74 Victoria Street, Stromness, Orkney, KW16 3BS

1. 21 Oct 2022

   Received by Orkney Islands

2. 21 Feb 2023

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 30 Apr 2023

   Decision issued: Grant Subject to Conditions

4. 10 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Orkney Islands granted permission on 30 April 2023, 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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• 69 - 73 Victoria Street, Stromness, Orkney, KW16 3BS

  23/117/LB Submitted 20 Mar 2023 50 yards away

  Install display walls and signage fascia

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 13 docs

• 38 Victoria Street, Stromness, Orkney KW16 3AA

  26/257/PP Submitted 31 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~26 Oct

  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

  Awaiting decision Full applications Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 13 docs

• 43 Victoria Street, Stromness, Orkney KW16 3BS

  25/347/TC Submitted 17 Oct 2025 50 yards away

  Fell a tree and prune a tree

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• Flat 3, 40 Victoria Street, Stromness, Orkney, KW16 3AA

  23/030/HH Submitted 31 Jan 2023 50 yards away

  Install an air source heat pump with timber housing (part retrospective)

  Granted Householder 5 docs
  Domestic

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

  26/227/PP Submitted 28 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~14 Oct

  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

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Demolition +1 54 docs

• Stromness Town Hall, Church Road, Stromness, Orkney

  23/105/LB Submitted 20 Mar 2023 50 yards away

  Install replacement oil boiler and a flue

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 12 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