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ORK/26/176/PP

Bu' Of Cairston, Bu Road, Stromness, Orkney KW16 3JH

Awaiting decisionWorth watchingChange of Use & Conversions1/2
Planning document
1 / 4
Received

4 June 2026

Validated

22 July 2026

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312 of 345 official records received 1 Sept 2025 – 31 Aug 2026 were available when checked on 6 Sept 2026. 33 records from that period are still being added or checked.

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Planning signals

4 detected traits

Context
Residential Conversion
Specific
Garage OutbuildingHouse ErectionParking Access
AI summary

Proposed conversion and extension of a mill into a dwelling, plus a new house and garage, replacing two existing units.

Impact scale

Estimated scale of impact on the surrounding area.

5/10
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City Scope · Planning application

Application ORK/26/176/PP

Bu' Of Cairston, Bu Road, Stromness, Orkney KW16 3JH

Reference
ORK/26/176/PP
Address
Bu' Of Cairston, Bu Road, Stromness, Orkney KW16 3JH
Status
Awaiting decision
Category
Change of Use & Conversions
Impact scale
5/10
Authority
Orkney Islands Council
Received
Validated
Last checked
Added to City Scope

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Plain-language summary

Proposed conversion and extension of a mill into a dwelling, plus a new house and garage, replacing two existing units.

As filed with the council

Change of use and extend mill to form a dwelling house, and erect a dwelling house and garage (two-for-one)

  • ORK/26/173/HHAwaiting decision3 June 2026

    Plans to extend and alter a house at Bu of Cairston, creating extra living space with changes to the external appearance.