Kellyan, The Palace, Birsay, Orkney KW17 2LX

1. 22 Aug 2024

   Received by Orkney Islands

2. 1 Oct 2024

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 7 Nov 2024

   Decision issued: Grant Subject to Conditions

4. 5 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Orkney Islands granted permission on 7 November 2024, 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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• Cleatfurrows, The Palace, Birsay Orkney KW17 2LX

  25/430/PP Submitted 16 Dec 2025 250 yards away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~24 Jun

  Erect a food production building including sales, display area, function/event space, storage, offices , garage, outside serving hatch external seating new access and associated parking and landscaping

  Awaiting decision Full applications 25 docs

• Lower Flat, Old Manse, The Palace, Birsay, Orkney, KW17 2LX

  23/012/CLEUD Submitted 12 Jan 2023 350 yards away

  Regularise the use of a premises as a self-catering unit

  Granted Lawful development 3 docs

• Upper Flat, Old Manse, The Palace, Birsay, Orkney KW17 2LX

  26/147/LB Submitted 14 May 2026 400 yards away

  Replace roof covering with composite slates

  Decided Heritage and listed buildings Roofing 5 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