18 Bridge Street, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1HR

1. 23 Jan 2023

   Received by Orkney Islands

2. 24 Jan 2023

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 16 Mar 2023

   Decision issued: Grant Subject to Conditions

4. 5 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.

More on full applications applications in our guide

• 6 Bridge Street Wynd, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1JD

  21/164/PP Submitted 20 Apr 2021 37m away

  Convert offices (Class 2) to two flats, alter and install replacement windows and doors, render walls and install two air source heat pumps

  Granted Full applications New dwelling Windows or glazing 11 docs
  Several homes

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

  26/178/HH Submitted 5 Jun 2026 42m away

  100% historically approved · decision due ~11 Aug

  Replace gable window and two rooflights

  Decided Householder Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 4 docs
  Domestic

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

  26/177/LB Submitted 5 Jun 2026 42m away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~11 Aug

  Replace gable window and two rooflights

  Decided Heritage and listed buildings Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 5 docs

• 34 Bridge Street, Kirkwall, Orkney KW15 1HR

  26/088/PP Submitted 24 Mar 2026 44m away

  Convert part (upper floors) of a shop (Class 1A) to two flats, create wall openings, install windows, doors and rooflights, and paint window

  Granted Full applications New dwelling Loft or dormer +1 15 docs
  Several homes

• 24 Garden Street, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1JA

  22/450/HH Submitted 23 Nov 2022 52m away

  Install an air source heat pump

  Granted Householder 6 docs
  Domestic

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

  22/480/PP Submitted 19 Dec 2022 55m away

  Install a replacement timber door

  Granted Full applications 6 docs

• 26/055/PP Granted

  Loth Quarry, Sanday, Orkney

  Temporary change of use from quarry to industrial (Class 5) to construct fish farm pens (two years)

  19 Feb 2026 Full applications
• 26/062/PP Granted

  Old Papdale Halls Of Residence, Berstane Road, Kirkwall Orkney KW15 1NA

  Demolish former halls of residence and landscape site

  5 Mar 2026 Full applications
• 26/059/PP Granted

  South Breck, Burness Road, Firth, Orkney KW17 2ET

  Erect a slatted byre

  3 Mar 2026 Full applications
• 26/112/PP Granted

  John G Corse Funeral Home, Old Scapa Road, Kirkwall Orkney KW15 1BB

  Extend a funeral home

  15 Apr 2026 Full applications
• 25/380/PP Refused

  Lower Fea (Land Near), Birsay, Orkney, KW17 2NS

  Erect three self-catering pods with communal foul drainage system and associated landscaping

  12 Nov 2025 Full applications