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Glaitness Primary School, Pickaquoy Road, Kirkwall, Orkney KW15 1RP

1/3
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Extend a school, to create plant room for heating equipment including air and ground source heat pumps and install gabion wall and fence

Added 11 Nov

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Foveran Hotel, St Ola Orkney KW15 1SF

1/3
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Scale 3
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/Associated Infrastructure/Ground Mounted Solar Panels

Ground-mounted solar panel array with plant store and associated infrastructure proposed.

Added 3 Nov

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30 Albert Street, Kirkwall, Orkney KW15 1HQ

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Scale 5
/Flat Conversion/Residential Units 3

Change of use from a store to three flats.

Added 16 Oct

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  1. Ref ORK/26/302/PPAwaiting decision

    Glaitness Primary School, Pickaquoy Road, Kirkwall, Orkney KW15 1RP

    Received 05 Oct 2026Validated 03 Nov 2026Updated 11 Nov 2026

    Extend a school, to create plant room for heating equipment including air and ground source heat pumps and install gabion wall and fence

    Extend a school, to create plant room for heating equipment including air and ground source heat pumps and install gabion wall and fence

    View application detail →Council source ↗
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    Postcode
    KW15 1RP
    Status
    Awaiting decision
    Received
    05 Oct 2026
    Validated
    03 Nov 2026
    Last Scraped
    11 Nov 2026
    Ward
    Kirkwall West and Orphir
  2. Ref ORK/26/314/PPAwaiting decisionRenewable Energy, EV & Heat Pumps

    Foveran Hotel, St Ola Orkney KW15 1SF

    Received 16 Oct 2026Validated 30 Oct 2026Updated 03 Nov 2026

    Ground-mounted solar panel array with plant store and associated infrastructure proposed.

    Install a ground mounted solar panel array, plant store and associated infrastructure

    View application detail →Council source ↗
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    Postcode
    KW15 1SF
    Status
    Awaiting decision
    Category
    Renewable Energy, EV & Heat Pumps
    Impact Scale
    3/10
    Received
    16 Oct 2026
    Validated
    30 Oct 2026
    Last Scraped
    03 Nov 2026
    Ward
    Kirkwall West and Orphir
  3. Ref ORK/26/298/PPAwaiting decisionChange of Use & Conversions

    30 Albert Street, Kirkwall, Orkney KW15 1HQ

    Received 29 Sept 2026Validated 29 Sept 2026Updated 16 Oct 2026

    Change of use from a store to three flats.

    Change of use from a store to three flats

    View application detail →Council source ↗
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    Postcode
    KW15 1HQ
    Status
    Awaiting decision
    Category
    Change of Use & Conversions
    Impact Scale
    5/10
    Received
    29 Sept 2026
    Validated
    29 Sept 2026
    Last Scraped
    16 Oct 2026
    Ward
    Kirkwall West and Orphir
  4. Ref ORK/25/269/NMV/01Awaiting decisionRoof Works & Dormers

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

    Received 24 Sept 2026Validated 07 Oct 2026Updated 08 Oct 2026

    Proposed additional items to flat roof to rear and omission of pop-out window to side elevation.

    Additional items proposed to flat roof to rear. Omission of pop-out window to side elevation

    View application detail →Council source ↗
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    Postcode
    KW15 1HQ
    Status
    Awaiting decision
    Category
    Roof Works & Dormers
    Impact Scale
    2/10
    Received
    24 Sept 2026
    Validated
    07 Oct 2026
    Last Scraped
    08 Oct 2026
    Ward
    Kirkwall West and Orphir
  5. Ref ORK/26/268/HHAwaiting decisionWindows, Doors & Glazing

    33 Kirklands Road, Kirkwall Orkney KW15 1EU

    Received 04 Sept 2026Validated 29 Sept 2026Updated 07 Oct 2026

    Patio doors would be installed in an existing window opening, with associated decking outside.

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

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    Postcode
    KW15 1EU
    Status
    Awaiting decision
    Category
    Windows, Doors & Glazing
    Impact Scale
    2/10
    Received
    04 Sept 2026
    Validated
    29 Sept 2026
    Last Scraped
    07 Oct 2026
    Ward
    Kirkwall West and Orphir
  6. Ref ORK/26/149/LBAwaiting decisionChange of Use & Conversions

    Kirbister Mill, Orphir, Orkney KW17 2RA

    Received 19 May 2026Validated 16 Jun 2026Updated 05 Sept 2026

    Proposed mill-to-house conversion with re-roofing, new windows/doors, solar panels, rainwater goods, and internal alterations.

