Salmon Farming Archives

North Arran Salmon Farm Refused

In March 2021, North Ayrshire Council Planning Committee unanimously refused the Scottish Salmon Company's application for a salmon farm off the north east coast of Arran at Millstone Point. There was masss community opposition to this farm, which would have spoiled one of Arran's truly wild and tranquil coastlines.

Official Responses to the Revised North Arran Salmon Farm Application

A month of public consultation has closed; we expect North Ayrshire Planning Committee to meet in early 2021 to discuss the application.

Responding to the Revised North Arran Salmon Farm Planning Application 2020

On 9th October 2020 the Scottish Salmon Company submitted their revised planning application for a proposed development off Millstone Point to North Ayrshire Council. Comments have been invited by members of the public and here we provide a briefing note for those wishing to respond.