APP2026-00000200 (CAR/L/1011485/V2) - SSE Generation Limited; Tummel Power Station, Pitlochry

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 have received an application from SSE Generation Limited  to vary their existing authorisation CAR/L/1011485/V2 at the Tummel Power Station to improve the ecological health of waterbodies (Allt Bhran, Edendon water, Allt Cuaich, Killichonan Burn, Allt a’Chreagain Odhair and Aulich Burn) affected by the hydropower by providing hands-off flows, addition of a fish pass, removal of fish hecks and removal of a redundant flow monitoring location.

A summary of their application is available below:

• CAR/L/1011485 Tummel Licence Non Technical Summary 14-01-2026
• CAR/L/1011485 Tummel Licence Proposed Variation Details 14-01-2026

Why your views matter

This is your opportunity to let us know your views on the proposed conditions. The consultation will be open for 28 days from date of publication. We will consider any comments received between 2 April 2026 and 30 April 2026 before issuing the final decision.

Your comments will not be published on our public register unless you request us to do so.