Kirkwall Hotel, Harbour Street, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1LE

1. 10 Jan 2020

   Received by Orkney Islands

2. 21 Jan 2020

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 30 Nov 2021

   Decision issued: Grant

4. 11 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Orkney Islands granted permission on 30 November 2021, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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• Flat 2, 3 Bridge Street, Kirkwall, Orkney Islands

  24/359/PP Submitted 12 Sep 2024 50 yards away

  Change of use from a flat to a self-catering unit (retrospective)

  Granted Full applications 7 docs

• Anchor Building, Bridge Street, Kirkwall KW15 1HR

  26/065/PP Submitted 9 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  Paint and lime plaster walls, install replacement windows and doors, metal rainwater goods, soil/vent stacks, and CCTV (part retrospective)

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 6 docs

• Leslie Burgher 21 Bridge Street Kirkwall Orkney Islands KW15 1HR

  23/247/NMV/01 Submitted 22 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  Minor amendments to internal layout

  Decided Conditions 1 doc

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

  26/175/LB Submitted 4 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  Install a defibrillator unit and bleed kit unit

  Decided Heritage and listed buildings 9 docs

• 23 Bridge Street, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1HR

  23/108/LB Submitted 21 Mar 2023 50 yards away

  Install secondary glazing

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 8 docs

• 21-23 Bridge Street, Kirkwall, KW15 1HR

  19/409/LB Submitted 2 Dec 2019 50 yards away

  Install secondary glazing and install a rooflight

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 15 docs

• 26/220/LB Decided

  23 St Catherine's Place, Kirkwall, Orkney KW15 1HX

  Remove boundary wall

  Received 23 Jul, published by the council 28 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/113/LB Decided

  2 South End, Stromness, Orkney KW16 3DJ

  Restore hand crane

  Received 17 Apr, published by the council 28 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/159/LB Decided

  Ness House, Ness Road, Stromness Orkney KW16 3DL

  Replace bathroom interior, install electric underfloor heating and install extraction fan

  Received 26 May, published by the council 28 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/272/LB Awaiting decision

  Watergate House, Watergate, Kirkwall, Orkney KW15 1PD

  Replace roof covering, lead work and vent (retrospective)

  Received 14 Sep, published by the council 12 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/185/LB Granted

  Sule Skerry Lighthouse, Orkney

  Internal strip out (including watchroom immediately beneath the lantern), structural repairs to cracks, roof and drainage repairs, re-waterproof, external redecoration (including historic metalwork repairs and replacements), replacement batteries, engine and fuel system, water system, lighting and rewiring, and full internal alterations including replacement bathroom, kitchen and accommodation areas

  Received 11 Jun, published by the council 28 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings