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Erect a 5kW wind turbine (max height 17.8m)

Swartaquoy (Land Near), Swartaquoy Road, Shapinsay, Orkney, KW17 2DZ

DecidedReference: 14/493/TPPOrkney Islands

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  3. Decision Issued Date

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Application summary

Status
Decided
Application type
Turbine Planning Permission
Received
10 Dec 2014
Validated
15 Dec 2014
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Orkney Islands

Application overview

Erect a 5kW wind turbine (max height 17.8m)

Proposal details

Reference
14/493/TPP
Alternative references
000103138-001
Ward
North Isles
Agent
Alternative Energy Contracting Ltd

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Application location

Swartaquoy (Land Near), Swartaquoy Road, Shapinsay, Orkney, KW17 2DZ

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Documents 24 of 24

DocumentPublishedAction
Initiation of Development NoticeInitiation of Development Notice · PDF31 Mar 2015View
ElevationsDrawing - Approved · PDF19 Feb 2015View
Foundation PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF19 Feb 2015View
Location PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF19 Feb 2015View
Site PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF19 Feb 2015View
ApprovedDecision Notice · PDF19 Feb 2015View
Planning Handling ReportPlanning Handling Report · PDF16 Feb 2015View
Screening Opinion: EIA not requiredOther · PDF22 Jan 2015View
Policy Officer (Environment)Consultation Response · PDF12 Jan 2015View
Environmental HealthConsultation Response · PDF6 Jan 2015View
JRC (Joint Radio Company)Consultation Response · PDF22 Dec 2014View
Airfield SuperintendentConsultation Response · PDF19 Dec 2014View
RSPB (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds)Consultation Response · PDF19 Dec 2014View
Roads ServicesConsultation Response · PDF18 Dec 2014View
Ofcom (Office of Communications)Consultation Response · PDF17 Dec 2014View
Ofcom (Office of Communications)Consultation Response · PDF17 Dec 2014View
NATS (National Air Traffic Services)Consultation Response · PDF17 Dec 2014View
Atkins LtdConsultation Response · PDF17 Dec 2014View
HIAL (Highlands & Islands Airports Ltd)Consultation Response · PDF17 Dec 2014View
Windfarms TeamConsultation Response · PDF16 Dec 2014View
Turbine Planning PermissionApplication Form · PDF10 Dec 2014View
Design & Access StatementSupporting Document · PDF10 Dec 2014View
Noise ReportSupporting Document · PDF10 Dec 2014View
Vehicle MovementsSupporting Document · PDF10 Dec 2014View

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