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  1. Ref ORK/19/155/NMV/01Windows, Doors & Glazing

    Hundland Schoolhouse, Hundland Road, Birsay, Orkney KW17 2NR

    Received 06 Oct 2026Validated 02 Nov 2026Updated 03 Nov 2026
    More API fields (16)
    Application Uid
    orkney:19/155/NMV/01
    Source Council
    orkney
    Source System
    idox
    Council
    Orkney Islands Council
    Council Code
    ork
    Portal Url
    https://planningandwarrant.orkney.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=TMHMUZMD01V00&activeTab=summary
    Site Postcode
    KW17 2NR
    Site Outcode
    KW17
    Admin Ward
    West Mainland
    Parliamentary Constituency
    Orkney and Shetland
    Interesting
    No
    Interest Confidence
    0.85
    Interest Reason
    A routine external finish change from cream to grey wet dash with only location and elevation plans.
    Interest Signals
    external_finish, colour_change, routine, schoolhouse, minor
    Data Source
    planning
    Tags
    education
    Category
    Windows, Doors & Glazing
    Received
    06 Oct 2026
    Validated
    02 Nov 2026
    Last Scraped
    03 Nov 2026
  2. Ref ORK/26/310/REG62Legal / Administrative

    Sanday To North Ronaldsay, Orkney

    Received 13 Oct 2026Validated 30 Oct 2026Updated 03 Nov 2026
    More API fields (12)
    Application Uid
    orkney:26/310/REG62
    Source Council
    orkney
    Source System
    idox
    Council
    Orkney Islands Council
    Council Code
    ork
    Portal Url
    https://planningandwarrant.orkney.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=TMU8EMMD01V00&activeTab=summary
    Interesting
    No
    Interest Confidence
    0.8
    Interest Reason
    Procedural Regulation 62 notification for an underground cable under general permitted development, without specifics on route or impact.
    Interest Signals
    reg62, underground_cable, permitted_development, procedural, thin_evidence
    Data Source
    planning
    Tags
    cable_routing, underground_electrical_cabling
    Category
    Legal / Administrative
    Received
    13 Oct 2026
    Validated
    30 Oct 2026
    Last Scraped
    03 Nov 2026
  3. Ref ORK/26/314/PPRenewable Energy, EV & Heat Pumps

    Foveran Hotel, St Ola Orkney KW15 1SF

    Received 16 Oct 2026Validated 30 Oct 2026Updated 03 Nov 2026
    More API fields (16)
    Application Uid
    orkney:26/314/PP
    Source Council
    orkney
    Source System
    idox
    Council
    Orkney Islands Council
    Council Code
    ork
    Portal Url
    https://planningandwarrant.orkney.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=TN02R0MDHIA00&activeTab=summary
    Site Postcode
    KW15 1SF
    Site Outcode
    KW15
    Admin Ward
    Kirkwall West and Orphir
    Parliamentary Constituency
    Orkney and Shetland
    Interesting
    Yes
    Interest Confidence
    0.6
    Interest Reason
    Ground-mounted solar array with plant store at Foveran Hotel represents a recognised hospitality site adding on-site renewable energy infrastructure.
    Interest Signals
    solar_array, hotel, renewable_energy, ground_mounted, named_venue
    Data Source
    planning
    Tags
    associated_infrastructure, ground_mounted_solar_panels, solar
    Category
    Renewable Energy, EV & Heat Pumps
    Received
    16 Oct 2026
    Validated
    30 Oct 2026
    Last Scraped
    03 Nov 2026
  4. Ref ORK/26/315/PPNew-Build & Major Development

    Dale, Outertown Road, Stromness Parish Orkney KW16 3JP

    Received 19 Oct 2026Validated 30 Oct 2026Updated 30 Oct 2026
    More API fields (16)
    Application Uid
    orkney:26/315/PP
    Source Council
    orkney
    Source System
    idox
    Council
    Orkney Islands Council
    Council Code
    ork
    Portal Url
    https://planningandwarrant.orkney.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=TN57I2MDHIO00&activeTab=summary
    Site Postcode
    KW16 3JP
    Site Outcode
    KW16
    Admin Ward
    Stromness and South Isles
    Parliamentary Constituency
    Orkney and Shetland
    Interesting
    No
    Interest Confidence
    0.8
    Interest Reason
    The proposal is a routine single dwelling with integral garage and air source heat pump on a rural Orkney site.
    Interest Signals
    single_dwelling, rural_site, routine_residential, no_public_consequence
    Data Source
    planning
    Tags
    dwellinghouse, heat_pump, house_erection, integral_garage, parking_access
    Category
    New-Build & Major Development
    Received
    19 Oct 2026
    Validated
    30 Oct 2026
    Last Scraped
    30 Oct 2026
  5. Ref ORK/26/292/PPNew-Build & Major Development

