Consent Variation Submitted

Marine Scotland’s online project record for the Hywind Scotland Pilot Park shows that a “Hywind Scotland Pilot Park - Marine Licence Variation Application” was submitted on 14 September 2017. The entry is categorised as an Application under the Renewables – Wind project type, indicating that the developer lodged a formal request to vary an existing marine licence for the project. This follows a sequence of marine licensing activity for Hywind Scotland, where an original marine licence (05515/15/0) and subsequent variations (such as 05515/16/0 and 05515/17/0) are also listed on the same project page, illustrating an evolving consent framework as the project advanced through construction and early operation phases. By listing the marine licence variation explicitly as an “Application” with a specific submission date, the Marine Scotland register provides evidence that a consent variation process was initiated at that time. While the detailed contents of the variation are not described in the summary table, its presence within the post‑consent documentation set suggests that the developer sought to amend previously granted terms or conditions relating to construction works or deposits associated with the pilot park. This variation application forms part of the broader regulatory oversight exercised by Marine Scotland over the Hywind Scotland Pilot Park, ensuring that any modifications to licensed activities remain subject to formal review and approval before implementation.