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Screening request for two 850kW wind turbines (maximum height 75 meters)

Work Farm (Land Near), St Ola, Orkney

DecidedReference: 25/379/SCROrkney Islands

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Application summary

Status
Decided
Application type
Screening
Received
11 Nov 2025
Validated
11 Nov 2025
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Orkney Islands

Application overview

Screening request for two 850kW wind turbines (maximum height 75 meters)

Proposal details

Reference
25/379/SCR
Ward
Kirkwall East

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Application location

Work Farm (Land Near), St Ola, Orkney

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Documents 15 of 15

DocumentPublishedAction
Screening Opinion ? EIA RequiredDecision Notice · PDF4 Mar 2026View
NatureScotConsultation Response · PDF23 Feb 2026View
Environmental HealthConsultation Response · PDF16 Feb 2026View
Roads ServicesConsultation Response · PDF21 Jan 2026View
MoD (Ministry of Defence)Consultation Response · PDF19 Jan 2026View
HIAL (Highlands & Islands Airports Ltd)Consultation Response · PDF6 Jan 2026View
Kirkwall Airport ? Senior PilotConsultation Response · PDF6 Jan 2026View
LoganairConsultation Response · PDF6 Jan 2026View
NATS (National Air Traffic Services)Consultation Response · PDF6 Jan 2026View
HIAL (Highlands & Islands Airports Ltd)Consultation Response · PDF6 Jan 2026View
Scottish WaterConsultation Response · PDF6 Jan 2026View
Policy Officer - AccessConsultation Response · PDF6 Jan 2026View
JRC (Joint Radio Company)Consultation Response · PDF23 Dec 2025View
Screening ReportSupporting Document · PDF12 Nov 2025View
Screening RequestApplication Form · PDF12 Nov 2025View

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Decision & conditions

EIA Required
Screening Opinion ? EIA Required
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