    Linkshouse, Linkshouse Road, The Palace, Birsay, Orkney KW17 2LX

    Received 25 Sept 2026Validated 29 Oct 2026Updated 30 Oct 2026
    More API fields (16)
    Application Uid
    orkney:26/292/PP
    Source Council
    orkney
    Source System
    idox
    Council
    Orkney Islands Council
    Council Code
    ork
    Portal Url
    https://planningandwarrant.orkney.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=TLXGHLMDHBX00&activeTab=summary
    Site Postcode
    KW17 2LX
    Site Outcode
    KW17
    Admin Ward
    West Mainland
    Parliamentary Constituency
    Orkney and Shetland
    Interesting
    No
    Interest Confidence
    0.75
    Interest Reason
    The proposal combines house alterations with a new non-residential studio, parking, access and landscaping on a rural Orkney site, with no established wider public consequence.
    Interest Signals
    house_alteration, class_10_studio, heat_pump, site_drawings_available, modest_scale
    Data Source
    planning
    Tags
    car_parking, class_10_use, heat_pump, house_extension, landscaping, parking_access, studio_outbuilding
    Category
    New-Build & Major Development
    Received
    25 Sept 2026
    Validated
    29 Oct 2026
    Last Scraped
    30 Oct 2026
  6. Ref ORK/26/263/PPRenewable Energy, EV & Heat Pumps

    St Johns Kirk, North Walls, Hoy, Orkney

    Received 01 Sept 2026Validated 20 Oct 2026Updated 27 Oct 2026
    More API fields (12)
    Application Uid
    orkney:26/263/PP
    Source Council
    orkney
    Source System
    idox
    Council
    Orkney Islands Council
    Council Code
    ork
    Portal Url
    https://planningandwarrant.orkney.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=TKP0GOMDH5E00&activeTab=summary
    Interesting
    No
    Interest Confidence
    0.96
    Interest Reason
    Routine low-scale planning administration with no clear wider public relevance.
    Interest Signals
    prefilter_routine_low_scale
    Data Source
    planning
    Tags
    electrical_control_equipment_enclosures, ground_mounted_solar_panels, shed, solar, underground_electrical_cabling
    Category
    Renewable Energy, EV & Heat Pumps
    Received
    01 Sept 2026
    Validated
    20 Oct 2026
    Last Scraped
    27 Oct 2026
  7. Ref ORK/26/262/LBExternal Lighting & Fixtures

    St Johns Kirk, North Walls, Hoy

    Received 01 Sept 2026Validated 26 Oct 2026Updated 27 Oct 2026
    More API fields (12)
    Application Uid
    orkney:26/262/LB
    Source Council
    orkney
    Source System
    idox
    Council
    Orkney Islands Council
    Council Code
    ork
    Portal Url
    https://planningandwarrant.orkney.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=TKP0GCMDH5900&activeTab=summary
    Interesting
    No
    Interest Confidence
    0.8
    Interest Reason
    Proposed internal and external lighting with cabling at St Johns Kirk is ordinary fixture work at a listed building without evidence of wider public consequence.
    Interest Signals
    listed_building, lighting_fixtures, routine, low_detail
    Data Source
    planning
    Tags
    cable_routing, external_lighting
    Category
    External Lighting & Fixtures
    Received
    01 Sept 2026
    Validated
    26 Oct 2026
    Last Scraped
    27 Oct 2026
  8. Ref ORK/26/316/EBTelecommunications

    Sunnybrae Caravan (Land Near), Sanday, Orkney

    Received 16 Oct 2026Validated 16 Oct 2026Updated 27 Oct 2026
    More API fields (12)
    Application Uid
    orkney:26/316/EB
    Source Council
    orkney
    Source System
    idox
    Council
    Orkney Islands Council
    Council Code
    ork
    Portal Url
    https://planningandwarrant.orkney.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=TN5QVFMD01V00&activeTab=summary
    Interesting
    No
    Interest Confidence
    0.98
    Interest Reason
    Routine telecoms infrastructure application with limited wider public relevance.
    Interest Signals
    routine_telecom_application, telecoms_suppressed
    Data Source
    planning
    Tags
    telecomms, telecoms_pole, telecoms_pole_count_3, wooden_pole
    Category
    Telecommunications
    Received
    16 Oct 2026
    Validated
    16 Oct 2026
    Last Scraped
    27 Oct 2026
  9. Ref ORK/26/264/PPNew-Build & Major Development

