Arcadia Community Park, Scapa Crescent, Kirkwall, KW15 2RL

1. 25 May 2021

   Received by Orkney Islands

2. 19 Jul 2021

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 14 Sep 2021

   Decision issued: Grant Subject to Conditions

4. 10 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Orkney Islands granted permission on 14 September 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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• New Scapa Road (Land Near) (K-9), Kirkwall, Orkney

  26/153/PPMAJ Submitted 21 May 2026 150 yards away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~6 Aug

  Erect 28 houses and 36 flats with air source heat pumps, create an access, construct a road, surface water drainage basin, and associated services, infrastructure and landscaping

  Awaiting decision Full applications New dwelling 88 docs
  Major scheme

• 33 Kirklands Road, Kirkwall Orkney KW15 1EU

  26/268/HH Submitted 4 Sep 2026 200 yards away

  100% historically approved · decision due ~24 Nov

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

  Awaiting decision Householder Windows or glazing 4 docs
  Domestic

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

  26/228/PP Submitted 30 Jul 2026 200 yards away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~19 Oct

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

  Awaiting decision Full applications 10 docs

• Gelderoo (Land Near), Upper Crantit Road, Kirkwall, Orkney

  25/362/PP Submitted 31 Oct 2025 250 yards away

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

  Granted Full applications 18 docs

• 2 Scapa Crescent, Kirkwall Orkney KW15 1RL

  26/019/HH Submitted 27 Jan 2026 250 yards away

  Extend a house (domestic annexe)

  Granted Householder 7 docs
  Domestic

• Cedar Villa, Upper Crantit Road, Kirkwall, Orkney KW15 1RW

  26/054/HH Submitted 24 Feb 2026 300 yards away

  Extend a house

  Granted Householder 10 docs
  Domestic

• 26/271/PP Awaiting decision

  11 Palace Road, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1PA

  Install replacement rooflight

  Received 7 Sep, published by the council 12 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 26/257/PP Awaiting decision

  38 Victoria Street, Stromness, Orkney KW16 3AA

  Replacement of windows and dormers, replace rooflights, repairs to existing roof and replacement of slates as required, removal of concrete skew and replace with leadwork and replace rainwater goods

  Received 31 Aug, published by the council 12 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 26/243/PP Awaiting decision

  1 King Street, Kirkwall, Orkney KW15 1JF

  Reinstate a house and extend, including alterations, install an air source heat pump and erect a boundary fence

  Received 18 Aug, published by the council 31 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/228/PP Awaiting decision

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

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

  Received 30 Jul, published by the council 27 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/227/PP Awaiting decision

  37 & 39 Victoria Street, Stromness, Orkney KW16 3BS

  Change of use from Post Office to mixed use facility (Class 1A/3/10) including creative arts-hub and café/retail. Demolish existing rear outbuildings and form three-storey extension, remove trees, install PV panels and air source heat pumps

  Received 28 Jul, published by the council 24 Aug 2026 Full applications