    Convert mill to house including works to re-roof, replacement windows and doors, install solar panels, replace rainwater goods and internal alterations

    View application detail →Council source ↗
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    Postcode
    KW17 2RA
    Status
    Awaiting decision
    Category
    Change of Use & Conversions
    Impact Scale
    5/10
    Received
    19 May 2026
    Validated
    16 Jun 2026
    Last Scraped
    05 Sept 2026
    Ward
    Kirkwall West and Orphir
  7. Ref ORK/26/150/PPAwaiting decisionChange of Use & Conversions

    Kirbister Mill, Orphir, Orkney KW17 2RA

    Received 19 May 2026Validated 16 Jun 2026Updated 05 Sept 2026

    Proposed conversion of a mill into a single house.

    Convert mill to a house

    View application detail →Council source ↗
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    Postcode
    KW17 2RA
    Status
    Awaiting decision
    Category
    Change of Use & Conversions
    Impact Scale
    5/10
    Received
    19 May 2026
    Validated
    16 Jun 2026
    Last Scraped
    05 Sept 2026
    Ward
    Kirkwall West and Orphir
  8. Ref ORK/25/393/LBAwaiting decisionInternal Works & Accessibility

    21 Bridge Street, Kirkwall Orkney KW15 1HR

    Received 20 Nov 2025Validated 20 Nov 2025Updated 05 Sept 2026

    Internal alterations to convert to short-term let, adding shower, WC, and partition wall.

    Internal alterations to facilitate change of use to short term let including installation of shower, WC and partition wall

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    Postcode
    KW15 1HR
    Status
    Awaiting decision
    Category
    Internal Works & Accessibility
    Impact Scale
    2/10
    Received
    20 Nov 2025
    Validated
    20 Nov 2025
    Last Scraped
    05 Sept 2026
    Ward
    Kirkwall West and Orphir
  9. Ref ORK/26/244/LBAwaiting decisionWindows, Doors & Glazing

    22 High Street, Kirkwall Orkney KW15 1AZ

    Received 19 Aug 2026Validated 19 Aug 2026Updated 30 Aug 2026

    Proposed removal of garage door, replaced with window and composite boards, plus replacement of rear garage window and door.

    Remove existing garage door and replace with window and composite boards and replace existing window and door to the rear of garage

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    Postcode
    KW15 1AZ
    Status
    Awaiting decision
    Category
    Windows, Doors & Glazing
    Impact Scale
    2/10
    Received
    19 Aug 2026
    Validated
    19 Aug 2026
    Last Scraped
    30 Aug 2026
    Ward
    Kirkwall West and Orphir
  10. Ref ORK/26/228/PPAwaiting decisionChange of Use & Conversions

    Garden House, New Scapa Road, Kirkwall Orkney KW15 1BL

    Received 30 Jul 2026Validated 24 Aug 2026Updated 26 Aug 2026

    Change of use from boarding house to hotel, no physical works proposed.

    Change of use from previously consented 'Boarding House (Class 7)' to 'Hotel (Class 7)'

    View application detail →Council source ↗
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    Postcode
    KW15 1BL
    Status
    Awaiting decision
    Category
    Change of Use & Conversions
    Impact Scale
    1/10
    Received
    30 Jul 2026
    Validated
    24 Aug 2026
    Last Scraped
    26 Aug 2026
    Ward
    Kirkwall West and Orphir
  11. Ref ORK/26/242/HHAwaiting decisionExtensions & Enlargements

    Harrabrough, 2 Quoybanks Drive, Kirkwall Orkney KW15 1EJ

    Received 18 Aug 2026Validated 18 Aug 2026Updated 25 Aug 2026

    Proposed house extension.

    Extend a house

    View application detail →Council source ↗
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    Postcode
    KW15 1EJ
    Status
    Awaiting decision
    Category
    Extensions & Enlargements
    Impact Scale
    3/10
    Received
    18 Aug 2026
    Validated
    18 Aug 2026
    Last Scraped
    25 Aug 2026
    Ward
    Kirkwall West and Orphir
  12. Ref ORK/26/229/LBAwaiting decisionWindows, Doors & Glazing

    Glaitness House, Glaitness Road, Kirkwall, Orkney KW15 1BA

    Received 30 Jul 2026Validated 30 Jul 2026Updated 15 Aug 2026

    Proposed installation of replacement windows and repairs to windows.

