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Scoping opinion request to erect 3 x 0.85MW wind turbines (maximum height 76m)

Burgir, Orphir, Orkney

DecidedReference: 23/162/SCOOrkney Islands

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Application summary

Status
Decided
Application type
Scoping
Received
25 Apr 2023
Validated
25 Apr 2023
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Orkney Islands

Application overview

Scoping opinion request to erect 3 x 0.85MW wind turbines (maximum height 76m)

Proposal details

Reference
23/162/SCO
Ward
Kirkwall West & Orphir
Agent
Aquatera Ltd

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Application location

Burgir, Orphir, Orkney

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Documents 18 of 18

DocumentPublishedAction
Late Response - MODConsultation Response · PDF20 Dec 2023View
Islands archaeologistConsultation Response · PDF21 Jul 2023View
Offer ObservationsDecision Notice · PDF26 Jun 2023View
Historic Environment ScotlandConsultation Response · PDF5 Jun 2023View
NatureScotConsultation Response · PDF24 May 2023View
HIAL (Highlands & Islands Airports Ltd)Consultation Response · PDF23 May 2023View
Policy Officer - AccessConsultation Response · PDF22 May 2023View
Scottish WaterConsultation Response · PDF22 May 2023View
Environmental HealthConsultation Response · PDF17 May 2023View
Policy Officer (Environment)Consultation Response · PDF12 May 2023View
Arqiva Services LtdConsultation Response · PDF4 May 2023View
NATS (National Air Traffic Services)Consultation Response · PDF3 May 2023View
Islands archaeologistConsultation Response · PDF3 May 2023View
SEPA (Scottish Environment Protection Agency)Consultation Response · PDF2 May 2023View
Kirkwall Airport ? Senior PilotConsultation Response · PDF2 May 2023View
Co-ordinatesOther · PDF26 Apr 2023View
Scoping RequestSupporting Document · PDF25 Apr 2023View
Scoping ReportSupporting Document · PDF25 Apr 2023View

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