    Upper House Ruin, Sandwick, Orkney

    Received 01 Sept 2026Validated 23 Oct 2026Updated 27 Oct 2026
    More API fields (12)
    Application Uid
    orkney:26/264/PP
    Source Council
    orkney
    Source System
    idox
    Council
    Orkney Islands Council
    Council Code
    ork
    Portal Url
    https://planningandwarrant.orkney.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=TKP0GTMDH5H00&activeTab=summary
    Interesting
    No
    Interest Confidence
    0.7
    Interest Reason
    A one-for-one replacement house with an air source heat pump is a modest single-dwelling proposal without evidence of wider public consequence.
    Interest Signals
    replacement_dwelling, heat_pump, single_dwelling, site_plans
    Data Source
    planning
    Tags
    dwellinghouse, heat_pump, house_erection, replacement_dwelling
    Category
    New-Build & Major Development
    Received
    01 Sept 2026
    Validated
    23 Oct 2026
    Last Scraped
    27 Oct 2026
  10. Ref ORK/26/267/PPNew-Build & Major Development

    Rendalls Bakery, Finstown Firth Orkney KW17 2EL

    Received 03 Sept 2026Validated 19 Oct 2026Updated 27 Oct 2026
    More API fields (16)
    Application Uid
    orkney:26/267/PP
    Source Council
    orkney
    Source System
    idox
    Council
    Orkney Islands Council
    Council Code
    ork
    Portal Url
    https://planningandwarrant.orkney.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=TKSPTNMDH6900&activeTab=summary
    Site Postcode
    KW17 2EL
    Site Outcode
    KW17
    Admin Ward
    West Mainland
    Parliamentary Constituency
    Orkney and Shetland
    Interesting
    Yes
    Interest Confidence
    0.65
    Interest Reason
    Erection of a bakery building for Rendalls Bakery is a commercial development at a recognisable local business with material local retail/service consequence.
    Interest Signals
    commercial_bakery, new_build, named_business, local_service
    Data Source
    planning
    Tags
    new_build, retail
    Category
    New-Build & Major Development
    Received
    03 Sept 2026
    Validated
    19 Oct 2026
    Last Scraped
    27 Oct 2026
  11. Ref ORK/26/293/WLParking, Access & Highways

    South Bay, North Ronaldsay Orkney

    Received 25 Sept 2026Validated 15 Oct 2026Updated 27 Oct 2026
    More API fields (12)
    Application Uid
    orkney:26/293/WL
    Source Council
    orkney
    Source System
    idox
    Council
    Orkney Islands Council
    Council Code
    ork
    Portal Url
    https://planningandwarrant.orkney.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=TM2Q5YMD01V00&activeTab=summary
    Interesting
    No
    Interest Confidence
    0.7
    Interest Reason
    An 11 kV electricity cable replacement is infrastructure maintenance with some local service relevance but limited evidence of material change beyond the documented works.
    Interest Signals
    electrical_infrastructure, cable_replacement, 11kv, infrastructure_works
    Data Source
    planning
    Tags
    electrical_infrastructure, electricity_distribution_voltage_upgrade_11kv, slope_stabilisation, underground_electrical_cabling
    Category
    Parking, Access & Highways
    Received
    25 Sept 2026
    Validated
    15 Oct 2026
    Last Scraped
    27 Oct 2026
  12. Ref ORK/26/287/PPNew-Build & Major Development

    Quoyberstane (Land Near), Craigiefield Road, St Ola, Orkney

    Received 23 Sept 2026Validated 13 Oct 2026Updated 16 Oct 2026
    More API fields (12)
    Application Uid
    orkney:26/287/PP
    Source Council
    orkney
    Source System
    idox
    Council
    Orkney Islands Council
    Council Code
    ork
    Portal Url
    https://planningandwarrant.orkney.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=TLTR4RMDHBB00&activeTab=summary
    Interesting
    No
    Interest Confidence
    0.7
    Interest Reason
    This is a moderately scaled four-dwelling housing development in St Ola, Orkney, awaiting decision, with no evidence of wider public consequence beyond the new homes.
    Interest Signals
    new_build, four_dwellings, heat_pumps, drainage, orkney, awaiting_decision
    Data Source
    planning
    Tags
    drainage_wastewater_infrastructure, four_dwellinghouses, heat_pump, integral_garage, new_build, parking_access
    Category
    New-Build & Major Development
    Received
    23 Sept 2026
    Validated
    13 Oct 2026
    Last Scraped
    16 Oct 2026
  13. Ref ORK/26/298/PPChange of Use & Conversions

