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

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Awaiting decision
Scale 1
/Education

Proposed change of external finish from cream wet dash to grey wet dash.

Added 3 Nov

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

1/3
Awaiting decision
Scale 4
/Car Parking/Class 10 Use/Heat Pump// House Extension/ Landscaping/ Parking Access/ Studio Outbuilding

Proposed alterations to an existing house plus a new non-residential studio with air source heat pump, parking, access and landscaping.

Added 30 Oct

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Rendalls Bakery, Finstown Firth Orkney KW17 2EL

1/3
Awaiting decision
Scale 5
Worth watching
/Retail

Proposed erection of a bakery building.

Added 27 Oct

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

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

    Received 06 Oct 2026Validated 02 Nov 2026Updated 03 Nov 2026

    Proposed change of external finish from cream wet dash to grey wet dash.

    Change of external finish from cream wet dash to grey wet dash

    View application detail →Council source ↗
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    Postcode
    KW17 2NR
    Status
    Awaiting decision
    Category
    Windows, Doors & Glazing
    Impact Scale
    1/10
    Received
    06 Oct 2026
    Validated
    02 Nov 2026
    Last Scraped
    03 Nov 2026
    Ward
    West Mainland
  2. Ref ORK/26/292/PPAwaiting decisionNew-Build & Major Development

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

    Received 25 Sept 2026Validated 29 Oct 2026Updated 30 Oct 2026

    Proposed alterations to an existing house plus a new non-residential studio with air source heat pump, parking, access and landscaping.

    Alteration to existing house Class 7 and erect a studio Class 10 (non-residential) with an air source heat pump and associated car parking, access and landscaping

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    Postcode
    KW17 2LX
    Status
    Awaiting decision
    Category
    New-Build & Major Development
    Impact Scale
    4/10
    Received
    25 Sept 2026
    Validated
    29 Oct 2026
    Last Scraped
    30 Oct 2026
    Ward
    West Mainland
  3. Ref ORK/26/267/PPAwaiting decisionNew-Build & Major Development

    Rendalls Bakery, Finstown Firth Orkney KW17 2EL

    Received 03 Sept 2026Validated 19 Oct 2026Updated 27 Oct 2026

    Proposed erection of a bakery building.

    Erect a bakery

    View application detail →Council source ↗
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    Postcode
    KW17 2EL
    Status
    Awaiting decision
    Category
    New-Build & Major Development
    Impact Scale
    5/10
    Received
    03 Sept 2026
    Validated
    19 Oct 2026
    Last Scraped
    27 Oct 2026
    Ward
    West Mainland
  4. Ref ORK/26/269/PPAwaiting decisionNew-Build & Major Development

    Cribbaquoy, Church Road, Harray, Orkney KW17 2LQ

    Received 07 Sept 2026Validated 07 Oct 2026Updated 09 Oct 2026

    Proposed three self-catering pods, a laundry, communal foul drainage, landscaping and a new access.

    Erect three self-catering pods and a laundry with communal foul drainage system and associated landscaping and create an access

    View application detail →Council source ↗
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    Postcode
    KW17 2LQ
    Status
    Awaiting decision
    Category
    New-Build & Major Development
    Impact Scale
    6/10
    Received
    07 Sept 2026
    Validated
    07 Oct 2026
    Last Scraped
    09 Oct 2026
    Ward
    West Mainland
  5. Ref ORK/26/261/HHAwaiting decisionExtensions & Enlargements

    Sabiston Mill Cottage, Birsay Orkney KW17 2HS

    Received 01 Sept 2026Validated 10 Sept 2026Updated 08 Oct 2026

    Proposed extension to a house and erection of a stable and shed.

    Extend a house and erect a stable and shed

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    Postcode
    KW17 2HS
    Status
    Awaiting decision
    Category
    Extensions & Enlargements
    Impact Scale
    4/10
    Received
    01 Sept 2026
    Validated
    10 Sept 2026
    Last Scraped
    08 Oct 2026
    Ward
    West Mainland
  6. Ref ORK/26/251/PPAwaiting decisionNew-Build & Major Development

    Plot 2, Norseman, Rendall, KW17 2NY

    Received 26 Aug 2026Validated 21 Sept 2026Updated 22 Sept 2026

    Proposed new house with integral garage and air source heat pump.

