Lindisfarne, Stromness, Orkney, KW16 3EX

1. 14 Jun 2021

   Received by Orkney Islands

2. 17 Jun 2021

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 6 Aug 2021

   Decision issued: Grant Subject to Conditions

4. 5 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

• Scottishbuildingwarrant: 21/208 (Building Work Complete)

Orkney Islands granted permission on 6 August 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.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Viewforth, Stromness, Orkney, KW16 3EX

  24/195/PP Submitted 2 May 2024 50 yards away

  Erect a house with an air source heat pump and integral garage (subdivision of curtilage)

  Granted Full applications 11 docs

• Viewforth (Land Near), Stromness, Orkney

  25/252/PP Submitted 28 Jul 2025 100 yards away

  Change of use of land from agricultural to domestic (extension of curtilage)

  Granted Full applications Extension 7 docs

• Quarry Banks Stromness Orkney Islands KW16 3LL

  25/291/HH Submitted 25 Aug 2025 400 yards away

  Extend a house

  Granted Householder 5 docs
  Domestic

• Bruna Lee Hill, Stromness Orkney KW16 3JU

  26/087/PN Submitted 16 Mar 2026 0.3 miles away

  Install 12 antennas, 1 dish, 1 GPS module, and ancillary development

  Granted Prior approval 3 docs

• 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