Screening modelling and risk identification reports
In 2019 SEPA introduced a new regulatory framework for finfish aquaculture to strengthen protection of the marine environment.
The SEPA website sets out the processes which operators follow to obtain a permit to operate a finfish farm. Before an application is made, an operator should provide an outline of the proposed farm. SEPA will then prepare a Screening Modelling and Risk Identification Report which assesses the suitability of the proposed site with respect to: dispersal of waste, the potential influence on sensitive features and level of modelling required to address any identified risks. This information will be used by the operator in preparing an application and will help inform early engagement with the community and other stakeholders.
Reports take into account other licenced farms as well as active pre-application proposals within the proposed area, as appropriate. The reports do not contain a decision as to whether an application (if received) will be granted and information within the reports will be superseded by information provided by the applicant as the application progresses.
Applications which are informed by Screening Modelling and Risk Identification Reports will include more detailed information allowing full assessment of the risks of any application as part of the CAR determination.
This page provides access to screening modelling and risk assessment reports for live pre-applications and applications which have not yet been determined. Some of the proposals will continue to application, others may be amended based on information provided at consultation, and in some instances, operators will decide not to proceed to the application stage. A long delay in progressing from the pre-application screening report to application, may also result in additional information being required, if circumstances have changed in the intervening period.
It is not possible for SEPA to take any comments relating to these reports at this stage. SEPA will consult on proposals, where appropriate, once a full application has been received.
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Active screening modelling and risk identification reports
| Reference / Document link | Site name | Date added to the website | Updates |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAR/L/5010255 | Tarenish (TARE1) | 23 June 2025 | |
| CAR/L/5002079 | Morrisons Rock (MORR1) | 23 June 2025 | |
| CAR/L/5010344 | Rum 2 (RUM2) | 12 June 2025 | |
| CAR/L/5010234 | Sound of Harris (SOH1) | 12 June 2025 | |
| CAR/L/1009643 |
Maol Ban (MAOB1) | 20 February 2025 | |
CAR/L/1010432 |
Cairidh (CAIR1) | 20 February 2025 | |
| CAR/L/1004225 | Kirknoust (BOH2) | 12 December 2024 | |
| CAR/L/5009249 | Tabhaigh East (TABE1) | 10 December 2024 | |
| CAR/L/1010366 | Etive 3 (Port na Mine) (FFMC84) | 10 December 2024 | |
| CAR/L/5007299 | Strome Mor (SMOR1) | 10 December 2024 | |
| Etive 4: Aird Point (APT1) | 04 December 2024 | ||
| CAR/L/1042067 | Etive 6: Sailean Ruadh (SAR1) | 04 December 2024 | |
| CAR/L/5007470 | Hyskier (HYSK1) | 13 November 2024 | |
| CAR/L/5007055 | Loch Snizort West (SNZW1) | 13 November 2024 | |
| CAR/L/5001524 | Little Colonsay (LCLS1) | 13 November 2024 | |
| CAR/L/1151722 | Skelwick Skerry | 25 September 2024 | |
| CAR/L/5006546 | Vemetry | 05 August 2024 | |
| CAR/L/5007055 | Loch Snizort | 05 August 2024 | Report has been superseded by Loch Snizort West (SNZW1) |
| CAR/L/1002890 | Greshornish | 28 August 2024 | |
| CAR/L/1013016 | Trilleachan Mor (TRM 1) | 14 June 2024 | |
| CAR/L/1004202 | Fish Holm | 14 May 2024 | |
| CAR/L/1129793 | Tabhaigh | 07 December 2023 | |
| CAR/L/1002996 | Vest Ness | 13 November 2023 | |
| CAR/L/1004213 | Bay of Cleat North | 13 November 2023 | |
| CAR/L/1002326 | Fiunary | 07 July 2023 | |
| CAR/L/1003931 | Shapinsay, Veantrow Bay | 21 June 2023 | |
| CAR/L/1002994 | Caolas Loch Portain | 23 March 2023 | |
| CAR/L/1003888 | Meil Bay | 28 October 2022 | |
| CAR/L/5003381 | Quanterness | 28 October 2022 | |
| CAR/L/5001689 | Lurignish | 29 June 2022 | |
| CAR/L/5002079 | Morrison's Rock | 7 June 2022 | |
| CAR/L/5001524 | Little Colonsay | 20 April 2022 |