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Create salmon farming site comprising of 6 x 160 metre circumference circular cages arranged in a 2 x 3 formation in a 110 metre mooring grid, with pole mounted top nets, underwater lighting, and 600 tonne capacity feed barge

East Moclett, North Sound, Orkney

DecidedReference: 21/495/MAROrkney Islands

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Application summary

Status
Decided
Application type
Marine Fish Farm
Received
14 Dec 2021
Validated
24 Dec 2021
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Orkney Islands

Application overview

Create salmon farming site comprising of 6 x 160 metre circumference circular cages arranged in a 2 x 3 formation in a 110 metre mooring grid, with pole mounted top nets, underwater lighting, and 600 tonne capacity feed barge

Proposal details

Reference
21/495/MAR
Ward
North Isles

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Application location

East Moclett, North Sound, Orkney

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Documents 66 of 66

DocumentPublishedAction
Predator Defence and Mitigation PlanSupporting Document · PDF19 Jul 2023View
Conditions 1, 2, 3 and 18Discharge of Conditions · PDF19 Jul 2023View
Condition 17Discharge of Conditions · PDF13 Feb 2023View
Location PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF15 Sept 2022View
Location PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF15 Sept 2022View
Site PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF15 Sept 2022View
ElevationsDrawing - Approved · PDF15 Sept 2022View
Barge DetailsDrawing - Approved · PDF15 Sept 2022View
ApprovedDecision Notice · PDF15 Sept 2022View
8 September 2022Committee Report · PDF31 Aug 2022View
Supporting DocumentSupporting Document · PDF22 Aug 2022View
Environmental Impact Assessment ReportSupporting Document · PDF4 Aug 2022View
Environmental Impact Assessment ReportSupporting Document · PDF4 Aug 2022View
Environmental Impact Assessment ReportSupporting Document · PDF4 Aug 2022View
Containment and Escape Response Procedur...Supporting Document · PDF4 Aug 2022View
Non Technical SummarySupporting Document · PDF4 Aug 2022View
Marine ScotlandConsultation Response · PDF23 Mar 2022View
Policy Officer (Marine)Consultation Response · PDF10 Mar 2022View
Papa Westray Community CouncilConsultation Response · PDF22 Feb 2022View
OTFA (Orkney Trout Fishing Association)Consultation Response · PDF21 Feb 2022View
Policy Officer (Marine)Consultation Response · PDF16 Feb 2022View
Marine ScotlandConsultation Response · PDF15 Feb 2022View
Historic Environment ScotlandConsultation Response · PDF11 Feb 2022View
NatureScotConsultation Response · PDF10 Feb 2022View
Predator Defence and Mitigation PlanSupporting Document · PDF10 Feb 2022View
SEPA (Scottish Environment Protection Agency)Consultation Response · PDF9 Feb 2022View
Containment and Escape Response ProceduresSupporting Document · PDF9 Feb 2022View
Royal Yachting Association ScotlandConsultation Response · PDF4 Feb 2022View
Roads ServicesConsultation Response · PDF1 Feb 2022View
Marine ServicesConsultation Response · PDF26 Jan 2022View
Environmental HealthConsultation Response · PDF26 Jan 2022View
Northern Lighthouse BoardConsultation Response · PDF19 Jan 2022View
Scottish WaterConsultation Response · PDF14 Jan 2022View
Scottish GovernmentConsultation Response · PDF12 Jan 2022View
Marine Fish FarmApplication Form · PDF17 Dec 2021View
Submitted DocumentsOther · PDF17 Dec 2021View
NewDepomod Modelling ReportSupporting Document · PDF17 Dec 2021View
Marine Modelling ReportSupporting Document · PDF17 Dec 2021View
ECE ModellingSupporting Document · PDF17 Dec 2021View
Modelling Data Collection ReportSupporting Document · PDF17 Dec 2021View
Production Plans (Organic & Conventional)Supporting Document · PDF17 Dec 2021View
Baseline Benthic SurveySupporting Document · PDF17 Dec 2021View
Sea lice management PlanSupporting Document · PDF17 Dec 2021View
Draft Environmental Management PlanSupporting Document · PDF17 Dec 2021View
Non-sychronised stocking and fallowing RASupporting Document · PDF17 Dec 2021View
Fish Health and Welfare ManualSupporting Document · PDF17 Dec 2021View
Predator Defence and Mitigation PlanSupporting Document · PDF17 Dec 2021View
Equipment AttestationsSupporting Document · PDF17 Dec 2021View
Historic Environment DBASupporting Document · PDF17 Dec 2021View
Climate Change AnalysisSupporting Document · PDF17 Dec 2021View
Traffic and Transport DBASupporting Document · PDF17 Dec 2021View
Vessel Management PlanSupporting Document · PDF17 Dec 2021View
Containment and Escape Response Procedures May 21Supporting Document · PDF17 Dec 2021View
Westray Waste Management PlanSupporting Document · PDF17 Dec 2021View
FHWM Mass Mortality AppendixSupporting Document · PDF17 Dec 2021View
WI Cage PreparationSupporting Document · PDF17 Dec 2021View
SW WI Daily and Weekly Cage & Barge ChecksSupporting Document · PDF17 Dec 2021View
SW WI Net WashingSupporting Document · PDF17 Dec 2021View
WI Routine Mort Removal & DisposalSupporting Document · PDF17 Dec 2021View
SW WI Fish Input to SiteSupporting Document · PDF17 Dec 2021View
Human Health & WellbeingSupporting Document · PDF17 Dec 2021View
Environmental Impact Assessment ReportSupporting Document · PDF17 Dec 2021View
Environmental Impact Assessment ReportSupporting Document · PDF17 Dec 2021View
Environmental Impact Assessment ReportSupporting Document · PDF17 Dec 2021View
Baseline Visual SurveySupporting Document · PDF17 Dec 2021View
Seascape, Landscape and Visual Impact AssessmentSupporting Document · PDF17 Dec 2021View

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