    30 Albert Street, Kirkwall, Orkney KW15 1HQ

    Received 29 Sept 2026Validated 29 Sept 2026Updated 16 Oct 2026
    More API fields (16)
    Application Uid
    orkney:26/298/PP
    Source Council
    orkney
    Source System
    idox
    Council
    Orkney Islands Council
    Council Code
    ork
    Portal Url
    https://planningandwarrant.orkney.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=TM4V5TMDHCU00&activeTab=summary
    Site Postcode
    KW15 1HQ
    Site Outcode
    KW15
    Admin Ward
    Kirkwall West and Orphir
    Parliamentary Constituency
    Orkney and Shetland
    Interesting
    No
    Interest Confidence
    0.75
    Interest Reason
    A store conversion to three flats on Kirkwall's Albert Street is a modest but concrete change of use in a town-centre location, awaiting decision.
    Interest Signals
    change_of_use, store_to_flats, three_flats, kirkwall, town_centre, awaiting_decision
    Data Source
    planning
    Tags
    change_of_use, flat_conversion, residential_units_3
    Category
    Change of Use & Conversions
    Received
    29 Sept 2026
    Validated
    29 Sept 2026
    Last Scraped
    16 Oct 2026
  14. Ref ORK/26/290/PPParking, Access & Highways

    Access Track (Hillside Road) Birsay Moors Nature Reserve,

    Received 24 Sept 2026Validated 24 Sept 2026Updated 14 Oct 2026
    More API fields (12)
    Application Uid
    orkney:26/290/PP
    Source Council
    orkney
    Source System
    idox
    Council
    Orkney Islands Council
    Council Code
    ork
    Portal Url
    https://planningandwarrant.orkney.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=TLVC33MDHBH00&activeTab=summary
    Interesting
    No
    Interest Confidence
    0.8
    Interest Reason
    A modest access-track and junction upgrade at a nature reserve with no evidence of material public consequence or unusual design.
    Interest Signals
    access_track_upgrade, minor_scale, nature_reserve, thin_evidence, no_public_consequence
    Data Source
    planning
    Tags
    access_roads, parking_access
    Category
    Parking, Access & Highways
    Received
    24 Sept 2026
    Validated
    24 Sept 2026
    Last Scraped
    14 Oct 2026
  15. Ref ORK/26/284/PPWindows, Doors & Glazing

    Orkney Media Group Ltd, 14 Albert Street, Kirkwall Orkney KW15 1HP

    Received 21 Sept 2026Validated 21 Sept 2026Updated 13 Oct 2026
    More API fields (16)
    Application Uid
    orkney:26/284/PP
    Source Council
    orkney
    Source System
    idox
    Council
    Orkney Islands Council
    Council Code
    ork
    Portal Url
    https://planningandwarrant.orkney.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=TLQ1TZMDHAP00&activeTab=summary
    Site Postcode
    KW15 1HP
    Site Outcode
    KW15
    Admin Ward
    Kirkwall East
    Parliamentary Constituency
    Orkney and Shetland
    Interesting
    No
    Interest Confidence
    0.95
    Interest Reason
    Routine replacement of a single fire door is not a material change in use, scale or public consequence.
    Interest Signals
    routine_door_replacement, no_form_data, no_related_applications, scale_rating_1, no_material_change
    Data Source
    planning
    Tags
    windows_doors, fire_doors
    Category
    Windows, Doors & Glazing
    Received
    21 Sept 2026
    Validated
    21 Sept 2026
    Last Scraped
    13 Oct 2026
  16. Ref ORK/26/269/PPNew-Build & Major Development

    Cribbaquoy, Church Road, Harray, Orkney KW17 2LQ

    Received 07 Sept 2026Validated 07 Oct 2026Updated 09 Oct 2026
    More API fields (16)
    Application Uid
    orkney:26/269/PP
    Source Council
    orkney
    Source System
    idox
    Council
    Orkney Islands Council
    Council Code
    ork
    Portal Url
    https://planningandwarrant.orkney.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=TKZFGLMDH6U00&activeTab=summary
    Site Postcode
    KW17 2LQ
    Site Outcode
    KW17
    Admin Ward
    West Mainland
    Parliamentary Constituency
    Orkney and Shetland
    Interesting
    Yes
    Interest Confidence
    0.72
    Interest Reason
    Three self-catering pods plus a laundry and new access represent a material tourism-related development in a rural Orkney settlement, with specific site and elevation documents in the record.
    Interest Signals
    self_catering_pods, tourism_accommodation, new_access, communal_foul_drainage, orkney, harray, rural_development, scale_rating_6, floor_and_elevation_plans
    Data Source
    planning
    Tags
    drainage_wastewater_infrastructure, holiday_pods, landscaping, new_build, parking_access, self_catering, short_let
    Category
    New-Build & Major Development
    Received
    07 Sept 2026
    Validated
    07 Oct 2026
    Last Scraped
    09 Oct 2026
  17. Ref ORK/26/301/VRLegal / Administrative