    Erect a house with an integral garage and air source heat pump

    View application detail →Council source ↗
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    Postcode
    KW17 2NY
    Status
    Awaiting decision
    Category
    New-Build & Major Development
    Impact Scale
    5/10
    Received
    26 Aug 2026
    Validated
    21 Sept 2026
    Last Scraped
    22 Sept 2026
    Ward
    West Mainland
  7. Ref ORK/26/219/HHAwaiting decisionExtensions & Enlargements

    Carradale, Finstown, Firth Orkney KW17 2EL

    Received 23 Jul 2026Validated 11 Aug 2026Updated 06 Sept 2026

    Proposed house extension and lean-to carport attached to an existing shed.

    Extend a house and lean to car port to existing shed

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    Postcode
    KW17 2EL
    Status
    Awaiting decision
    Category
    Extensions & Enlargements
    Impact Scale
    3/10
    Received
    23 Jul 2026
    Validated
    11 Aug 2026
    Last Scraped
    06 Sept 2026
    Ward
    West Mainland
  8. Ref ORK/26/207/APNAwaiting decisionOutbuildings & Ancillary Structures

    Lenahowe, Tenston Road, Sandwick, Orkney KW16 3JA

    Received 07 Jul 2026Validated 13 Aug 2026Updated 05 Sept 2026

    Proposed erection of a GP shed.

    Erect a GP shed

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    Postcode
    KW16 3JA
    Status
    Awaiting decision
    Category
    Outbuildings & Ancillary Structures
    Impact Scale
    2/10
    Received
    07 Jul 2026
    Validated
    13 Aug 2026
    Last Scraped
    05 Sept 2026
    Ward
    West Mainland
  9. Ref ORK/26/131/PPAwaiting decisionParking, Access & Highways

    Baikies Noust, Evie Village, Evie, Orkney KW17 2PJ

    Received 06 May 2026Validated 28 Aug 2026Updated 05 Sept 2026

    Proposed new access, fence to close existing access, and removal of an access condition.

    Create an access and erect a fence (to close off existing access) and remove condition 04. (access) from planning permission 18/490/PP

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    Postcode
    KW17 2PJ
    Status
    Awaiting decision
    Category
    Parking, Access & Highways
    Impact Scale
    2/10
    Received
    06 May 2026
    Validated
    28 Aug 2026
    Last Scraped
    05 Sept 2026
    Ward
    West Mainland
  10. Ref ORK/26/106/PPAwaiting decisionChange of Use & Conversions

    Stenso, Georth Road, Evie Orkney KW17 2PJ

    Received 07 Apr 2026Validated 18 Jun 2026Updated 05 Sept 2026

    Proposed change of use of part of a house to self-catering unit, with extension.

    Change of use of part of house to a self-catering unit and extend

    View application detail →Council source ↗
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    Postcode
    KW17 2PJ
    Status
    Awaiting decision
    Category
    Change of Use & Conversions
    Impact Scale
    4/10
    Received
    07 Apr 2026
    Validated
    18 Jun 2026
    Last Scraped
    05 Sept 2026
    Ward
    West Mainland
  11. Ref ORK/26/098/PPAwaiting decisionNew-Build & Major Development

    Lilly's Lodges, Redland Road, Firth, Orkney KW17 2EU

    Received 30 Mar 2026Validated 27 Aug 2026Updated 05 Sept 2026

    Proposal for three self-catering pods with landscaping and new access, retrospective.

    Erect three self-catering pods with associated landscaping and create an access (retrospective)

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    Postcode
    KW17 2EU
    Status
    Awaiting decision
    Category
    New-Build & Major Development
    Impact Scale
    6/10
    Received
    30 Mar 2026
    Validated
    27 Aug 2026
    Last Scraped
    05 Sept 2026
    Ward
    West Mainland
  12. Ref ORK/25/421/PPDecidedRenewable Energy, EV & Heat Pumps

    Rendall Community Centre, Rendall Orkney KW17 2NZ

    Received 10 Dec 2025Validated 27 Jan 2026Updated 05 Sept 2026

    Proposal to erect a shed and install a ground-mounted solar array at the community centre, supporting renewable energy use.

