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Loch Fearna, western Glengarry, west of Invergarry (Highland)·In developmentStorage
Loch Fearna Pumped Storage Hydro
- StageSection 36 application submitted (2 Mar 2025); further information submitted (3 Dec 2025); Highland Council report recommends objection (South Planning Applications Committee, 1 Apr 2026)
- ValueOver £2 billion (reported capital cost)
- Next milestoneScottish Ministers' determination of Section 36 application
- Last checked1 November 2026
What has changed on this project, and when
- Next milestone: Scottish Ministers' determination of Section 36 application2 November 2026 · previously: Section 36 planning application submission
- Stage: Section 36 application submitted (2 Mar 2025); further information submitted (3 Dec 2025); Highland Council report recommends objection (South Planning Applications Committee, 1 Apr 2026)2 November 2026 · previously: In planning, Section 36 application submitted March 2025 (stored 'pre-application/scoping' was stale; bucket unchanged)
- Value: Over £2 billion (reported capital cost)2 November 2026 · previously: Not disclosed
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