 (as amended).
Please note, at this stage, your comments are not formal representations to the planning authorities. It is when we submit applications for development consent in the future, that you will be able to make formal representations for consideration by the planning authorities.