    Install replacement windows and repair windows

    View application detail →Council source ↗
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    Postcode
    KW15 1BA
    Status
    Awaiting decision
    Category
    Windows, Doors & Glazing
    Impact Scale
    2/10
    Received
    30 Jul 2026
    Validated
    30 Jul 2026
    Last Scraped
    15 Aug 2026
    Ward
    Kirkwall West and Orphir
  13. Ref ORK/26/175/LBAwaiting decisionPublic Realm & Community Projects

    Nationwide Building Society, 24 Bridge Street, Kirkwall Orkney KW15 1HR

    Received 04 Jun 2026Validated 23 Jun 2026Updated 30 Jul 2026

    Install a defibrillator unit and a bleed kit unit for on-site emergency first aid provision.

    Install a defibrillator unit and bleed kit unit

    View application detail →Council source ↗
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    Postcode
    KW15 1HR
    Status
    Awaiting decision
    Category
    Public Realm & Community Projects
    Impact Scale
    2/10
    Received
    04 Jun 2026
    Validated
    23 Jun 2026
    Last Scraped
    30 Jul 2026
    Ward
    Kirkwall West and Orphir
  14. Ref ORK/25/208/PPDecidedExtensions & Enlargements

    Hall Of Clestrain (Farm House), Orphir, Orkney, KW16 3HB

    Received 04 Jun 2025Validated 03 Jul 2025Updated 24 Jun 2026

    A proposed house extension alongside changing part of the surrounding agricultural land to domestic garden use.

    Change of use of land from agricultural to domestic and extend a house

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    Postcode
    KW16 3HB
    Status
    Decided
    Category
    Extensions & Enlargements
    Impact Scale
    4/10
    Received
    04 Jun 2025
    Validated
    03 Jul 2025
    Last Scraped
    24 Jun 2026
    Ward
    Kirkwall West and Orphir
  15. Ref ORK/25/202/ADDecidedShopfront & Signage

    Albert Hotel Mounthoolie Place Kirkwall Orkney Islands KW15 1HW

    Received 06 Jun 2025Validated 06 Jun 2025Updated 24 Jun 2026

    Two proposed signs, positioned at the entrance and on the buildings gable, would provide modest external signage.

    Display two signs (at entrance and on gable)

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    Postcode
    KW15 1HW
    Status
    Decided
    Category
    Shopfront & Signage
    Impact Scale
    2/10
    Received
    06 Jun 2025
    Validated
    06 Jun 2025
    Last Scraped
    24 Jun 2026
    Ward
    Kirkwall West and Orphir
  16. Ref ORK/25/221/PPDecidedChange of Use & Conversions

    52A Albert Street, Kirkwall, Orkney KW15 1HQ

    Received 23 Jun 2025Validated 30 Jul 2025Updated 24 Jun 2026

    Proposal to convert an existing flat into a self-catering holiday unit, with no major external building works indicated.

    Change of use from a flat to a self-catering unit

    View application detail →Council source ↗
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    Postcode
    KW15 1HQ
    Status
    Decided
    Category
    Change of Use & Conversions
    Impact Scale
    2/10
    Received
    23 Jun 2025
    Validated
    30 Jul 2025
    Last Scraped
    24 Jun 2026
    Ward
    Kirkwall West and Orphir
  17. Ref ORK/26/182/LBAwaiting decisionExtensions & Enlargements

    West End Hotel, 14 Main Street, Kirkwall Orkney KW15 1BU

    Received 10 Jun 2026Validated 10 Jun 2026Updated 10 Jul 2026

    Alter and extend guest house with the bar/caf relocated, with associated internal reconfiguration and external changes.

    Alter and extend a guest house including relocation of the bar/cafe

    View application detail →Council source ↗
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    Postcode
    KW15 1BU
    Status
    Awaiting decision
    Category
    Extensions & Enlargements
    Impact Scale
    6/10
    Received
    10 Jun 2026
    Validated
    10 Jun 2026
    Last Scraped
    10 Jul 2026
    Ward
    Kirkwall West and Orphir
  18. Ref ORK/26/169/PPAwaiting decisionChange of Use & Conversions

    11C Broad Street, Kirkwall, Orkney KW15 1DH

    Received 02 Jun 2026Validated 08 Jun 2026Updated 10 Jul 2026

    Plans to change a dental surgery to a religious use, replacing the front door, adding a heat pump and installing signage.

