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Change of use from agriculture to a golf driving range and erect a building with four bays

Swartland Farm, Twatt, Sandwick, Orkney

DecidedReference: 24/198/PPMAJOrkney Islands

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Application summary

Status
Decided
Application type
Planning Permission MAJ
Received
7 May 2024
Validated
6 Jun 2024
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Orkney Islands

Application overview

Change of use from agriculture to a golf driving range and erect a building with four bays

Proposal details

Reference
24/198/PPMAJ
Alternative references
100670733-001
Ward
West Mainland
Agent
KW15 1DN

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Application location

Swartland Farm, Twatt, Sandwick, Orkney

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Documents 23 of 23

DocumentPublishedAction
Biodiversity PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF4 Dec 2024View
Location PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF4 Dec 2024View
Site Plan & Site LayoutDrawing - Approved · PDF4 Dec 2024View
Elevations & Floor PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF4 Dec 2024View
Emergency Operating PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF4 Dec 2024View
Biodiversity FormDrawing - Approved · PDF4 Dec 2024View
ApprovedDecision Notice · PDF4 Dec 2024View
04 December 2024Committee Report · PDF4 Dec 2024View
Policy Officer (Environment)Consultation Response · PDF5 Nov 2024View
Policy Officer - AccessConsultation Response · PDF4 Nov 2024View
Roads ServicesConsultation Response · PDF31 Oct 2024View
SEPA (Scottish Environment Protection Agency)Consultation Response · PDF28 Oct 2024View
Engineering ServicesConsultation Response · PDF11 Oct 2024View
Policy Officer (Environment)Consultation Response · PDF24 Sept 2024View
Biodiversity ReportSupporting Document · PDF9 Aug 2024View
Islands archaeologistConsultation Response · PDF22 Jul 2024View
Engineering ServicesConsultation Response · PDF22 Jul 2024View
Policy Officer (Environment)Consultation Response · PDF11 Jul 2024View
Scottish WaterConsultation Response · PDF21 Jun 2024View
SEPA (Scottish Environment Protection Agency)Consultation Response · PDF18 Jun 2024View
Operating PlanSupporting Document · PDF6 Jun 2024View
Supporting StatementSupporting Document · PDF7 May 2024View
PAC ReportSupporting Document · PDF7 May 2024View

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