APP2025-0000080 - Allt Beinn Ime Hydropower, Rest and Be Thankfull, Argyll & Bute G83 7AS - Consultation under Environmental Authorisation (Scotland) Regulations 2018 (EASR)

Overview

Anyone who carries out certain activities that may affect the water environment must have an authorisation from SEPA, under The Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Regulations 2018 (EASR). When we receive an application for a new activity or to modify an existing activity, as part of our determination we will consider the risks to the water environment (including potential impacts to species and habitats), and the interests of other users of the water environment.

If we decide to grant or vary an authorisation it will include conditions to protect the water environment. The person authorised to carry on the activity must do so in accordance with the conditions of the authorisation.   

We may also review the conditions of an existing authorisation from time to time to make sure they are still effective in achieving these aims.

Application details

We received an application from Allt Beinn Ime Hydropower, at Allt Beinn Ime , Rest and Be Thankfull, Argyll and Bute, G83 7AS for a new hydropower scheme with a generating capacity greater than 0.1 but less or equal to 0.5 MW with 4 abstractions, associated impoundments and return of water on the Allt Beinn Ime. 

A summary of their application is available below:

• Beinn Ime Hydro Desigb & Construction 
• Activity form
• Site Map

Why your views matter

This is your opportunity to let us know your views on the application. The consultation will be open for 28 days from date of publication. We will consider any comments received between 14/04/2026 and 12/05/2026 before issuing the final decision.

Your comments will not be published on our public register unless you request us to do so.