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1 x new Ordnance, Munitions and Explosives (OME) building and road, 1 x enlarged launch pad and 1 x build on existing launch pad. The internal dimensions of the proposed OME building are 30m long, 12m wide and 8m high, with an extension on the south side for office, toilets etc. which will be 23.6m long, 6.35m wide and 5m high. The road will be 10m wide x 200m long. For both pads, a fabric covered steel framed shelter is proposed to be erected onto the concrete (9.1m long, 9.1m wide, 6.1m high) along with rails for shelter movements, various containers and blast walls all confined to the concrete footprint. All areas will require cut and cover trenches for communication and electrical cables. In addition the OME building will require a trench water supply and septic tank/soakaway.

Range Head West Gerinish Isle Of South Uist HS8 5RW

DecidedReference: 19/00504/SCR_LNa h-Eileanan Siar

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Application summary

Status
Decided
Application type
Environmental Screening Opinion
Received
6 Nov 2019
Validated
6 Nov 2019
Determination deadline
27 Nov 2019
Local authority
Na h-Eileanan Siar

Application overview

1 x new Ordnance, Munitions and Explosives (OME) building and road, 1 x enlarged launch pad and 1 x build on existing launch pad. The internal dimensions of the proposed OME building are 30m long, 12m wide and 8m high, with an extension on the south side for office, toilets etc. which will be 23.6m long, 6.35m wide and 5m high. The road will be 10m wide x 200m long. For both pads, a fabric covered steel framed shelter is proposed to be erected onto the concrete (9.1m long, 9.1m wide, 6.1m high) along with rails for shelter movements, various containers and blast walls all confined to the concrete footprint. All areas will require cut and cover trenches for communication and electrical cables. In addition the OME building will require a trench water supply and septic tank/soakaway.

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19/00504/SCR_L
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Barraigh Agus Uibhist A Deas

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Range Head West Gerinish Isle Of South Uist HS8 5RW

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