    Convert building from Class 1A (dental surgery) to Class 10 (religious use) replace door and install heat pump and sign

    View application detail →Council source ↗
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    Postcode
    KW15 1DH
    Status
    Awaiting decision
    Category
    Change of Use & Conversions
    Impact Scale
    4/10
    Received
    02 Jun 2026
    Validated
    08 Jun 2026
    Last Scraped
    10 Jul 2026
    Ward
    Kirkwall West and Orphir
  19. Ref ORK/26/170/PPAwaiting decisionExtensions & Enlargements

    Hall Of Clestrain Farmhouse, Orphir, Orkney KW16 3HB

    Received 28 May 2026Validated 11 Jun 2026Updated 10 Jul 2026

    Amended plans for extending the house, recladding the roof and garage, moving the oil tank, adding a boundary wall and new window.

    Extend house, reclad roof and external cladding of garage, re-sitting of oil tank, erect a concrete block boundary wall and form a new window (amendment to 25/208/PP)

    View application detail →Council source ↗
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    Postcode
    KW16 3HB
    Status
    Awaiting decision
    Category
    Extensions & Enlargements
    Impact Scale
    5/10
    Received
    28 May 2026
    Validated
    11 Jun 2026
    Last Scraped
    10 Jul 2026
    Ward
    Kirkwall West and Orphir
  20. Ref ORK/26/144/PPAwaiting decisionInternal Works & Accessibility

    Bank Of Scotland, 56 Albert Street, Kirkwall, Orkney KW15 1HQ

    Received 14 May 2026Validated 08 Jun 2026Updated 10 Jul 2026

    Repair and maintenance to the rear of the bank building, including external stair/yard areas and building fabric fixes.

    Repair and maintenance works to rear of Bank building

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    Postcode
    KW15 1HQ
    Status
    Awaiting decision
    Category
    Internal Works & Accessibility
    Impact Scale
    3/10
    Received
    14 May 2026
    Validated
    08 Jun 2026
    Last Scraped
    10 Jul 2026
    Ward
    Kirkwall West and Orphir
  21. Ref ORK/26/143/LBAwaiting decisionInternal Works & Accessibility

    Bank Of Scotland, 56 Albert Street, Kirkwall, Orkney KW15 1HQ

    Received 14 May 2026Validated 08 Jun 2026Updated 10 Jul 2026

    Proposed maintenance works to the rear of a bank building, including repairs to steps, paving and adjoining surfaces.

    Repair and maintenance works at rear of bank building

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    Postcode
    KW15 1HQ
    Status
    Awaiting decision
    Category
    Internal Works & Accessibility
    Impact Scale
    3/10
    Received
    14 May 2026
    Validated
    08 Jun 2026
    Last Scraped
    10 Jul 2026
    Ward
    Kirkwall West and Orphir
  22. Ref ORK/26/134/PPAwaiting decisionShopfront & Signage

    Drever And Heddle, 56A Albert Street, Kirkwall, Orkney KW15 1HQ

    Received 06 May 2026Validated 22 May 2026Updated 09 Jul 2026

    Retrospective works to install three aluminium printed signs and repaint a door at 56A Albert Street.

    Install three aluminium signs and paint a door (retrospective)

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    Postcode
    KW15 1HQ
    Status
    Awaiting decision
    Category
    Shopfront & Signage
    Impact Scale
    2/10
    Received
    06 May 2026
    Validated
    22 May 2026
    Last Scraped
    09 Jul 2026
    Ward
    Kirkwall West and Orphir
  23. Ref ORK/26/132/LBAwaiting decisionShopfront & Signage

    Drever And Heddle, 56A Albert Street, Kirkwall, Orkney KW15 1HQ

    Received 06 May 2026Validated 01 Jun 2026Updated 09 Jul 2026

    Retrospective bid to install three aluminium signs and repaint an exterior door, updating frontage at 56A Albert Street.

    Install three aluminium signs and paint a door (retrospective)

    View application detail →Council source ↗
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    Postcode
    KW15 1HQ
    Status
    Awaiting decision
    Category
    Shopfront & Signage
    Impact Scale
    3/10
    Received
    06 May 2026
    Validated
    01 Jun 2026
    Last Scraped
    09 Jul 2026
    Ward
    Kirkwall West and Orphir
  24. Ref ORK/26/136/PNUnknownTelecommunications

    8 Pipersquoy Road (Land Near), Kirkwall Orkney Islands KW15 1EQ

    Received 30 Apr 2026Validated 30 Apr 2026Updated 09 Jul 2026

    Proposed installation of a single 9m wooden pole near Kirkwall, creating a new tall roadside structure to support services.

