PlotbeaconShetland Islands Council • 2026/013/PAM
Larger fish farm cages planned
Lee Of Burrafirth, Aith Voe
A fish farm at Lee of Burrafirth would have fewer, larger cages.
The fish farm would look different and could change activity on the water nearby.
Written automatically by Plotbeacon.
- Status
- Under review
- Type
- prior_approval
- Received
- 15 Sep 2026
Summary
The owner wants to replace ten fish farm cages with eight larger cages. The existing barge would stay in the same place.
The top nets and moorings would also change. People nearby may see a different layout and more activity on the water.
The applicant is asking the council to confirm the work is allowed. The supplied details do not say whether the changes are already made or approved.
About this summary
What the council wrote is the official record. This summary was made automatically by Plotbeacon from the council's notice.
What the council wrote
Application for prior notification under classes 21A, 21B, 21C and 21G of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Scotland) Order 1992 (as amended): To modify an existing fish farm by replacing 10 x 90m-circumference cages with 8 x 100m-circumference cages, to replace existing barge in same location, to change top net system to pole-supported top nets and to change moorings