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Screening opinion to erect an 850kW wind turbine (max height 76m) (repowering of existing site)

Ludenhill, Lochside Road, Birsay, Orkney, KW17 2NR

DecidedReference: 23/065/SCROrkney Islands

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Application summary

Status
Decided
Application type
Screening
Received
24 Feb 2023
Validated
7 Mar 2023
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Orkney Islands

Application overview

Screening opinion to erect an 850kW wind turbine (max height 76m) (repowering of existing site)

Proposal details

Reference
23/065/SCR
Ward
West Mainland

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Application location

Ludenhill, Lochside Road, Birsay, Orkney, KW17 2NR

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Documents 15 of 15

DocumentPublishedAction
Screening Opinion ? EIA RequiredDecision Notice · PDF23 Apr 2023View
MoD (Ministry of Defence)Consultation Response · PDF6 Apr 2023View
Environmental HealthConsultation Response · PDF23 Mar 2023View
Historic Environment ScotlandConsultation Response · PDF23 Mar 2023View
JRC (Joint Radio Company)Consultation Response · PDF23 Mar 2023View
MoD (Ministry of Defence)Consultation Response · PDF23 Mar 2023View
Islands archaeologistConsultation Response · PDF16 Mar 2023View
JRC (Joint Radio Company)Consultation Response · PDF15 Mar 2023View
NatureScotConsultation Response · PDF14 Mar 2023View
Arqiva Services LtdConsultation Response · PDF13 Mar 2023View
Kirkwall Airport ? Senior PilotConsultation Response · PDF13 Mar 2023View
NATS (National Air Traffic Services)Consultation Response · PDF13 Mar 2023View
Scottish WaterConsultation Response · PDF10 Mar 2023View
Generating Capacity and Grid CoordinatesSupporting Document · PDF7 Mar 2023View
Screening OpinionApplication Form · PDF24 Feb 2023View

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Decision & conditions

EIA Required
Screening Opinion ? EIA Required
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