Stirling Council have approved plans for the upgrade to the hydro-electric power station compound near Killin.

Located on land next to the existing Lochay Hydro Power Station in Glen Lochay, the development will include two new grid transformers, a single storey control room and the upgrading of existing access roads.

In a report presented to Councillors, Council Planning officers stated that the proposals were in accordance with the provisions of the Local Development Plan.

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Three representations were received in objection to the proposals.

The development was approved subject to a number of conditions. These include:

• Measures to ensure the protection of important wildlife and trees and to provide enhanced landscape planting.

• Submission and approval of a Construction Environmental Management Plan that will protect the local ecology and manage construction traffic.

• Submission of a noise management plan to contain any noise arising from the generator.