    Scapa Cottages (Land Near), St Ola

    Received 05 Oct 2026Validated 05 Oct 2026Updated 08 Oct 2026
    More API fields (12)
    Application Uid
    orkney:26/301/VR
    Source Council
    orkney
    Source System
    idox
    Council
    Orkney Islands Council
    Council Code
    ork
    Portal Url
    https://planningandwarrant.orkney.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=TMFPESMDHEJ00&activeTab=summary
    Interesting
    No
    Interest Confidence
    0.7
    Interest Reason
    Removal of an unspecified condition 2 on land near Scapa Cottages; the record does not establish what change the removal would enable.
    Interest Signals
    condition_removal, unspecified_condition, low_scale
    Data Source
    planning
    Tags
    condition_02_discharge, condition_compliance
    Category
    Legal / Administrative
    Received
    05 Oct 2026
    Validated
    05 Oct 2026
    Last Scraped
    08 Oct 2026
  18. Ref ORK/26/261/HHExtensions & Enlargements

    Sabiston Mill Cottage, Birsay Orkney KW17 2HS

    Received 01 Sept 2026Validated 10 Sept 2026Updated 08 Oct 2026
    More API fields (16)
    Application Uid
    orkney:26/261/HH
    Source Council
    orkney
    Source System
    idox
    Council
    Orkney Islands Council
    Council Code
    ork
    Portal Url
    https://planningandwarrant.orkney.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=TKOBHSMDH5400&activeTab=summary
    Site Postcode
    KW17 2HS
    Site Outcode
    KW17
    Admin Ward
    West Mainland
    Parliamentary Constituency
    Orkney and Shetland
    Interesting
    No
    Interest Confidence
    0.96
    Interest Reason
    Routine householder works with limited wider relevance.
    Interest Signals
    prefilter_routine_low_scale, routine_householder
    Data Source
    planning
    Tags
    building_extension, house_extension, shed, stables
    Category
    Extensions & Enlargements
    Received
    01 Sept 2026
    Validated
    10 Sept 2026
    Last Scraped
    08 Oct 2026
  19. Ref ORK/26/285/APNInternal Works & Accessibility

    Skesquoy, Orkney

    Received 22 Sept 2026Validated 07 Oct 2026Updated 08 Oct 2026
    More API fields (12)
    Application Uid
    orkney:26/285/APN
    Source Council
    orkney
    Source System
    idox
    Council
    Orkney Islands Council
    Council Code
    ork
    Portal Url
    https://planningandwarrant.orkney.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=TLRWHBMDHB500&activeTab=summary
    Interesting
    No
    Interest Confidence
    0.82
    Interest Reason
    A domestic-scale application for internal works and a septic tank/soakaway at Skesquoy, Orkney, with no clear public consequence, unusual design or material change to a care, community or commercial use.
    Interest Signals
    domestic_scale, internal_works, septic_tank, rural_address, no_public_consequence, thin_evidence, awaiting_decision
    Data Source
    planning
    Tags
    drainage_wastewater_infrastructure, internal_alterations, septic_tank, soakaway
    Category
    Internal Works & Accessibility
    Received
    22 Sept 2026
    Validated
    07 Oct 2026
    Last Scraped
    08 Oct 2026
  20. Ref ORK/25/269/NMV/01Roof Works & Dormers

    Sheila Fleet, 50 Albert Street, Kirkwall, Orkney KW15 1HQ

    Received 24 Sept 2026Validated 07 Oct 2026Updated 08 Oct 2026
    More API fields (16)
    Application Uid
    orkney:25/269/NMV/01
    Source Council
    orkney
    Source System
    idox
    Council
    Orkney Islands Council
    Council Code
    ork
    Portal Url
    https://planningandwarrant.orkney.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=TMJDRVMD01V00&activeTab=summary
    Site Postcode
    KW15 1HQ
    Site Outcode
    KW15
    Admin Ward
    Kirkwall West and Orphir
    Parliamentary Constituency
    Orkney and Shetland
    Interesting
    No
    Interest Confidence
    0.75
    Interest Reason
    Minor amendment to a previously approved scheme at a retail premises; the specific changes are small-scale roof and window alterations.
    Interest Signals
    non_material_amendment, minor_alteration, retail_premises
    Data Source
    planning
    Tags
    roof_works, non_material_variation, windows_doors
    Category
    Roof Works & Dormers
    Received
    24 Sept 2026
    Validated
    07 Oct 2026
    Last Scraped
    08 Oct 2026
  21. Ref ORK/26/268/HHWindows, Doors & Glazing

