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Planning applications in Orkney

188 applications collected

Applications we hold
193
Approved in the last 90 days
9
Typical time to a decision
64 days

Latest applications

OrkneyPlanning PermissionAwaiting Decision

Erect a house with an integral garage and an ASHP (for a retiring farmer)

Dale, Outertown Road, Stromness Parish Orkney KW16 3JPSubmitted 30 Oct 2026Updated 17 days ago26/315/PP
OrkneyElectricity Undertaking NotificationDecided

Install 3 x 8.4m wooden poles

Sunnybrae Caravan (Land Near), Sanday, OrkneySubmitted 16 Oct 2026Updated 20 days ago26/316/EB
OrkneyRegulation 62Awaiting Decision

Regulation 62 application to carry out development granted by a general development order, to install an underground cable

Sanday To North Ronaldsay, OrkneySubmitted 30 Oct 2026Updated 23 days ago26/310/REG62
OrkneyNon Material VariationAwaiting Decision

Change of external finish from cream wet dash to grey wet dash

Hundland Schoolhouse, Hundland Road, Birsay, Orkney KW17 2NRSubmitted 2 Nov 2026Updated 1 month ago19/155/NMV/01
OrkneyVary Condition(S) Of Planning ConsentAwaiting Decision

Remove the requirement to close an access under an existing planning permission.

Scapa Cottages (Land Near), St Ola OrkneySubmitted 5 Oct 2026Updated 1 month ago26/301/VR
OrkneyPlanning PermissionAwaiting Decision

Change of use from a store to three flats

30 Albert Street, Kirkwall, Orkney KW15 1HQSubmitted 29 Sep 2026Updated 1 month ago26/298/PP
OrkneyWorks LicenceAwaiting Decision

Replacement of the existing electricity cable, including installation of a new 11 kV cable and associated cable protection and stabilisation works, and removal of the existing…

South Bay, North Ronaldsay OrkneySubmitted 15 Oct 2026Updated 1 month ago26/293/WL
OrkneyPlanning PermissionAwaiting Decision

Alteration to existing house Class 7 and erect a studio Class 10 (non-residential) with an air source heat pump and associated car parking, access and landscaping

Linkshouse, Linkshouse Road, The Palace, Birsay, Orkney KW17 2LXSubmitted 29 Oct 2026Updated 1 month ago26/292/PP
OrkneyPlanning PermissionAwaiting Decision

Upgrade junction and track (125m)

Access Track (Hillside Road) Birsay Moors Nature Reserve, Birsay, OrkneySubmitted 24 Sep 2026Updated 1 month ago26/290/PP
OrkneyNon Material VariationAwaiting Decision

Add unspecified items to the rear flat roof and remove a projecting side window from the plans.

Sheila Fleet, 50 Albert Street, Kirkwall, Orkney KW15 1HQ£2k–£5k of workSubmitted 7 Oct 2026Updated 1 month ago25/269/NMV/01
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OrkneyPlanning PermissionAwaiting Decision

Erect four houses (three with integral garages) and air source heat pumps (4 x one-for-one) and install drainage infrastructure

Quoyberstane (Land Near), Craigiefield Road, St Ola, OrkneySubmitted 13 Oct 2026Updated 1 month ago26/287/PP
OrkneyAgricultural Prior NotificationAwaiting Decision

Carry out internal alterations and install a septic tank with a soakaway for wastewater disposal.

Skesquoy, Orkney£15k–£35k of workSubmitted 7 Oct 2026Updated 1 month ago26/285/APN
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OrkneyPlanning PermissionAwaiting Decision

Replace a fire door

Orkney Media Group Ltd, 14 Albert Street, Kirkwall Orkney KW15 1HPSubmitted 21 Sep 2026Updated 1 month ago26/284/PP
OrkneyScreeningAwaiting Decision

Screening request

Burgar Hill Wind Farm, Evie, OrkneySubmitted 21 Sep 2026Updated 1 month ago26/283/SCR
OrkneyScreeningAwaiting Decision

Screening request

Kranyo (Land Near), Holm, OrkneySubmitted 21 Sep 2026Updated 1 month ago26/282/SCR
OrkneyPrior NotificationDecided

Install one nine-metre wooden utility pole.

Highbrake (Land Near), Orphir OrkneySubmitted 18 Sep 2026Updated 1 month ago26/286/PN
OrkneyPlanning PermissionAwaiting Decision

Extend care home and install three air source heat pumps

Kalisgarth Care Centre, Howanbreck, Westray, Orkney KW17 2DGSubmitted 2 Nov 2026Updated 1 month ago26/276/PP
OrkneyListed BuildingAwaiting Decision

Replace the roof covering, leadwork and a vent on a listed building; the work has already been carried out.

Watergate House, Watergate, Kirkwall, Orkney KW15 1PD£15k–£35k of workSubmitted 14 Sep 2026Updated 1 month ago26/272/LB
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OrkneyPlanning PermissionAwaiting Decision

One for one replacement of redundant farm building with house and garage, including heat pump, with retention of existing buildings as garage and walled garden

Former Agricultural Buildings, Nether Onston, Stenness,Submitted 7 Sep 2026Updated 1 month ago26/270/PP
OrkneyPlanning PermissionAwaiting Decision

Erect three self-catering pods and a laundry with communal foul drainage system and associated landscaping and create an access

Cribbaquoy, Church Road, Harray, Orkney KW17 2LQSubmitted 7 Oct 2026Updated 1 month ago26/269/PP
OrkneyPlanning PermissionAwaiting Decision

Install replacement rooflight

11 Palace Road, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1PASubmitted 7 Sep 2026Updated 1 month ago26/271/PP
OrkneyHouseholderAwaiting Decision

Install patio doors in an existing window opening and associated decking outside

33 Kirklands Road, Kirkwall Orkney KW15 1EUSubmitted 29 Sep 2026Updated 2 months ago26/268/HH
OrkneyPlanning PermissionAwaiting Decision

Erect a bakery

Rendalls Bakery, Finstown Firth Orkney KW17 2ELSubmitted 19 Oct 2026Updated 2 months ago26/267/PP
OrkneyListed BuildingAwaiting Decision

Install internal and external lighting and cabling (with covers)

St Johns Kirk, North Walls, HoySubmitted 26 Oct 2026Updated 2 months ago26/262/LB