18 Bridge Street Car Park, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1HR

1. 25 Aug 2021

   Received by Orkney Islands

2. 3 Sep 2021

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 4 Oct 2021

   Decision issued: Grant Subject to Conditions

4. 1 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Orkney Islands granted permission on 4 October 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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• 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

• 21 Bridge Street, Kirkwall Orkney KW15 1HR

  25/393/LB Submitted 20 Nov 2025 50 yards away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~15 Jan

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

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 12 docs

• 21 Bridge Street, Kirkwall Orkney KW15 1HR

  25/392/PP Submitted 20 Nov 2025 50 yards away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~26 Jan

  Change of use from gallery to self-catering accommodation

  Awaiting decision Full applications 12 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

• Flat 2, Nicols House, St Olaf's Wynd, Kirkwall Orkney KW15 1JB

  26/178/HH Submitted 5 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  Replace gable window and two rooflights

  Decided Householder Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 4 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