    Install 1 x 9m wooden pole

    View application detail →Council source ↗
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    Postcode
    KW15 1EQ
    Status
    Unknown
    Category
    Telecommunications
    Impact Scale
    4/10
    Received
    30 Apr 2026
    Validated
    30 Apr 2026
    Last Scraped
    09 Jul 2026
    Ward
    Kirkwall West and Orphir
  25. Ref ORK/26/135/PNUnknownTelecommunications

    4 Warrenfield Crescent (Land Near), Kirkwall Orkney KW15 1QD

    Received 30 Apr 2026Validated 30 Apr 2026Updated 09 Jul 2026

    Plans for a single 9m wooden pole at Warrenfield Crescent (near Kirkwall), submitted as a prior notification.

    Install 1 x 9m wooden pole

    View application detail →Council source ↗
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    Postcode
    KW15 1QD
    Status
    Unknown
    Category
    Telecommunications
    Impact Scale
    4/10
    Received
    30 Apr 2026
    Validated
    30 Apr 2026
    Last Scraped
    09 Jul 2026
    Ward
    Kirkwall West and Orphir
  26. Ref ORK/23/247/NMV/01UnknownInternal Works & Accessibility

    Leslie Burgher 21 Bridge Street Kirkwall Orkney Islands KW15 1HR

    Received 22 Apr 2026Validated 23 Apr 2026Updated 09 Jul 2026

    Non-material tweaks to the internal layout for the self-catering apartments, with minor internal rearrangements indicated.

    Minor amendments to internal layout

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    Postcode
    KW15 1HR
    Status
    Unknown
    Category
    Internal Works & Accessibility
    Impact Scale
    2/10
    Received
    22 Apr 2026
    Validated
    23 Apr 2026
    Last Scraped
    09 Jul 2026
    Ward
    Kirkwall West and Orphir
  27. Ref ORK/26/114/PPAwaiting decisionExtensions & Enlargements

    Exchange Cottage, Orphir Orkney KW17 2RD

    Received 17 Apr 2026Validated 15 May 2026Updated 09 Jul 2026

    Plans to reinstate a house and carry out retrospective extensions at Exchange Cottage, reshaping internal layout and external elevations.

    Reinstate a house and extend (retrospective)

    View application detail →Council source ↗
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    Postcode
    KW17 2RD
    Status
    Awaiting decision
    Category
    Extensions & Enlargements
    Impact Scale
    5/10
    Received
    17 Apr 2026
    Validated
    15 May 2026
    Last Scraped
    09 Jul 2026
    Ward
    Kirkwall West and Orphir
  28. Ref ORK/26/112/PPAwaiting decisionExtensions & Enlargements

    John G Corse Funeral Home, Old Scapa Road, Kirkwall Orkney KW15 1BB

    Received 15 Apr 2026Validated 07 May 2026Updated 09 Jul 2026

    Plans to extend an existing funeral home, adding new accommodation and updating internal layouts to support additional facilities.

    Extend a funeral home

    View application detail →Council source ↗
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    Postcode
    KW15 1BB
    Status
    Awaiting decision
    Category
    Extensions & Enlargements
    Impact Scale
    5/10
    Received
    15 Apr 2026
    Validated
    07 May 2026
    Last Scraped
    09 Jul 2026
    Ward
    Kirkwall West and Orphir
  29. Ref ORK/26/107/PPAwaiting decisionOutbuildings & Ancillary Structures

    Harbro Ltd, Hatston Industrial Estate, Sparrowhawk Rd, Kirkwall KW15 1GE

    Received 07 Apr 2026Validated 05 May 2026Updated 09 Jul 2026

    Plans indicate a portacabin would be installed at the Harbro, Kirkwall site, creating extra temporary workspace.

    Install a portacabin

    View application detail →Council source ↗
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    Postcode
    KW15 1GE
    Status
    Awaiting decision
    Category
    Outbuildings & Ancillary Structures
    Impact Scale
    3/10
    Received
    07 Apr 2026
    Validated
    05 May 2026
    Last Scraped
    09 Jul 2026
    Ward
    Kirkwall West and Orphir
  30. Ref ORK/26/105/PPAwaiting decisionExtensions & Enlargements

    West End Hotel, 14 Main Street, Kirkwall Orkney KW15 1BU

    Received 03 Apr 2026Validated 02 Jun 2026Updated 09 Jul 2026

    Plans to alter and extend the guest house, with the bar/caf relocated to new layout and improved guest areas.

    Alter and extend a guest house including relocation of the bar/cafe

    View application detail →Council source ↗
    More planning details
    Postcode
    KW15 1BU
    Status
    Awaiting decision
    Category
    Extensions & Enlargements
    Impact Scale
    5/10
    Received
    03 Apr 2026
    Validated
    02 Jun 2026
    Last Scraped
    09 Jul 2026
    Ward
    Kirkwall West and Orphir