    Erect a shed and install a ground mounted solar array

    View application detail →Council source ↗
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    Postcode
    KW17 2NZ
    Status
    Decided
    Category
    Renewable Energy, EV & Heat Pumps
    Impact Scale
    3/10
    Received
    10 Dec 2025
    Validated
    27 Jan 2026
    Last Scraped
    05 Sept 2026
    Ward
    West Mainland
  13. Ref ORK/25/384/PPAwaiting decisionNew-Build & Major Development

    Vola (Land Near), Grimeston Road, Harray, Orkney, KW17 2JT

    Received 14 Nov 2025Validated 26 Nov 2025Updated 05 Sept 2026

    Proposal to erect a new house with integral garage, solar panels, and air source heat pump, replacing an existing dwelling on a one-for-one basis.

    Erect a house with an integral garage, solar panels and an air source heat pump (one for one)

    View application detail →Council source ↗
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    Postcode
    KW17 2JT
    Status
    Awaiting decision
    Category
    New-Build & Major Development
    Impact Scale
    5/10
    Received
    14 Nov 2025
    Validated
    26 Nov 2025
    Last Scraped
    05 Sept 2026
    Ward
    West Mainland
  14. Ref ORK/23/373/NMV/01Awaiting decisionExtensions & Enlargements

    Birsay Outdoor Centre And Campsite, Birsay, Orkney, KW17 2LY

    Received 27 Jul 2026Validated 11 Aug 2026Updated 18 Aug 2026

    Proposed change of external wall finish from timber cladding to white rendered blockwork for fire insurance reasons.

    Change external wall finish from larch timber cladding to white rendered blockwork, for insurance reasons regarding fire

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    Postcode
    KW17 2LY
    Status
    Awaiting decision
    Category
    Extensions & Enlargements
    Impact Scale
    3/10
    Received
    27 Jul 2026
    Validated
    11 Aug 2026
    Last Scraped
    18 Aug 2026
    Ward
    West Mainland
  15. Ref ORK/26/171/PPAwaiting decisionChange of Use & Conversions

    Kaya, Stenness, Orkney KW16 3JX

    Received 02 Jun 2026Validated 29 Jun 2026Updated 30 Jul 2026

    Plans to convert an existing guest house into a self-catering unit, with an extension to improve space and facilities.

    Convert existing guest house to a self catering unit and extend

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    Postcode
    KW16 3JX
    Status
    Awaiting decision
    Category
    Change of Use & Conversions
    Impact Scale
    6/10
    Received
    02 Jun 2026
    Validated
    29 Jun 2026
    Last Scraped
    30 Jul 2026
    Ward
    West Mainland
  16. Ref ORK/25/197/CLOPUDDecidedChange of Use & Conversions

    Mistra Shop And Post Office, Evie Village, Evie, Orkney KW17 2PJ

    Received 02 Jun 2025Validated 28 Aug 2025Updated 24 Jun 2026

    Proposed change of an existing retail unit to food production use, with no significant external building works indicated.

    Change of use from retail (Class 1A) to food production (Class 4)

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    Postcode
    KW17 2PJ
    Status
    Decided
    Category
    Change of Use & Conversions
    Impact Scale
    2/10
    Received
    02 Jun 2025
    Validated
    28 Aug 2025
    Last Scraped
    24 Jun 2026
    Ward
    West Mainland
  17. Ref ORK/25/204/HHDecidedExtensions & Enlargements

    Forsakelda, Birsay, Orkney KW17 2HP

    Received 16 Jun 2025Validated 11 Aug 2026Updated 24 Jun 2026

    Proposed house extension and domestic shed, with part of the works already carried out retrospectively.

    Extend a house and erect domestic shed (part retrospective)

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    Postcode
    KW17 2HP
    Status
    Decided
    Category
    Extensions & Enlargements
    Impact Scale
    3/10
    Received
    16 Jun 2025
    Validated
    11 Aug 2026
    Last Scraped
    24 Jun 2026
    Ward
    West Mainland
  18. Ref ORK/25/219/PPDecidedNew-Build & Major Development

    Hewing (Land Near), Redland Road, Firth, Orkney KW17 2EU

    Received 17 Jun 2025Validated 28 Jul 2025Updated 24 Jun 2026

    A new house could be built with a detached garage, air source heat pump and new site access.

