9 Albert Street, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1HP

1. 23 Jan 2023

   Received by Orkney Islands

2. 21 Feb 2023

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 17 Mar 2023

   Decision issued: No Objections

4. 5 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Orkney Islands granted permission on 17 March 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.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination that existing or proposed works do not need planning permission; the merits of the scheme are not considered. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 13 Albert Street, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1HP

  25/420/AD Submitted 2 Dec 2025 50 yards away

  Display a fascia sign

  Granted Advertising 5 docs

• 11A - 11B Albert Street, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1HP

  21/354/PP Submitted 1 Sep 2021 50 yards away

  Re-slate roof, remove chimney stacks and block window opening

  Granted Full applications Roofing Windows or glazing 5 docs

• Grooves Toys, 17 Albert Street, Kirkwall Orkney KW15 1HP

  26/003/AD Submitted 6 Jan 2026 50 yards away

  Display a fascia sign and a projecting sign

  Granted Advertising 6 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

• 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 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

• 26/081/CLEUD Awaiting decision

  118 Victoria Street (Land Near), Stromness, Orkney, KW16 3BU

  Regularise the use of a premises as a house

  Received 19 Mar, published by the council 28 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• 26/050/CLOPUD Granted

  Aria, 8 Seafield, Finstown, Firth, Orkney KW17 2EW

  Extend a house

  Received 20 Feb, published by the council 28 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• 25/376/CLOPUD Granted

  Oakglade, Easdale Loan, Kirkwall Orkney KW15 1RU

  Alter a house

  Received 6 Nov, published by the council 28 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• 25/341/CLEUD Granted

  Quoynamoan Flat, Upper Twatt Road, Stenness, Orkney KW16 3HH

  Regularise the creation of a house (subdivision)

  Received 10 Oct, published by the council 28 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• 25/267/CLEUD Granted

  Shorelines Self Catering, Maitland Place, Finstown, Firth, Orkney, KW17 2EQ

  Regularise the use of self-catering unit

  Received 6 Aug, published by the council 28 Jul 2026 Lawful development