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East End, Church Road, St Margarets Hope, South Ronaldsay, Orkney KW17 2SR

1/3
Awaiting decision
Scale 3
/Windows & Doors/Repainting/Reroofing// Rooflights

Re-roofing with Spanish slate, three rooflights added or replaced, and windows and door painted.

Added 6 Sept

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Caernarfon (Land Near), Aikerskaill Road, Deerness, Orkney KW17 2QJ

1/3
Awaiting decision
Scale 5
/Change Of Use/Annexe/Agricultural Land To Garden Ground// Domestic Annexe/ Heat Pump

Change of use of agricultural land to garden, plus new domestic annex with air source heat pump.

Added 5 Sept

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Anchorage, Front Road, St Margarets Hope, South Ronaldsay, Orkney KW17 2SL

1/4
Decided
Scale 2
/Facade / Exterior/Reroofing

Proposed removal of stone slates and re-roofing with Welsh slate.

Added 5 Sept

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  1. Ref ORK/26/218/HHAwaiting decisionRoof Works & Dormers

    East End, Church Road, St Margarets Hope, South Ronaldsay, Orkney KW17 2SR

    Received 23 Jul 2026Validated 20 Aug 2026Updated 06 Sept 2026

    Re-roofing with Spanish slate, three rooflights added or replaced, and windows and door painted.

    Re-roof house with Spanish slate, replace and install three rooflights and paint windows and door

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    Postcode
    KW17 2SR
    Status
    Awaiting decision
    Category
    Roof Works & Dormers
    Impact Scale
    3/10
    Received
    23 Jul 2026
    Validated
    20 Aug 2026
    Last Scraped
    06 Sept 2026
    Ward
    East Mainland, South Ronaldsay and Burray
  2. Ref ORK/26/137/PPAwaiting decisionNew-Build & Major Development

    Caernarfon (Land Near), Aikerskaill Road, Deerness, Orkney KW17 2QJ

    Received 24 Apr 2026Validated 20 Jul 2026Updated 05 Sept 2026

    Change of use of agricultural land to garden, plus new domestic annex with air source heat pump.

    Change of use of agricultural land to garden ground and erect a domestic annex with an air source heat pump

    View application detail →Council source ↗
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    Postcode
    KW17 2QJ
    Status
    Awaiting decision
    Category
    New-Build & Major Development
    Impact Scale
    5/10
    Received
    24 Apr 2026
    Validated
    20 Jul 2026
    Last Scraped
    05 Sept 2026
    Ward
    East Mainland, South Ronaldsay and Burray
  3. Ref ORK/26/063/PPDecidedRoof Works & Dormers

    Anchorage, Front Road, St Margarets Hope, South Ronaldsay, Orkney KW17 2SL

    Received 05 Mar 2026Validated 03 Apr 2026Updated 05 Sept 2026

    Proposed removal of stone slates and re-roofing with Welsh slate.

    Remove stone slates and re-roof with Welsh slate

    View application detail →Council source ↗
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    Postcode
    KW17 2SL
    Status
    Decided
    Category
    Roof Works & Dormers
    Impact Scale
    2/10
    Received
    05 Mar 2026
    Validated
    03 Apr 2026
    Last Scraped
    05 Sept 2026
    Ward
    East Mainland, South Ronaldsay and Burray
  4. Ref ORK/26/085/PPDecidedChange of Use & Conversions

    Taftshurie, Honeysgeo Road, South Ronaldsay, Orkney KW17 2TH

    Received 23 Mar 2026Validated 08 May 2026Updated 05 Sept 2026

    Change of use of land and shed from agricultural to domestic, with alterations to the shed.

    Change of use of land and shed from agricultural to domestic, and alter shed

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    Postcode
    KW17 2TH
    Status
    Decided
    Category
    Change of Use & Conversions
    Impact Scale
    3/10
    Received
    23 Mar 2026
    Validated
    08 May 2026
    Last Scraped
    05 Sept 2026
    Ward
    East Mainland, South Ronaldsay and Burray
  5. Ref ORK/26/215/PPAwaiting decisionNew-Build & Major Development

    Pier Office (Land Near), Pier Road, St Margarets Hope, South Ronaldsay, Orkney KW17 2SW

    Received 20 Jul 2026Validated 17 Aug 2026Updated 20 Aug 2026

    Proposal for a temporary office building near the pier, providing workspace facilities.

