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Raised structures licensing
If you're providing raised seating or standing accommodation 600mm or more in height, you need our permission to use it.
Structures under 600mm don't generally need formal permission, but you should still let us know if you're providing one, we're required to consult the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service on all structures.
If a structure is designed to be 600mm or under, but needs packing or wedging to sit level on uneven ground, and this could take it over 600mm in places, you'll need formal permission. This is because packing or wedging can introduce additional stability risks.
Related resources
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Raised Structure Application Form
This document contains an application form for permission to use a raised structure under the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982. It asks for the applicant’s details, the structure’s purpose, design, seating or standing capacity, access, safety and stability arrangements, location, event details, and dates and times of use. Applicants using Council property must provide public liability insurance of at least £5 million. The form includes declarations, signatures, fees and submission details for Orkney Islands Council.
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Raised Structure Guidance
This document contains guidance on Orkney Islands Council’s permission requirements for raised structures used for seated or standing accommodation under the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982. Structures 600mm or more high generally need permission, while shorter structures should still be reported. It explains exemptions, safety and electrical conditions, application forms, fees, supporting documents, and the requirement to apply at least six weeks before use. It also describes consultation, objections, offences for unauthorised use or breaking conditions, and how personal information is handled.
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