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Erect a 5kW wind turbine (max height 15.1m)

Skennist (Land Near), School Road, Papa Westray, Orkney, KW17 2BU

DecidedReference: 15/027/TPPOrkney Islands

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  3. Decision Made Date

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Application summary

Status
Decided
Application type
Turbine Planning Permission
Received
21 Jan 2015
Validated
5 May 2015
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Orkney Islands

Application overview

Erect a 5kW wind turbine (max height 15.1m)

Proposal details

Reference
15/027/TPP
Alternative references
000109050-001
Ward
North Isles
Agent
Mr Philip Bentham

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Application location

Skennist (Land Near), School Road, Papa Westray, Orkney, KW17 2BU

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Documents 26 of 26

DocumentPublishedAction
ApprovedDrawing - Non-Material Variation · PDF13 Jun 2016View
ApprovedDrawing - Non-Material Variation · PDF29 Feb 2016View
ElevationsDrawing - Approved · PDF2 Jul 2015View
Foundation PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF2 Jul 2015View
Location PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF2 Jul 2015View
Site PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF2 Jul 2015View
ApprovedDecision Notice · PDF2 Jul 2015View
Planning Handling ReportPlanning Handling Report · PDF29 Jun 2015View
Policy Officer (Environment)Consultation Response · PDF22 Jun 2015View
County ArchaeologistConsultation Response · PDF15 Jun 2015View
Deisgn & Access Statement - UpdatedSupporting Document · PDF15 Jun 2015View
Arqiva Services LtdConsultation Response · PDF28 May 2015View
HIAL (Highlands & Islands Airports Ltd)Consultation Response · PDF18 May 2015View
Historic ScotlandConsultation Response · PDF15 May 2015View
Roads ServicesConsultation Response · PDF13 May 2015View
Environmental HealthConsultation Response · PDF11 May 2015View
Ofcom (Office of Communications)Consultation Response · PDF11 May 2015View
Airfields SuperintendentConsultation Response · PDF6 May 2015View
County ArchaeologistConsultation Response · PDF6 May 2015View
JRC (Joint Radio Company)Consultation Response · PDF6 May 2015View
NATS (National Air Traffic Services)Consultation Response · PDF6 May 2015View
PhotomontageSupporting Document · PDF28 Apr 2015View
ZTV Map (Zone of Theoretical Visibility)Supporting Document · PDF24 Apr 2015View
Planning PermissionApplication Form · PDF22 Jan 2015View
Noise Emission ReportSupporting Document · PDF22 Jan 2015View
Statement for RoadsSupporting Document · PDF22 Jan 2015View

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