    33 Kirklands Road, Kirkwall Orkney KW15 1EU

    Received 04 Sept 2026Validated 29 Sept 2026Updated 07 Oct 2026
    More API fields (16)
    Application Uid
    orkney:26/268/HH
    Source Council
    orkney
    Source System
    idox
    Council
    Orkney Islands Council
    Council Code
    ork
    Portal Url
    https://planningandwarrant.orkney.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=TKTVGXMDH6J00&activeTab=summary
    Site Postcode
    KW15 1EU
    Site Outcode
    KW15
    Admin Ward
    Kirkwall West and Orphir
    Parliamentary Constituency
    Orkney and Shetland
    Interesting
    No
    Interest Confidence
    0.96
    Interest Reason
    Minor window or door works with limited wider relevance.
    Interest Signals
    prefilter_routine_low_scale, minor_window_door_works
    Data Source
    planning
    Tags
    windows_doors, decking, window_to_door_conversion
    Category
    Windows, Doors & Glazing
    Received
    04 Sept 2026
    Validated
    29 Sept 2026
    Last Scraped
    07 Oct 2026
  22. Ref ORK/26/271/PPWindows, Doors & Glazing

    11 Palace Road, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1PA

    Received 07 Sept 2026Validated 07 Sept 2026Updated 06 Oct 2026
    More API fields (16)
    Application Uid
    orkney:26/271/PP
    Source Council
    orkney
    Source System
    idox
    Council
    Orkney Islands Council
    Council Code
    ork
    Portal Url
    https://planningandwarrant.orkney.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=TL04GYMDH7800&activeTab=summary
    Site Postcode
    KW15 1PA
    Site Outcode
    KW15
    Admin Ward
    Kirkwall East
    Parliamentary Constituency
    Orkney and Shetland
    Interesting
    No
    Interest Confidence
    0.96
    Interest Reason
    Minor window or door works with limited wider relevance.
    Interest Signals
    prefilter_routine_low_scale, minor_window_door_works
    Data Source
    planning
    Tags
    windows_doors, householder_context, roof_works, rooflights
    Category
    Windows, Doors & Glazing
    Received
    07 Sept 2026
    Validated
    07 Sept 2026
    Last Scraped
    06 Oct 2026
  23. Ref ORK/26/272/LBRoof Works & Dormers

    Watergate House, Watergate, Kirkwall, Orkney KW15 1PD

    Received 14 Sept 2026Validated 14 Sept 2026Updated 06 Oct 2026
    More API fields (16)
    Application Uid
    orkney:26/272/LB
    Source Council
    orkney
    Source System
    idox
    Council
    Orkney Islands Council
    Council Code
    ork
    Portal Url
    https://planningandwarrant.orkney.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=TLD35EMDH8N00&activeTab=summary
    Site Postcode
    KW15 1PD
    Site Outcode
    KW15
    Admin Ward
    Kirkwall East
    Parliamentary Constituency
    Orkney and Shetland
    Interesting
    No
    Interest Confidence
    0.85
    Interest Reason
    This is a routine retrospective roof covering and lead work consent for a listed building, with no material change in use, scale or public consequence evidenced in the supplied record.
    Interest Signals
    retrospective, listed_building_consent, roof_works, routine_maintenance, no_change_of_use, minimal_evidence, scale_rating_2
    Data Source
    planning
    Tags
    roof_works, flues_ventilation, leadwork_updates, reroofing, retrospective
    Category
    Roof Works & Dormers
    Received
    14 Sept 2026
    Validated
    14 Sept 2026
    Last Scraped
    06 Oct 2026
  24. Ref ORK/26/270/PPNew-Build & Major Development

    Former Agricultural Buildings, Nether Onston, Stenness,

    Received 07 Sept 2026Validated 07 Sept 2026Updated 04 Oct 2026
    More API fields (12)
    Application Uid
    orkney:26/270/PP
    Source Council
    orkney
    Source System
    idox
    Council
    Orkney Islands Council
    Council Code
    ork
    Portal Url
    https://planningandwarrant.orkney.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=TKZFGQMDH6X00&activeTab=summary
    Interesting
    No
    Interest Confidence
    0.6
    Interest Reason
    Routine single-dwelling replacement in a rural location with no clear wider public consequence or material local change.
    Interest Signals
    rural, single_dwelling, one_for_one_replacement, thin_evidence
    Data Source
    planning
    Tags
    dwellinghouse, farm_steading_context, garage_outbuilding, heat_pump, house_erection, parking_access, replacement_dwelling, walled_garden
    Category
    New-Build & Major Development
    Received
    07 Sept 2026
    Validated
    07 Sept 2026
    Last Scraped
    04 Oct 2026
  25. Ref ORK/26/286/PNTelecommunications