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

    View application detail →Council source ↗
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    Postcode
    KW17 2EU
    Status
    Decided
    Category
    New-Build & Major Development
    Impact Scale
    5/10
    Received
    17 Jun 2025
    Validated
    28 Jul 2025
    Last Scraped
    24 Jun 2026
    Ward
    West Mainland
  19. Ref ORK/25/069/NMV/01UnknownLandscaping, Gardens & Boundaries

    Stenness Primary School, Ireland Road, Stenness Village, Stenness, Orkney KW16 3LB

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

    Proposed play-area changes could replace wetpour with grass mats and remove a second access point with kerb lowering.

    Change surfacing from wetpour to grass mats and remove the second proposed entry point and lowering of kerb.

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    Postcode
    KW16 3LB
    Status
    Unknown
    Category
    Landscaping, Gardens & Boundaries
    Impact Scale
    2/10
    Received
    23 Jun 2025
    Validated
    24 Jun 2025
    Last Scraped
    24 Jun 2026
    Ward
    West Mainland
  20. Ref ORK/25/222/PPDecidedChange of Use & Conversions

    Greystones, Evie, Orkney KW17 2PQ

    Received 23 Jun 2025Validated 13 Aug 2025Updated 24 Jun 2026

    Proposed conversion of a former surgery to domestic use, with an extension to the existing house.

    Convert former surgery to domestic (extend a house)

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    Postcode
    KW17 2PQ
    Status
    Decided
    Category
    Change of Use & Conversions
    Impact Scale
    4/10
    Received
    23 Jun 2025
    Validated
    13 Aug 2025
    Last Scraped
    24 Jun 2026
    Ward
    West Mainland
  21. Ref ORK/26/168/PPAwaiting decisionChange of Use & Conversions

    Deasbreck, Durkadale Road, Birsay, Orkney KW17 2JD

    Received 01 Jun 2026Validated 17 Jun 2026Updated 10 Jul 2026

    Retrospective change of land to domestic curtilage, with a new outbuilding and siting a static caravan, plus associated landscaping works.

    Change of use of land to form domestic curtilage, erect an outbuilding and site a static caravan (retrospective)

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    Postcode
    KW17 2JD
    Status
    Awaiting decision
    Category
    Change of Use & Conversions
    Impact Scale
    5/10
    Received
    01 Jun 2026
    Validated
    17 Jun 2026
    Last Scraped
    10 Jul 2026
    Ward
    West Mainland
  22. Ref ORK/26/166/PPAwaiting decisionChange of Use & Conversions

    West Clumley, Sandwick, Orkney KW16 3LP

    Received 01 Jun 2026Validated 09 Jun 2026Updated 10 Jul 2026

    Proposed change of part of a field to domestic curtilage, with a new shed erected.

    Change of use of part of a field to domestic and erect a shed

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    Postcode
    KW16 3LP
    Status
    Awaiting decision
    Category
    Change of Use & Conversions
    Impact Scale
    4/10
    Received
    01 Jun 2026
    Validated
    09 Jun 2026
    Last Scraped
    10 Jul 2026
    Ward
    West Mainland
  23. Ref ORK/26/152/HHAwaiting decisionOutbuildings & Ancillary Structures

    Roshaven, Evie Orkney KW17 2NJ

    Received 21 May 2026Validated 26 May 2026Updated 10 Jul 2026

    Amended plans for a garden summerhouse outbuilding plus an air source heat pump at Millfield Cottage, Eve, including changes to the approved scheme.

    Erect an outbuilding (summerhouse) with an air source heat pump (amendment to 25/147/HH)

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    Postcode
    KW17 2NJ
    Status
    Awaiting decision
    Category
    Outbuildings & Ancillary Structures
    Impact Scale
    3/10
    Received
    21 May 2026
    Validated
    26 May 2026
    Last Scraped
    10 Jul 2026
    Ward
    West Mainland
  24. Ref ORK/26/147/LBAwaiting decisionRoof Works & Dormers

    Upper Flat, Old Manse, The Palace, Birsay, Orkney KW17 2LX

    Received 14 May 2026Validated 17 Jun 2026Updated 10 Jul 2026

    Plans to replace the roof covering with composite slates for the Old Manse top flat, aiming to address leak repairs.

