EHG6361 - DBA and Environmental Impact Assessment - proposed Carnaig 400kV Substation

An appraisal was undertaken by ERM in 2024 of the potential effects of the proposed development of a 400kV Substation at Carnaig near Loch Bhuidhe on archaeology and cultural heritage receptors. The study included the policy context for archaeology and cultural heritage; consultation feedback on the proposed development; the assessment methodology and criteria; the baseline conditions currently existing at the proposed development and surrounding area; the mitigation measures the proposed development will be committed to implementing; and the significance of the (residual) effects with these measures adopted. A 5km radius Study Area for designated cultural heritage assets and a 250m radius Study Area for the non-designated cultural heritage assets was established from the extents of the Proposal of Application Notice (PAN) Boundary. Access roads and project sitting infrastructure were also considered. Due to the possibility of unidentified sub-surface archaeological remains it wsa recommended a watching brief should be conducted during all ground-disturbing activities in conjunction with outlined mitigation methods. <1>