The party will lead a debate on the issue at Holyrood, amid what they say are growing concerns that local people are being “routinely ignored” when it comes to their concerns over the “industrialisation” of the countryside.

The two governments are currently working together on changes to the planning process which would “rip up” legislation that has been in place since 1989, the Tories added.

Shadow net zero and energy secretary Douglas Lumsden will say that the communities he represents in the North East are deeply concerned that the changes will “ride roughshod” over their views, including their opposition to “monster pylons”.

He added that many other parts of rural Scotland are worried about the impact of new energy projects, including battery storage and substations, and that the governments are “totally disconnected from their views”. He called on both parties to explore alternative solutions for delivering energy infrastructure.

Douglas Lumsden MSP said: “Communities up and down Scotland feel they are being silenced by both the SNP and Labour governments when it comes to new energy projects being approved.

“Despite the widespread opposition of local people, ministers in both governments are routinely ignoring their concerns. Our debate this week will show that it is only the Scottish Conservatives who are standing up for local communities and their right to have a say in the planning process.

“They must be front and centre of any proposals and should still have a veto when it comes to giving projects the green light. I know from representing communities in the North East that they are deeply concerned that the changes put forward will mean governments ride roughshod over their views.

“The SNP and Labour are totally disconnected from those living in areas where new energy projects, such as pylons, battery storage facilities and substations, are proposed.

“Both parties should show common sense and commit to exploring alternative solutions. That means backing our calls to guarantee local communities will always be able to call a halt to such projects if they do not meet local needs.”