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Heathland Wind Farm Consented
17th January 2022
On January 10th 2022, the Scottish Government’s Energy Consents Unit granted consent for Heathland Wind Farm. This project was developed as a ‘re-design’ of the existing consented 17-turbine scheme, which was granted by Scottish Ministers in October 2018. The new consent secures planning permission for 14-turbines, with tip heights between 150 m and 180 m…
Read MoreArcus Shortlisted for Consultancy of the Year
14th December 2021
We are delighted to have been shortlisted for Consultancy of the Year at the 2022 edie Sustainability Leaders Awards. Our team of over 100 consultants have worked incredibly hard this year on some of the biggest renewable energy projects around the world so we feel particularly proud to have our work recognized at such a…
Read MoreRigged Hill Windfarm Repowering Consented
5th November 2021
Arcus is delighted to have supported ScottishPower Renewables over more than 5 years on the Rigged Hill Windfarm Repowering project in Northern Ireland, which was consented at planning committee in October 2021. Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council voted unanimously to adopt the officer’s recommendation for approval for the repowering, following no consultee organisation objections.…
Read MoreBlog Post: Antonia Devereux – Environmental Intern at Arcus
2nd November 2021
Applying for jobs can be daunting, and when it came to my search for a placement, it was no exception. I was hoping to gain some experience in environmental consultancy and take a break from university life, but with the current COVID-19 situation, there were a lot more applicants and a lot less opportunities. One…
Read MoreDanielle Smith Celebrates a Decade at Arcus
16th September 2021
We are pleased to celebrate with Danielle Smith, HR Manager, as she celebrates a decade at Arcus. Danielle joined Arcus in 2011 as Office Administrator, initially supporting a small team of around 20 people in Glasgow. Since then, Arcus has grown substantially and Danielle has helped to create and develop the Human Resources function. She…
Read MoreCayton Solar Farm Approved
13th September 2021
Arcus are delighted to have provided planning and environmental support to Elgin Energy, a leading UK solar developer, for their Cayton Solar Farm development near South Stainley, North Yorkshire. Arcus provided the full range of environmental and planning services to support this major planning application to Harrogate Borough Council. Cayton Solar Farm will have an…
Read MoreSwansea Greener Grid Park Consented
6th August 2021
Swansea Council Planning Committee has unanimously approved an application submitted by Arcus on behalf of Statkraft UK LTD for a Greener Grid Park adjacent to Swansea North National Grid Substation. The innovative project is designed to support the stability of the electricity grid network and decarbonisation of the UK’s electricity supply. Arcus led the planning and…
Read MoreNatural England Releases Three New Tools to Help Developers
19th July 2021
On Wednesday 7th July 2021 Natural England launched three new tools, the updated Biodiversity Metric 3.0, a Small Sites Metric (SSM) and the Environmental Benefits from Nature Tool (EBNT). The Biodiversity Metric and SSM both evaluate and account for nature losses and gains resulting from development as required by the proposed Environmental Bill. The main…
Read MoreMartin Gillespie – Planning Consultant in Renewables
1st July 2021
Emerging technology, as we know, will be critical to the UK achieving its binding carbon targets. It’s therefore a real privilege that planning consultants like me get to play a hugely influential role in this. I graduated from the University of Glasgow in December 2016 with a MSc in International Planning Studies. This included a…
Read MoreIncrease in Graduates Wanting to Work in the Green Economy
21st June 2021
According to the Government, almost two thirds of 18–24-year-olds are interested in pursuing a career in the green economy[i]. We’re proud to be creating new roles each year in both the UK and South African renewables sector. Last year we recruited 28 people, including 13 at a Graduate or intern level. We are finding that…
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