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Variation to the existing section 36 consent and associated marine licence MD-00010578 for the Pentland Floating Offshore Wind Farm.

Pentland Floating Offshore Wind Farm, Dounreay, Caithness

DecidedReference: 26/213/S36CONOrkney Islands

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Application summary

Status
Decided
Application type
Scottish Government Consultation S36
Received
12 Feb 2026
Validated
12 Feb 2026
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Orkney Islands

Application overview

Variation to the existing section 36 consent and associated marine licence MD-00010578 for the Pentland Floating Offshore Wind Farm.

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Reference
26/213/S36CON

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Application location

Pentland Floating Offshore Wind Farm, Dounreay, Caithness

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ApprovedDecision Notice · PDF7 Oct 2026View
S36 ConsultationApplication Form · PDF16 Jul 2026View

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