Planning applicationORK/26/227/PP

37 & 39 Victoria Street, Stromness Orkney KW16 3BS

Awaiting decisionWorth watchingChange of Use & Conversions
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Received

28 July 2026

Validated

19 August 2026

Planning Signals

12 detected traits

Works
Facade / Exterior
Specific
Ancillary Storage WorkspaceArt StudiosClass 10 UseClass 1a ShopsClass 3 Food And Drink
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AI summary

Proposed arts hub and cafe/retail use, three-storey extension, demolition, tree removal, PV panels, VRF units and public-realm works.

Impact scale

Estimated scale of impact on the surrounding area.

6/10
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Application ORK/26/227/PP

37 & 39 Victoria Street, Stromness Orkney KW16 3BS

Awaiting decisionChange of Use & ConversionsReceived Orkney Islands Council

Proposed arts hub and cafe/retail use, three-storey extension, demolition, tree removal, PV panels, VRF units and public-realm works.

The record

Reference
ORK/26/227/PP
Address
37 & 39 Victoria Street, Stromness Orkney KW16 3BS
Status
Awaiting decision
Category
Change of Use & Conversions
Impact scale
6/10
Authority
Orkney Islands Council

Timeline

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Record created

Additional application data

Latitude
58.963
Longitude
-3.299

What is proposed

Plain-language summary

Proposed arts hub and cafe/retail use, three-storey extension, demolition, tree removal, PV panels, VRF units and public-realm works.

As filed with the council

Change of use from Post Office to mixed use facility (Class 1A/3/10) including creative arts-hub and cafe/retail. Demolish existing rear outbuildings and form three-storey extension, remove trees, install PV panels and VRF condenser units, works to public realm

Supporting documents(3)