    Install a temporary office building

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    Postcode
    KW17 2SW
    Status
    Awaiting decision
    Category
    New-Build & Major Development
    Impact Scale
    5/10
    Received
    20 Jul 2026
    Validated
    17 Aug 2026
    Last Scraped
    20 Aug 2026
    Ward
    East Mainland, South Ronaldsay and Burray
  6. Ref ORK/25/196/HHDecidedOutbuildings & Ancillary Structures

    Navnlos Hus, 3 Sutherland Drive, St Marys, Holm, Orkney KW17 2SG

    Received 02 Jun 2025Validated 02 Jun 2025Updated 24 Jun 2026

    A proposal would involve erecting a domestic garage, creating a modest ancillary building within the property.

    Erect a dometic garage

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    Postcode
    KW17 2SG
    Status
    Decided
    Category
    Outbuildings & Ancillary Structures
    Impact Scale
    2/10
    Received
    02 Jun 2025
    Validated
    02 Jun 2025
    Last Scraped
    24 Jun 2026
    Ward
    East Mainland, South Ronaldsay and Burray
  7. Ref ORK/24/234/NMV/01UnknownOutbuildings & Ancillary Structures

    Brekka, Cleat Road, South Ronaldsay, Orkney KW17 2RW

    Received 15 Jun 2025Validated 15 Jun 2025Updated 24 Jun 2026

    Proposed amendment to the design of an existing polycarbonate polytunnel, involving a minor change to this lightweight garden structure.

    Amend polycarbonate polytunnel design

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    Postcode
    KW17 2RW
    Status
    Unknown
    Category
    Outbuildings & Ancillary Structures
    Impact Scale
    2/10
    Received
    15 Jun 2025
    Validated
    15 Jun 2025
    Last Scraped
    24 Jun 2026
    Ward
    East Mainland, South Ronaldsay and Burray
  8. Ref ORK/25/220/PPDecidedChange of Use & Conversions

    Ayre Of Cara, South Ronaldsay, Orkney, KW17 2TH

    Received 18 Jun 2025Validated 05 Aug 2025Updated 24 Jun 2026

    Proposed conversion of an existing guest house to a single dwelling, with no external works specified.

    Convert a guest house (Class 7) to a house

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    Postcode
    KW17 2TH
    Status
    Decided
    Category
    Change of Use & Conversions
    Impact Scale
    3/10
    Received
    18 Jun 2025
    Validated
    05 Aug 2025
    Last Scraped
    24 Jun 2026
    Ward
    East Mainland, South Ronaldsay and Burray
  9. Ref ORK/26/124/LBAwaiting decisionWindows, Doors & Glazing

    Graemeshall House, Graemeshall Road, Holm, Orkney KW17 2RX

    Received 27 Apr 2026Validated 27 Apr 2026Updated 09 Jul 2026

    Proposed to replace three windows and fit cast-iron rainwater goods at Graemeshall House, Holm.

    Replace three windows and install cast iron rainwater goods

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    Postcode
    KW17 2RX
    Status
    Awaiting decision
    Category
    Windows, Doors & Glazing
    Impact Scale
    2/10
    Received
    27 Apr 2026
    Validated
    27 Apr 2026
    Last Scraped
    09 Jul 2026
    Ward
    East Mainland, South Ronaldsay and Burray
  10. Ref ORK/26/119/APNUnknownOutbuildings & Ancillary Structures

    Millhouse, Millhouse Road, Deerness, Orkney KW17 2QH

    Received 22 Apr 2026Validated 12 May 2026Updated 09 Jul 2026

    Plans show an agricultural shed for Millhouse Farm, Deerness, with site work and a utilitarian metal-clad structure.

    Erect an agricultural shed

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    Postcode
    KW17 2QH
    Status
    Unknown
    Category
    Outbuildings & Ancillary Structures
    Impact Scale
    4/10
    Received
    22 Apr 2026
    Validated
    12 May 2026
    Last Scraped
    09 Jul 2026
    Ward
    East Mainland, South Ronaldsay and Burray
  11. Ref ORK/26/110/APNUnknownOutbuildings & Ancillary Structures

    North Serrigar (Land Near), Serrigar Road, South Ronaldsay, Orkney KW17 2RL

    Received 13 Apr 2026Validated 12 May 2026Updated 09 Jul 2026

    Plans submitted for an agricultural shed at North Serrigar, South Ronaldsay, to provide additional farm storage and shelter.

    Erect an agricultural shed

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    Postcode
    KW17 2RL
    Status
    Unknown
    Category
    Outbuildings & Ancillary Structures
    Impact Scale
    3/10
    Received
    13 Apr 2026
    Validated
    12 May 2026
    Last Scraped
    09 Jul 2026
    Ward
    East Mainland, South Ronaldsay and Burray
  12. Ref ORK/26/089/VRAwaiting decisionLegal / Administrative

    Quoys (Land Near), Woodstock Road, Holm, Orkney KW17 2SD

    Received 24 Mar 2026Validated 15 May 2026Updated 09 Jul 2026

    Request to vary condition 03 on an existing-building permission under 23/151/PP, adjusting agreed requirements without changing the main development.

