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Screening and scoping request to create a salmon fish farm

East Of Skelwick Skerry, Westray

DecidedReference: 15/571/MARSSOrkney Islands

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Application summary

Status
Decided
Application type
Marine Screening & Scoping
Received
26 Nov 2015
Validated
26 Nov 2015
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Orkney Islands

Application overview

Screening and scoping request to create a salmon fish farm

Proposal details

Reference
15/571/MARSS
Ward
North Isles

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Application location

East Of Skelwick Skerry, Westray

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Documents 13 of 13

DocumentPublishedAction
Scoping- screening opinion EIA requiredDecision Notice · PDF10 Feb 2016View
Policy Officer (Conservation & Heritage)Consultation Response · PDF14 Jan 2016View
SNH (Scottish Natural Heritage)Consultation Response · PDF8 Jan 2016View
Marine ServicesConsultation Response · PDF8 Jan 2016View
RYA ScotlandConsultation Response · PDF8 Jan 2016View
Northern Lighthouse BoardConsultation Response · PDF8 Jan 2016View
SEPA (Scottish Environment Protection Agency)Consultation Response · PDF6 Jan 2016View
Marine ServicesConsultation Response · PDF18 Dec 2015View
Historic Environment ScotlandConsultation Response · PDF11 Dec 2015View
Marine Screening & ScopingApplication Form · PDF27 Nov 2015View
Predator defence and mitigation policySupporting Document · PDF27 Nov 2015View
Farm Management StatementSupporting Document · PDF27 Nov 2015View
Draft Application FormSupporting Document · PDF27 Nov 2015View

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Decision & conditions

EIA Required
Scoping- screening opinion EIA required
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