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Subsea Power Hub tidal energy device at EMEC test site Shapinsay Sound located near Head of Holland, Orkney

Shapinsay Sound, Orkney

DecidedReference: 17/058/MARCONOrkney Islands

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Application summary

Status
Decided
Application type
Marine Scottish Government Consultation
Received
6 Feb 2017
Validated
6 Feb 2017
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Orkney Islands

Application overview

Subsea Power Hub tidal energy device at EMEC test site Shapinsay Sound located near Head of Holland, Orkney

Proposal details

Reference
17/058/MARCON
Ward
North Isles

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Application location

Shapinsay Sound, Orkney

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Documents 10 of 10

DocumentPublishedAction
Policy Officer (Environment)Consultation Response · PDF30 Mar 2017View
Offer ObservationsDecision Notice · PDF28 Mar 2017View
Third Party Verification DocumentsSupporting Document · PDF21 Mar 2017View
Marine ServicesConsultation Response · PDF21 Feb 2017View
Marine Scottish Government ConsultationApplication Form · PDF6 Feb 2017View
Project Information SummarySupporting Document · PDF6 Feb 2017View
Navigational Risk AssessmentSupporting Document · PDF6 Feb 2017View
Environmental DescriptionSupporting Document · PDF6 Feb 2017View
Licence - ConservationSupporting Document · PDF6 Feb 2017View
Environmental DescriptionSupporting Document · PDF6 Feb 2017View

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