    Vary condition 03 (existing building) of planning permission 23/151/PP

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    Postcode
    KW17 2SD
    Status
    Awaiting decision
    Category
    Legal / Administrative
    Impact Scale
    2/10
    Received
    24 Mar 2026
    Validated
    15 May 2026
    Last Scraped
    09 Jul 2026
    Ward
    East Mainland, South Ronaldsay and Burray
  13. Ref ORK/26/064/LBAwaiting decisionRoof Works & Dormers

    Anchorage, Front Road, St Margarets Hope, South Ronaldsay Orkney KW17 2SL

    Received 05 Mar 2026Validated 03 Apr 2026Updated 09 Jul 2026

    Stone slate roof to be stripped and re-roofed with Welsh slate at Anchorage Apartments, Front Road, St Margarets Hope.

    Remove stone slates and re-roof with Welsh slate

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    Postcode
    KW17 2SL
    Status
    Awaiting decision
    Category
    Roof Works & Dormers
    Impact Scale
    3/10
    Received
    05 Mar 2026
    Validated
    03 Apr 2026
    Last Scraped
    09 Jul 2026
    Ward
    East Mainland, South Ronaldsay and Burray
  14. Ref ORK/26/051/PIPDecidedNew-Build & Major Development

    Bonnie Brae, Tankerness Hall Road, Tankerness, St Andrews, Orkney KW17 2QS

    Received 23 Feb 2026Validated 10 Mar 2026Updated 09 Jul 2026

    New house on part of the curtilage with a new access created via subdivision of the site, alongside landscaping/biodiversity enhancements.

    Siting of a house and create an access (subdivision of curtilage)

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    Postcode
    KW17 2QS
    Status
    Decided
    Category
    New-Build & Major Development
    Impact Scale
    5/10
    Received
    23 Feb 2026
    Validated
    10 Mar 2026
    Last Scraped
    09 Jul 2026
    Ward
    East Mainland, South Ronaldsay and Burray
  15. Ref ORK/26/053/PPWithdrawn/ReturnedNew-Build & Major Development

    Caernarfon (Land Near), Aikerskaill Road, Deerness, Orkney, KW17 2QJ

    Received 19 Feb 2026Validated 12 Mar 2026Updated 09 Jul 2026

    New house with an air-source heat pump, plus new vehicular access to the site.

    Erect a house with an air source heat pump and create an access

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    Postcode
    KW17 2QJ
    Status
    Withdrawn/Returned
    Category
    New-Build & Major Development
    Impact Scale
    6/10
    Received
    19 Feb 2026
    Validated
    12 Mar 2026
    Last Scraped
    09 Jul 2026
    Ward
    East Mainland, South Ronaldsay and Burray
  16. Ref ORK/24/183/NMV/01UnknownExtensions & Enlargements

    Muckle Jocks, Herston Road, Herston, South Ronaldsay, Orkney KW17 2RH

    Received 19 Feb 2026Validated 19 Feb 2026Updated 09 Jul 2026

    Non-material tweak to an en-suite extension, reducing its size by moving two internal walls.

    Reduce the size of an en-suite extension by moving two walls

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    Postcode
    KW17 2RH
    Status
    Unknown
    Category
    Extensions & Enlargements
    Impact Scale
    3/10
    Received
    19 Feb 2026
    Validated
    19 Feb 2026
    Last Scraped
    09 Jul 2026
    Ward
    East Mainland, South Ronaldsay and Burray
  17. Ref ORK/26/038/PPAwaiting decisionChange of Use & Conversions

    Ha'Well, Shore Road, St Andrews Orkney KW17 2QT

    Received 11 Feb 2026Validated 23 Mar 2026Updated 09 Jul 2026

    Plans to convert an annexe into a separate house, with curtilage subdivision to create independent living.

    Convert an annexe to a house (subdivision of curtilage)

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    Postcode
    KW17 2QT
    Status
    Awaiting decision
    Category
    Change of Use & Conversions
    Impact Scale
    4/10
    Received
    11 Feb 2026
    Validated
    23 Mar 2026
    Last Scraped
    09 Jul 2026
    Ward
    East Mainland, South Ronaldsay and Burray
  18. Ref ORK/26/028/PPDecidedChange of Use & Conversions

    Craigview, Tankerness Hall Road, Tankerness, St Andrews, Orkney, KW17 2QR

    Received 04 Feb 2026Validated 10 Feb 2026Updated 09 Jul 2026

    Proposed change of land to domestic use alongside an extension to the existing house, with biodiversity planting measures shown.