    Highbrake (Land Near), Orphir Orkney

    Received 18 Sept 2026Validated 18 Sept 2026Updated 04 Oct 2026
    More API fields (12)
    Application Uid
    orkney:26/286/PN
    Source Council
    orkney
    Source System
    idox
    Council
    Orkney Islands Council
    Council Code
    ork
    Portal Url
    https://planningandwarrant.orkney.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=TLT1K3MD01V00&activeTab=summary
    Interesting
    No
    Interest Confidence
    0.98
    Interest Reason
    Routine telecoms infrastructure application with limited wider public relevance.
    Interest Signals
    routine_telecom_application, telecoms_suppressed
    Data Source
    planning
    Tags
    telecomms, prior_notification, telecoms_pole, telecoms_pole_count_1, telecoms_pole_height_9m, wooden_pole
    Category
    Telecommunications
    Received
    18 Sept 2026
    Validated
    18 Sept 2026
    Last Scraped
    04 Oct 2026
  26. Ref ORK/26/249/HHExtensions & Enlargements

    Nordene, St Ola Orkney KW15 1SX

    Received 25 Aug 2026Validated 25 Aug 2026Updated 26 Sept 2026
    More API fields (16)
    Application Uid
    orkney:26/249/HH
    Source Council
    orkney
    Source System
    idox
    Council
    Orkney Islands Council
    Council Code
    ork
    Portal Url
    https://planningandwarrant.orkney.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=TKBCTPMDH2W00&activeTab=summary
    Site Postcode
    KW15 1SX
    Site Outcode
    KW15
    Admin Ward
    Kirkwall East
    Parliamentary Constituency
    Orkney and Shetland
    Interesting
    No
    Interest Confidence
    0.9
    Interest Reason
    Domestic extension at a single dwelling with minimal supporting evidence.
    Interest Signals
    domestic_extension, low_scale, thin_documents
    Data Source
    planning
    Tags
    dwellinghouse, house_extension
    Category
    Extensions & Enlargements
    Received
    25 Aug 2026
    Validated
    25 Aug 2026
    Last Scraped
    26 Sept 2026
  27. Ref ORK/26/282/SCRLegal / Administrative

    Kranyo (Land Near), Holm, Orkney

    Received 21 Sept 2026Validated 21 Sept 2026Updated 27 Oct 2026
    More API fields (12)
    Application Uid
    orkney:26/282/SCR
    Source Council
    orkney
    Source System
    idox
    Council
    Orkney Islands Council
    Council Code
    ork
    Portal Url
    https://planningandwarrant.orkney.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=TLPW31MD01V00&activeTab=summary
    Interesting
    No
    Interest Confidence
    0.99
    Interest Reason
    The record's scope is unknown and there is not enough current source material to judge its likely public significance.
    Interest Signals
    screening-request, scope-unknown, documents-absent
    Data Source
    planning
    Tags
    eia_screening
    Category
    Legal / Administrative
    Received
    21 Sept 2026
    Validated
    21 Sept 2026
    Last Scraped
    27 Oct 2026
  28. Ref ORK/26/283/SCRLegal / Administrative

    Burgar Hill Wind Farm, Evie, Orkney

    Received 21 Sept 2026Validated 21 Sept 2026Updated 27 Oct 2026
    More API fields (12)
    Application Uid
    orkney:26/283/SCR
    Source Council
    orkney
    Source System
    idox
    Council
    Orkney Islands Council
    Council Code
    ork
    Portal Url
    https://planningandwarrant.orkney.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=TLPW9VMD01V00&activeTab=summary
    Interesting
    No
    Interest Confidence
    0.97
    Interest Reason
    The current record contains no development description or supporting documents, so the underlying proposal and its impact cannot be assessed. Do not infer that it is part of the turbine replacement or life-extension a...
    Interest Signals
    screening_request, scope_not_stated, documents_absent
    Data Source
    planning
    Tags
    eia_screening
    Category
    Legal / Administrative
    Received
    21 Sept 2026
    Validated
    21 Sept 2026
    Last Scraped
    27 Oct 2026
  29. Ref ORK/26/236/PIPNew-Build & Major Development

