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Erect a wind turbine (maximum height 76 metres, maximum capacity 500kW) extend a crane pad and create of a temporary access (repowering of existing site)

Ludenhill (Land Near), Lochside Road, Birsay, Orkney, KW17 2NR

DecidedReference: 23/295/TPPOrkney Islands

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Application summary

Status
Decided
Application type
Turbine Planning Permission
Received
11 Aug 2023
Validated
24 Aug 2023
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Orkney Islands

Application overview

Erect a wind turbine (maximum height 76 metres, maximum capacity 500kW) extend a crane pad and create of a temporary access (repowering of existing site)

Proposal details

Reference
23/295/TPP
Alternative references
100638051-001
Ward
West Mainland
Agent
Axis

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Application location

Ludenhill (Land Near), Lochside Road, Birsay, Orkney, KW17 2NR

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Condition 3Discharge of Conditions · PDF22 Oct 2024View
Condition 5Discharge of Conditions · PDF22 Oct 2024View
Condition 9Discharge of Conditions · PDF22 Oct 2024View
Condition 10Discharge of Conditions · PDF22 Oct 2024View
Condition 11Discharge of Conditions · PDF22 Oct 2024View
Condition 12Discharge of Conditions · PDF22 Oct 2024View
Condition 14Discharge of Conditions · PDF22 Oct 2024View
Condition 22Discharge of Conditions · PDF22 Oct 2024View
Access RouteDrawing - Approved · PDF27 Mar 2024View
ElevationsDrawing - Approved · PDF27 Mar 2024View
Location PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF27 Mar 2024View
Site PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF27 Mar 2024View
Site PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF27 Mar 2024View
SIte Plan - AccessDrawing - Approved · PDF27 Mar 2024View
ApprovedDecision Notice · PDF27 Mar 2024View
20 March 2024Committee Report · PDF27 Mar 2024View
Chapter 6 - BiodiversitySupporting Document · PDF30 Jan 2024View
Islands archaeologistConsultation Response · PDF21 Nov 2023View
Historic Environment ScotlandConsultation Response · PDF13 Nov 2023View
Roads ServicesConsultation Response · PDF23 Oct 2023View
HIAL (Highlands & Islands Airports Ltd)Consultation Response · PDF9 Oct 2023View
Environmental HealthConsultation Response · PDF9 Oct 2023View
NatureScotConsultation Response · PDF3 Oct 2023View
MoD (Ministry of Defence)Consultation Response · PDF25 Sept 2023View
Scottish WaterConsultation Response · PDF15 Sept 2023View
Scottish WaterConsultation Response · PDF12 Sept 2023View
Policy Officer (Environment)Consultation Response · PDF7 Sept 2023View
Arqiva Services LtdConsultation Response · PDF6 Sept 2023View
NATS (National Air Traffic Services)Consultation Response · PDF6 Sept 2023View
JRC (Joint Radio Company)Consultation Response · PDF6 Sept 2023View
Figure 1_1 Location PlanSupporting Document · PDF24 Aug 2023View
Figure 4_1 Site PlanSupporting Document · PDF24 Aug 2023View
Non-Technical SummarySupporting Document · PDF11 Aug 2023View
Chapter 1-4 Introduction-Approach to EIA-Alternatives-ScSupporting Document · PDF11 Aug 2023View
Chapter 5 LVIASupporting Document · PDF11 Aug 2023View
Chapter 6 BiodiversitySupporting Document · PDF11 Aug 2023View
Chapter 7 Cultural HeritageSupporting Document · PDF11 Aug 2023View
Chapter 8 Schedule of Mitigation CommitmentsSupporting Document · PDF11 Aug 2023View
Figure 4_2 ElevationsSupporting Document · PDF11 Aug 2023View
Figure 4_3 Access RouteSupporting Document · PDF11 Aug 2023View
Figure 5_1 Immediate Site ContextSupporting Document · PDF11 Aug 2023View
Figure 5_2a Landscape Character and DesignationsSupporting Document · PDF11 Aug 2023View
Figure 5_2b Landscape Character 7_5km radiusSupporting Document · PDF11 Aug 2023View
Figure 5_3a Comparative Hub ZTVSupporting Document · PDF11 Aug 2023View
Figure 5_3b Comparative Hub ZTV 7_5km radiusSupporting Document · PDF11 Aug 2023View
Figure 5_4a Comparative Blade Tip ZTVSupporting Document · PDF11 Aug 2023View
Figure 5_4b Comparative Blade Tip ZTV 7_5km radiusSupporting Document · PDF11 Aug 2023View
Figure 5_5 Cumulative SchemesSupporting Document · PDF11 Aug 2023View
Figure 5_6a_g Viewpoint VisualizationsSupporting Document · PDF11 Aug 2023View
Figure 6_1 Designated SitesSupporting Document · PDF11 Aug 2023View
Figure 7_1 Cultural Heritage Inner Study AreaSupporting Document · PDF11 Aug 2023View
Figure 7_2 Cultural Heritage Outer Study Area - ArchaeologySupporting Document · PDF11 Aug 2023View
Figure 7_3 Cultural Heritage Outer Study Area - Built HeritageSupporting Document · PDF11 Aug 2023View
Figure 7_4-7_13 Cultural Heritage Visualization ViewpointsSupporting Document · PDF11 Aug 2023View
Figures CoverSupporting Document · PDF11 Aug 2023View
Appendices CoverSupporting Document · PDF11 Aug 2023View
Appendix 2_1 OIC Screening OpinionSupporting Document · PDF11 Aug 2023View
Appendix 4_1 Ludenhill Noise ReportSupporting Document · PDF11 Aug 2023View
Appendix 5_1 LVIA MethodologySupporting Document · PDF11 Aug 2023View
Appendix 5_2 Visualization MethodologySupporting Document · PDF11 Aug 2023View
Appendix 5_3 NSA Special QualitiesSupporting Document · PDF11 Aug 2023View
Appendix 5_4 NatureScot LCTsSupporting Document · PDF11 Aug 2023View
Appendix 5_5 Effects on ViewpointsSupporting Document · PDF11 Aug 2023View
Appendix 7_1 Designated Heritage Assets within Inner Study AreaSupporting Document · PDF11 Aug 2023View
Appendix 7_2 Non-Designated Heritage Assets within Inner Study ASupporting Document · PDF11 Aug 2023View
Appendix 7_3 Archaeology Scheduled Monuments within Outer StudySupporting Document · PDF11 Aug 2023View
Appendix 7_4 Built Heritage Designated Assets within Outer StudySupporting Document · PDF11 Aug 2023View
Supporting statement and policy appraisalSupporting Document · PDF11 Aug 2023View

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