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Scoping opinion request to create a fish farming site (relocate and configure existing equipment)

Kirknoust Fish Farm, Rousay, Orkney

DecidedReference: 25/154/SCOOrkney Islands

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Application summary

Status
Decided
Application type
Scoping
Received
23 Apr 2025
Validated
23 Apr 2025
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Orkney Islands

Application overview

Scoping opinion request to create a fish farming site (relocate and configure existing equipment)

Proposal details

Reference
25/154/SCO
Ward
North Isles

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Application location

Kirknoust Fish Farm, Rousay, Orkney

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Documents 28 of 28

DocumentPublishedAction
Scoping OpinionDecision Notice · PDF14 Nov 2025View
NatureScotConsultation Response · PDF27 Oct 2025View
Additional Information - Response to Marine Policy PointsSupporting Document · PDF31 Jul 2025View
Additional InformationSupporting Document · PDF9 Jul 2025View
SEPA (Scottish Environment Protection Agency)Consultation Response · PDF30 Jun 2025View
Environmental HealthConsultation Response · PDF23 Jun 2025View
Marine ServicesConsultation Response · PDF16 Jun 2025View
Islands archaeologistConsultation Response · PDF16 Jun 2025View
Policy Officer (Marine)Consultation Response · PDF16 Jun 2025View
RYA ScotlandConsultation Response · PDF9 Jun 2025View
Scottish WaterConsultation Response · PDF9 Jun 2025View
Northern Lighthouse BoardConsultation Response · PDF9 Jun 2025View
ScopingApplication Form · PDF7 May 2025View
Scoping ReportSupporting Document · PDF23 Apr 2025View
Equipment AttestationsSupporting Document · PDF23 Apr 2025View
Sea Lice Management PlanSupporting Document · PDF23 Apr 2025View
Fish Health & Welfare ManualSupporting Document · PDF23 Apr 2025View
Containment & Escape Response ProcedureSupporting Document · PDF23 Apr 2025View
Vessel Management PlanSupporting Document · PDF23 Apr 2025View
Predator Defence & Mitigation PolicySupporting Document · PDF23 Apr 2025View
Waste Management Plan.Supporting Document · PDF23 Apr 2025View
Zone of Theoretical VisibilitySupporting Document · PDF23 Apr 2025View
Daily & Weekly Pen and Barge Checks.Supporting Document · PDF23 Apr 2025View
SEPA Screening & Risk IdentificationSupporting Document · PDF23 Apr 2025View
CAS WI Preparing and Changing NetsSupporting Document · PDF23 Apr 2025View
Equilibrium Concentration Enhancement ReportSupporting Document · PDF23 Apr 2025View
Benthic Monitoring ReportSupporting Document · PDF23 Apr 2025View
Visual Survey ReportSupporting Document · PDF23 Apr 2025View

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