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Our Experiences and the Challenges of gaining planning permission for Energy Storage and Gas Peaking Plant Projects
2nd November 2017
There have been a number of changes to the energy market in recent times: Ever growing demand for energy; Closure of large centralised coal generating stations; Increase in renewable energy generation from intermittent and unpredictable sources, such as wind and solar; Long lead in times and uncertainty over new nuclear generating stations. These factors all…
Read MoreArcus hosts virtual tour of the Beatrice Offshore Wind Farm
7th September 2017Arcus hosted an event with the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) on Wednesday 30th August in our Glasgow office. Kelsie Braidwood and Kirsty McGuigan took their guests on a virtual site visit of the onshore transmission works for the Beatrice Offshore Wind Farm. They described the process by which Arcus has helped Beatrice…
Read MoreLiam Nevins celebrates a Decade at Arcus
10th July 2017
We are pleased to announce that Senior Environmental Consultant Liam Nevins has reached the milestone of a decade as part of the Arcus team. Liam joined Arcus in 2007 after a spell at the Environment Agency in Shropshire, where he was responsible for organising and undertaking a water quality sample collection programme across the region.…
Read MoreGuy Cope celebrates a Decade at Arcus
4th July 2017
We are pleased to announce that Photography and Visualisation Consultant Guy Cope has reached the milestone of a decade as part of the Arcus team. Guy joined Arcus in 2007 after several years photographing motorsport events for the British and World Superbike Championships. During his time at Arcus he has worked on over 100 EIA…
Read MoreHarburnhead Windfarm Inauguration Event
6th April 2017
The inauguration event for Harburnhead Windfarm was held at the site in West Lothian, Scotland, on 5th April 2017. Arcus was delighted to support our client, LDV Harburnhead Ltd, both on the day and throughout the project to date. It was highly satisfying to see all 22 Enercon E82 turbines spinning, while the plaque on…
Read MoreSmall-Scale Reserve Electrical Power Plant – Planning Application Submitted
20th March 2017
Arcus has prepared and submitted a planning application for a small scale reserve electrical power plant (natural gas combustion and battery storage) near Falkirk. The Development comprises a generating compound of up to 11 containerised units of gas generators or Lithium Ion battery arrays, and associated infrastructure. The Development is on a brownfield site adjacent to a…
Read MoreArcus helps Seagreen gain Consent for the Onshore Transmission Works relating to the Offshore Wind Farms
16th February 2017
Seagreen gained consent for the Onshore Transmission Works relating to the Alpha and Bravo Offshore Wind Farms at the end of December 2016. Arcus provided assistance to Seagreen (a joint venture between SSE and Fluor) during the planning process for the onshore cable, substation and associated works required to support the offshore wind farms. Our…
Read MoreThe Housing White Paper – Feeble or Far-reaching?
10th February 2017
By Darren Hendley, Principal Planner Central Government’s much awaited Housing White Paper has arrived with the intention of fixing Britain’s “broken housing market”, to quote Communities Secretary, Sajid Javid. The details set out in the White Paper to boost house building are a mix of carrot and stick measures, aimed at both Local Planning Authorities…
Read MoreGreat Crested Newt Licensing: New Approach Benefits Developers
8th February 2017
Natural England is to roll out a new approach to great crested newt mitigation that will avoid costly delays to developers. Councils across the UK will survey their authority areas for great crested newts over the next three years. Using the results from these surveys, they will produce spatial planning policies to inform development proposals…
Read MoreGearing Up for Bat Survey Season
7th February 2017
Bats will soon begin to stir and so their survey season approaches (May to September). A five month survey window can seem restrictive; however, preliminary surveys can be done now to make sure your application can go ahead as soon as possible. Contact us to progress your Development Mikeg@arcusconsulting.co.uk
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