Notice is hereby given that Argyll and Bute Council, 1A Manse Brae, Lochgilphead PA31 8RD have applied to the Scottish Ministers for marine licences under section 20 of the Marine (Scotland) Act 2010 to carry out construction, dredging and deposit of dredge material associated with the breakwater project at Iona Harbour, coordinates as per below (WGS84)

Dredge Area

Construction Area

The proposed works are subject to an environmental impact assessment (“EIA”) under the above EIA Regulations.

Copies of the applications, including plans detailing the location, together with a copy of the EIA report discussing Argyll and Bute Council’s proposed development in more detail and presenting an analysis of the environmental implications, are available for inspection, free of charge at: The Argyll Hotel, Isle of Iona, Argyll, PA76 6SJ (Monday to Friday, 0900 – 1700), Calmac ferry terminal building waiting room, Fionnphort, Isle of Mull, PA66 6BL (Monday to Saturday, 0900 – 1600), Planning and Building Standards, Argyll and Bute Council, 1A Manse Brae, Lochgilphead, Argyll, PA31 8RD (Monday to Friday, 0900 – 1700).

The EIA Report can also be viewed online at:

https://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/roads-and-travel/marine-services/iona-breakwater-works and https://marine.gov.scot/ml/iona-harbour-redevelopment. Copies of the EIA report can also be obtained from:

Infrastructure Design, Argyll and Bute Council, 1A Manse Brae, Argyll, PA31 8RD (tel: 01546 604 531) at a charge of £60.00 hard copy and £15.00 on CD/USB stick (including postage and packaging). Copies of a short non-technical summary are available free of charge.

Any representations should be made in writing to the consenting authority by email to: md.marinelicensing@gov.scot or by post to The Scottish Government, Marine Directorate Licensing Operations Team, Marine Laboratory, 375 Victoria Road, Aberdeen, AB11 9DB, identifying the proposed works and specifying grounds for the representation, not later than 15th December 2023. The Scottish Ministers may consider representations received after this date. Representations should be dated and clearly state the name (in block capitals) and the email or postal address of those making the representation.

Subsequent submission by Argyll and Bute Council of additional information (as defined in the above EIA Regulations) to the Scottish Ministers will be publicised in a similar manner to the current application including publication on the above websites. Representations relative to additional information should be made on the same basis as detailed above.

Having considered the applications and the above legislation together with any representations received the Scottish Ministers may:

· grant marine licences with or without conditions attached; or

· refuse the application

Fair Processing Notice

The Scottish Government’s Marine Directorate - Licensing Operations Team (“MD-LOT”) determine applications for marine licences under the Marine (Scotland) Act 2010. During the consultation process any person having an interest in the outcome of the applications may make a representation to MD-LOT. The representation may contain personal information, for example a name or address. This representation will only be used for the purpose of determining an application and will be stored securely in the Scottish Government’s official corporate record. Representations will be shared with the applicant and/or agent acting on behalf of the applicant, any people or organisations that we consult in relation to the application and, where necessary, be published online, however personal information will be removed before sharing or publishing.

A full privacy notice can be found at: https://www.gov.scot/policies/marine-and-fisheries-licensing/marine-licensing-operations-team-privacy-notice/. If you are unable to access this, or you have any queries or concerns about how your personal data will be handled, contact MD-LOT by email at: md.marinelicensing@gov.scot or by post to MD-LOT, Marine Laboratory, 375 Victoria Road, Aberdeen, AB11 9DB.