    Change of use of land to domestic and extend a house

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    Postcode
    KW17 2QR
    Status
    Decided
    Category
    Change of Use & Conversions
    Impact Scale
    5/10
    Received
    04 Feb 2026
    Validated
    10 Feb 2026
    Last Scraped
    09 Jul 2026
    Ward
    East Mainland, South Ronaldsay and Burray
  19. Ref ORK/26/026/PIPAwaiting decisionNew-Build & Major Development

    Burnside, Yinstay Road, Tankerness, St Andrews, Orkney KW17 2QS

    Received 02 Feb 2026Validated 08 Jun 2026Updated 09 Jul 2026

    Plans to place four houses on redundant land, replacing former buildings, with upgrades to the existing access.

    Siting of four houses (former house one for one; redundant building one for one; redundant building two for one) and upgrade existing access

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    Postcode
    KW17 2QS
    Status
    Awaiting decision
    Category
    New-Build & Major Development
    Impact Scale
    6/10
    Received
    02 Feb 2026
    Validated
    08 Jun 2026
    Last Scraped
    09 Jul 2026
    Ward
    East Mainland, South Ronaldsay and Burray
  20. Ref ORK/26/024/PPWithdrawn/ReturnedOutbuildings & Ancillary Structures

    Kirkhouse 1, South Ronaldsay, Orkney KW17 2RH

    Received 02 Feb 2026Validated 25 Feb 2026Updated 09 Jul 2026

    Erection of an agricultural shed for farm storage and operations.

    Erect an agricultural shed

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    Postcode
    KW17 2RH
    Status
    Withdrawn/Returned
    Category
    Outbuildings & Ancillary Structures
    Impact Scale
    3/10
    Received
    02 Feb 2026
    Validated
    25 Feb 2026
    Last Scraped
    09 Jul 2026
    Ward
    East Mainland, South Ronaldsay and Burray
  21. Ref ORK/26/021/HHDecidedExtensions & Enlargements

    Toomal, Aikerskaill Road, Deerness, Orkney KW17 2QJ

    Received 29 Jan 2026Validated 29 Jan 2026Updated 09 Jul 2026

    Plans for an extension to the Mk Foulis house, with added parking/hardstanding and drainage works shown on the site layout.

    Extend a house

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    Postcode
    KW17 2QJ
    Status
    Decided
    Category
    Extensions & Enlargements
    Impact Scale
    5/10
    Received
    29 Jan 2026
    Validated
    29 Jan 2026
    Last Scraped
    09 Jul 2026
    Ward
    East Mainland, South Ronaldsay and Burray
  22. Ref ORK/24/041/NMV/01UnknownOutbuildings & Ancillary Structures

    East Breckan (Land Near), Holm, Orkney, KW17 2SB

    Received 10 Jan 2026Validated 10 Jan 2026Updated 09 Jul 2026

    Proposed shed roof change, replacing Spanish slate with box-profile cladding.

    Change spanish slate roof for box profile on the proposed shed

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    Postcode
    KW17 2SB
    Status
    Unknown
    Category
    Outbuildings & Ancillary Structures
    Impact Scale
    2/10
    Received
    10 Jan 2026
    Validated
    10 Jan 2026
    Last Scraped
    09 Jul 2026
    Ward
    East Mainland, South Ronaldsay and Burray
  23. Ref ORK/25/431/HHDecidedExtensions & Enlargements

    Kelby, Littlequoy Road, Burray Orkney KW17 2SX

    Received 16 Dec 2025Validated 16 Dec 2025Updated 09 Jul 2026

    Plans show a domestic extension to the existing house, adding new rooms and updated elevations with matching materials.

    Extend a house

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    Postcode
    KW17 2SX
    Status
    Decided
    Category
    Extensions & Enlargements
    Impact Scale
    5/10
    Received
    16 Dec 2025
    Validated
    16 Dec 2025
    Last Scraped
    09 Jul 2026
    Ward
    East Mainland, South Ronaldsay and Burray
  24. Ref ORK/25/422/HHDecidedExtensions & Enlargements

    Hall Of Tankerness, Tankerness Hall Road, Tankerness St Andrews Orkney KW17 2QS

    Received 10 Dec 2025Validated 13 Jan 2026Updated 09 Jul 2026

    Alterations to create a domestic annex, with changes to the house layout and openings to provide additional living space.