    Replace roof covering with composite slates

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    Postcode
    KW17 2LX
    Status
    Awaiting decision
    Category
    Roof Works & Dormers
    Impact Scale
    3/10
    Received
    14 May 2026
    Validated
    17 Jun 2026
    Last Scraped
    10 Jul 2026
    Ward
    West Mainland
  25. Ref ORK/26/127/HHAwaiting decisionExtensions & Enlargements

    Bungalow, Birsay, Orkney KW17 2NP

    Received 30 Apr 2026Validated 18 May 2026Updated 09 Jul 2026

    Plans for extending the bungalow at The Bungalow, Birsay, with changes to elevations and layout to create more living space.

    Extend a house

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    Postcode
    KW17 2NP
    Status
    Awaiting decision
    Category
    Extensions & Enlargements
    Impact Scale
    5/10
    Received
    30 Apr 2026
    Validated
    18 May 2026
    Last Scraped
    09 Jul 2026
    Ward
    West Mainland
  26. Ref ORK/26/125/PPAwaiting decisionNew-Build & Major Development

    Sharalee (Land Near), Sandwick, Orkney, KW16 3JB

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

    New timber-frame house with a revised access/driveway and parking area into the site.

    Erect a house and create an access

    View application detail →Council source ↗
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    Postcode
    KW16 3JB
    Status
    Awaiting decision
    Category
    New-Build & Major Development
    Impact Scale
    5/10
    Received
    30 Apr 2026
    Validated
    09 Jun 2026
    Last Scraped
    09 Jul 2026
    Ward
    West Mainland
  27. Ref ORK/26/117/PPAwaiting decisionNew-Build & Major Development

    Keldroseed, Lyking Road, Sandwick, Orkney, KW16 3HY

    Received 21 Apr 2026Validated 08 May 2026Updated 09 Jul 2026

    Plans for a new house with a standalone external garage and improvements to the vehicle access into the site.

    Erect a house with an external garage (one for one) and upgrade an access

    View application detail →Council source ↗
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    Postcode
    KW16 3HY
    Status
    Awaiting decision
    Category
    New-Build & Major Development
    Impact Scale
    5/10
    Received
    21 Apr 2026
    Validated
    08 May 2026
    Last Scraped
    09 Jul 2026
    Ward
    West Mainland
  28. Ref ORK/26/111/HHAwaiting decisionExtensions & Enlargements

    Stonehall, Cruan Road, Firth, Orkney, KW15 1TT

    Received 13 Apr 2026Validated 06 May 2026Updated 09 Jul 2026

    Plans for extending the existing house, adding extra living space with updated rooflines and elevations.

    Extend a House

    View application detail →Council source ↗
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    Postcode
    KW15 1TT
    Status
    Awaiting decision
    Category
    Extensions & Enlargements
    Impact Scale
    5/10
    Received
    13 Apr 2026
    Validated
    06 May 2026
    Last Scraped
    09 Jul 2026
    Ward
    West Mainland
  29. Ref ORK/26/109/PPAwaiting decisionChange of Use & Conversions

    Northbigging, Russland Road, Harray, Orkney KW17 2LE

    Received 07 Apr 2026Validated 28 Apr 2026Updated 09 Jul 2026

    Plans to convert a disused agricultural building into a new home, with extensions and new windows/doors set out on the site.

    Convert a disused agricultural building and extend to create a house

    View application detail →Council source ↗
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    Postcode
    KW17 2LE
    Status
    Awaiting decision
    Category
    Change of Use & Conversions
    Impact Scale
    6/10
    Received
    07 Apr 2026
    Validated
    28 Apr 2026
    Last Scraped
    09 Jul 2026
    Ward
    West Mainland
  30. Ref ORK/26/097/PPAwaiting decisionNew-Build & Major Development

    Ben-elgar, Harray, Orkney KW17 2JU

    Received 30 Mar 2026Validated 30 Mar 2026Updated 09 Jul 2026

    Retrospective proposal for a new house with an integral garage at Ben Elgar, aligning with the approved site footprint and layout.

    Erect a house with an integral garage (retrospective)

    View application detail →Council source ↗
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    Postcode
    KW17 2JU
    Status
    Awaiting decision
    Category
    New-Build & Major Development
    Impact Scale
    5/10
    Received
    30 Mar 2026
    Validated
    30 Mar 2026
    Last Scraped
    09 Jul 2026
    Ward
    West Mainland