    Ayran (Land Near), Pickaquoy Road, Kirkwall Orkney

    Received 12 Aug 2026Validated 22 Sept 2026Updated 22 Sept 2026
    More API fields (12)
    Application Uid
    orkney:26/236/PIP
    Source Council
    orkney
    Source System
    idox
    Council
    Orkney Islands Council
    Council Code
    ork
    Portal Url
    https://planningandwarrant.orkney.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=TJNA5GMDGZ200&activeTab=summary
    Interesting
    Yes
    Interest Confidence
    0.7
    Interest Reason
    Two-house proposal in Kirkwall at scale rating 6 with site layout and levels documents.
    Interest Signals
    new_build, two_houses, kirkwall, scale_6, pip
    Data Source
    planning
    Tags
    dwellinghouse, new_build, planning_permission_in_principle, two_dwellinghouses
    Category
    New-Build & Major Development
    Received
    12 Aug 2026
    Validated
    22 Sept 2026
    Last Scraped
    22 Sept 2026
  30. Ref ORK/26/239/PPNew-Build & Major Development

    1 Dale Park (Site At) St Ola Kirkwall Orkney

    Received 13 Aug 2026Validated 16 Sept 2026Updated 22 Sept 2026
    More API fields (12)
    Application Uid
    orkney:26/239/PP
    Source Council
    orkney
    Source System
    idox
    Council
    Orkney Islands Council
    Council Code
    ork
    Portal Url
    https://planningandwarrant.orkney.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=TJPK3FMDGZH00&activeTab=summary
    Interesting
    No
    Interest Confidence
    0.95
    Interest Reason
    The proposal is a routine single-house design change in the available summary; no wider site or policy issue is established.
    Interest Signals
    single-home, design-change, air-source-heat-pump, awaiting-decision
    Data Source
    planning
    Tags
    dwellinghouse, heat_pump, house_erection, integral_garage, new_build, parking_access
    Category
    New-Build & Major Development
    Received
    13 Aug 2026
    Validated
    16 Sept 2026
    Last Scraped
    22 Sept 2026

Street & application shelf

A lighter HTML shelf for direct address and postcode lookups underneath the richer digest above.

30 recent addresses
  1. Hundland Schoolhouse, Hundland Road, Birsay, Orkney KW17 2NR
    06 Oct 2026
  2. Sanday To North Ronaldsay, Orkney
    13 Oct 2026
  3. Foveran Hotel, St Ola Orkney KW15 1SF
    16 Oct 2026
  4. Dale, Outertown Road, Stromness Parish Orkney KW16 3JP
    19 Oct 2026
  5. Linkshouse, Linkshouse Road, The Palace, Birsay, Orkney KW17 2LX
    25 Sept 2026
  6. St Johns Kirk, North Walls, Hoy, Orkney
    01 Sept 2026
  7. St Johns Kirk, North Walls, Hoy
    01 Sept 2026
  8. Sunnybrae Caravan (Land Near), Sanday, Orkney
    16 Oct 2026
  9. Upper House Ruin, Sandwick, Orkney
    01 Sept 2026
  10. Rendalls Bakery, Finstown Firth Orkney KW17 2EL
    03 Sept 2026
  11. South Bay, North Ronaldsay Orkney
    25 Sept 2026
  12. Quoyberstane (Land Near), Craigiefield Road, St Ola, Orkney
    23 Sept 2026
  13. 30 Albert Street, Kirkwall, Orkney KW15 1HQ
    29 Sept 2026
  14. Access Track (Hillside Road) Birsay Moors Nature Reserve,
    24 Sept 2026
  15. Orkney Media Group Ltd, 14 Albert Street, Kirkwall Orkney KW15 1HP
    21 Sept 2026
  16. Cribbaquoy, Church Road, Harray, Orkney KW17 2LQ
    07 Sept 2026
  17. Scapa Cottages (Land Near), St Ola
    05 Oct 2026
  18. Sabiston Mill Cottage, Birsay Orkney KW17 2HS
    01 Sept 2026
  19. Skesquoy, Orkney
    22 Sept 2026
  20. Sheila Fleet, 50 Albert Street, Kirkwall, Orkney KW15 1HQ
    24 Sept 2026
  21. 33 Kirklands Road, Kirkwall Orkney KW15 1EU
    04 Sept 2026
  22. 11 Palace Road, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1PA
    07 Sept 2026
  23. Watergate House, Watergate, Kirkwall, Orkney KW15 1PD
    14 Sept 2026
  24. Former Agricultural Buildings, Nether Onston, Stenness,
    07 Sept 2026
  25. Highbrake (Land Near), Orphir Orkney
    18 Sept 2026
  26. Nordene, St Ola Orkney KW15 1SX
    25 Aug 2026
  27. Kranyo (Land Near), Holm, Orkney
    21 Sept 2026
  28. Burgar Hill Wind Farm, Evie, Orkney
    21 Sept 2026
  29. Ayran (Land Near), Pickaquoy Road, Kirkwall Orkney
    12 Aug 2026
  30. 1 Dale Park (Site At) St Ola Kirkwall Orkney
    13 Aug 2026