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Erect a wind turbine (maximum height 64 metres) (repowering of existing site)

Newark (Land Near), Skelwick, Westray, Orkney

DecidedReference: 24/298/TPPOrkney Islands

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Application summary

Status
Decided
Application type
Turbine Planning Permission
Received
30 Jul 2024
Validated
2 Sept 2024
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Orkney Islands

Application overview

Erect a wind turbine (maximum height 64 metres) (repowering of existing site)

Proposal details

Reference
24/298/TPP
Alternative references
100679946-001
Ward
North Isles
Agent
The Energy Worksop

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Application location

Newark (Land Near), Skelwick, Westray, Orkney

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Documents 29 of 29

DocumentPublishedAction
Elevations - ComparisonDrawing - Approved · PDF13 Feb 2025View
ElevationsDrawing - Approved · PDF13 Feb 2025View
Location PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF13 Feb 2025View
Site PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF13 Feb 2025View
ApprovedDecision Notice · PDF13 Feb 2025View
Planning Handling ReportPlanning Handling Report · PDF24 Jan 2025View
Roads ServicesConsultation Response · PDF8 Jan 2025View
Screening Opinion - EIA Not RequiredOther · PDF31 Oct 2024View
Wirelines from four viewpointsSupporting Document · PDF7 Oct 2024View
ZTV Map (Zone of Theoretical Visibility)Supporting Document · PDF7 Oct 2024View
Supporting StatementSupporting Document · PDF30 Sept 2024View
HIAL (Highlands & Islands Airports Ltd)Consultation Response · PDF25 Sept 2024View
JRC (Joint Radio Company)Consultation Response · PDF23 Sept 2024View
NATS (National Air Traffic Services)Consultation Response · PDF20 Sept 2024View
Environmental HealthConsultation Response · PDF20 Sept 2024View
MoD (Ministry of Defence)Consultation Response · PDF17 Sept 2024View
BTConsultation Response · PDF12 Sept 2024View
Airfield SuperintendantConsultation Response · PDF11 Sept 2024View
AtkinsConsultation Response · PDF10 Sept 2024View
Scottish WaterConsultation Response · PDF10 Sept 2024View
JRC (Joint Radio Company)Consultation Response · PDF9 Sept 2024View
Arqiva Services LtdConsultation Response · PDF9 Sept 2024View
Biodiversity Enhancement FormSupporting Document · PDF20 Aug 2024View
Biodiversity PlanSupporting Document · PDF20 Aug 2024View
Proposed ZTV Map (Zone of Theoretical Visibility) V47Supporting Document · PDF20 Aug 2024View
Existing ZTV Map (Zone of Theoretical Visibility) V39Supporting Document · PDF20 Aug 2024View
Noise AssessmentSupporting Document · PDF30 Jul 2024View
Planning PermissionApplication Form · PDF30 Jul 2024View
Supporting StatementSupporting Document · PDF30 Jul 2024View

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