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Screening opinion to erect a 500kW turbine (max height 46.3m)

Muckle Rysa, Lyness, Orkney

DecidedReference: 16/155/SCROrkney Islands

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Application summary

Status
Decided
Application type
Screening
Received
31 Mar 2016
Validated
31 Mar 2016
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Orkney Islands

Application overview

Screening opinion to erect a 500kW turbine (max height 46.3m)

Proposal details

Reference
16/155/SCR
Ward
Stromness & South Isles

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Application location

Muckle Rysa, Lyness, Orkney

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Documents 12 of 12

DocumentPublishedAction
Screening Opinion ? EIA RequiredDecision Notice · PDF20 Apr 2016View
Policy Officer (Environment)Consultation Response · PDF18 Apr 2016View
Policy Officer (Conservation & Heritage)Consultation Response · PDF18 Apr 2016View
Ofcom (Office of Communications)Consultation Response · PDF15 Apr 2016View
JRC (Joint Radio Company)Consultation Response · PDF15 Apr 2016View
RSPB (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds)Consultation Response · PDF15 Apr 2016View
SNH (Scottish Natural Heritage)Consultation Response · PDF15 Apr 2016View
Atkins LtdConsultation Response · PDF15 Apr 2016View
JRC (Joint Radio Company)Consultation Response · PDF8 Apr 2016View
Screening OpinionApplication Form · PDF1 Apr 2016View
ZTV Map (Zone of Theoretical Visibility)Supporting Document · PDF1 Apr 2016View
NATS Area of ConcernsSupporting Document · PDF1 Apr 2016View

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Decision & conditions

EIA Required
Screening Opinion ? EIA Required
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