‘Green’ argument
The larger pylons would reach up to 65m high, although there would be 200 fewer of them than at present.
Protesters have said the higher pylons would cause environmental and aesthetic damage.
But the industry forum, Scottish Renewables, argued that the upgrade was crucial to the future production of “green” energy.
Highland Council had already decided to object formally to the plans because of their “significant adverse impact” on certain areas.
Councillors also called for further investigations into alternatives to the pylons, such as burying the power line.
Following that decision, SSE head of sustainable development Dr Keith Maclean said putting it underground would cost much more and mean environmental and maintenance
problems.
But he said the option of burying some sections had not been ruled out.
Councillors in Stirling called for a public inquiry at meetings in February and March and will take a formal view at the council’s planning committee on 4 May.
Clackmannanshire’s full council raised an objection against the proposal in February.
The authority is not a statutory consultee, but councillors wanted to record their opposition because of their concerns the pylons would impact on the nearby Ochil
Hills.
Perth and Kinross Council’s planning committee also ruled against the proposal last week.
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