    Alter a house (domestic annex)

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    Postcode
    KW17 2QS
    Status
    Decided
    Category
    Extensions & Enlargements
    Impact Scale
    5/10
    Received
    10 Dec 2025
    Validated
    13 Jan 2026
    Last Scraped
    09 Jul 2026
    Ward
    East Mainland, South Ronaldsay and Burray
  25. Ref ORK/25/412/LBDecidedWindows, Doors & Glazing

    Hall Of Tankerness, Tankerness Hall Road, Tankerness, St Andrews, Orkney KW17 2QS

    Received 03 Dec 2025Validated 13 Jan 2026Updated 09 Jul 2026

    Replacement windows and doors with internal alterations, updating the existing dwelling without changing the overall layout.

    Install replacement windows and doors, and internal alterations

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    Postcode
    KW17 2QS
    Status
    Decided
    Category
    Windows, Doors & Glazing
    Impact Scale
    2/10
    Received
    03 Dec 2025
    Validated
    13 Jan 2026
    Last Scraped
    09 Jul 2026
    Ward
    East Mainland, South Ronaldsay and Burray
  26. Ref ORK/25/367/PIPAwaiting decisionChange of Use & Conversions

    Drury (Land Near), Ocklester Road, Holm Orkney KW17 2SD

    Received 03 Nov 2025Validated 13 May 2026Updated 09 Jul 2026

    Replacement house plus conversion of a redundant building into a second home, bringing two dwellings to the site.

    Siting of a replacement house and convert a redundant building to a house (two for one)

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    Postcode
    KW17 2SD
    Status
    Awaiting decision
    Category
    Change of Use & Conversions
    Impact Scale
    5/10
    Received
    03 Nov 2025
    Validated
    13 May 2026
    Last Scraped
    09 Jul 2026
    Ward
    East Mainland, South Ronaldsay and Burray
  27. Ref ORK/25/358/VRDecidedLegal / Administrative

    Viewfield, Hunclett Road, Holm, Orkney, KW17 2RZ

    Received 16 Oct 2025Validated 28 Oct 2025Updated 09 Jul 2026

    Request to remove an agricultural occupancy restriction tied to an earlier permission, potentially widening who can live in the Northfield, Holm dwelling.

    Remove condition 02 (agricultural occupancy restriction) of planning permission 02/084/PPF

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    Postcode
    KW17 2RZ
    Status
    Decided
    Category
    Legal / Administrative
    Impact Scale
    1/10
    Received
    16 Oct 2025
    Validated
    28 Oct 2025
    Last Scraped
    09 Jul 2026
    Ward
    East Mainland, South Ronaldsay and Burray
  28. Ref ORK/25/357/OBLDecidedLegal / Administrative

    Viewfield, Hunclett Road, Holm, Orkney, KW17 2RZ

    Received 16 Oct 2025Validated 16 Oct 2025Updated 09 Jul 2026

    Request to discharge a Section 75 planning obligation linked to an approved development at Northfield Holm, Orkney.

    Discharge a Section 75 planning obligation

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    Postcode
    KW17 2RZ
    Status
    Decided
    Category
    Legal / Administrative
    Impact Scale
    1/10
    Received
    16 Oct 2025
    Validated
    16 Oct 2025
    Last Scraped
    09 Jul 2026
    Ward
    East Mainland, South Ronaldsay and Burray
  29. Ref ORK/25/344/PPDecidedNew-Build & Major Development

    Hillbanks, Littlequoy Road, Burray, Orkney KW17 2SX

    Received 14 Oct 2025Validated 13 Nov 2025Updated 09 Jul 2026

    Plans for a new house with a new vehicular access, driveway and landscaped site layout at Littlequoy Road.

    Erect a house and create an access

    View application detail →Council source ↗
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    Postcode
    KW17 2SX
    Status
    Decided
    Category
    New-Build & Major Development
    Impact Scale
    5/10
    Received
    14 Oct 2025
    Validated
    13 Nov 2025
    Last Scraped
    09 Jul 2026
    Ward
    East Mainland, South Ronaldsay and Burray
  30. Ref ORK/25/327/HHDecidedExtensions & Enlargements

    Barebreck, Aikerskaill Road, Deerness, Orkney KW17 2QJ

    Received 03 Oct 2025Validated 12 Dec 2025Updated 09 Jul 2026

    Retrospective plans for a house extension along with a re-roof, updating the dwellings roof form and layout.

    Extend a house and re-roof (retrospective)

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    Postcode
    KW17 2QJ
    Status
    Decided
    Category
    Extensions & Enlargements
    Impact Scale
    5/10
    Received
    03 Oct 2025
    Validated
    12 Dec 2025
    Last Scraped
    09 Jul 2026
    Ward
    East Mainland, South Ronaldsay and Burray