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

Orkney Islands granted permission on 16 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 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.

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

  21/164/PP Submitted 20 Apr 2021 50 yards 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 9 docs
  Several homes

• 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

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

  26/177/LB Submitted 5 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  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 50 yards 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

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

  21/345/PP Submitted 25 Aug 2021 50 yards away

  Change of use of car park to community events and activities (limited days per year)

  Granted Full applications 7 docs

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

  22/450/HH Submitted 23 Nov 2022 50 yards away

  Install an air source heat pump

  Granted Householder 6 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