The Orcadian (Land Near), Hell's Half Acre, Crowness Crescent, St Ola, Orkney

1. 28 Aug 2024

   Received by Orkney Islands

2. 25 Sep 2024

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 31 Oct 2024

   Decision issued: Grant Subject to Conditions

4. 5 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Orkney Islands granted permission on 31 October 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.

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.

• Northern Turbine Services Ltd, 1 Quarryfield Road, St Ola, Orkney KW15 1GD

  25/285/PP Submitted 20 Aug 2025 150 yards away

  Erect a workshop/storage building and generator building, create an access and install replacement window and aerial (part retrospective)

  Granted Windows or glazing 17 docs

• Grainbank House, Hatston Brae, Kirkwall, Orkney KW15 1RD

  25/307/LB Submitted 9 Sep 2025 150 yards away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~27 Nov

  Demolish and rebuild a wall

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Demolition 11 docs

• Queen Elizabeth Way (Land Near), Kirkwall, Orkney

  26/076/PIP Submitted 16 Mar 2026 300 yards away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~11 May

  Siting of 15 houses with associated infrastructure

  Awaiting decision Outline 64 docs
  Major scheme

• Anchor View, Hatston Brae, Kirkwall, Orkney KW15 1RD

  24/401/PP Submitted 8 Oct 2024 350 yards away

  Change of use from a domestic annex to a self-catering unit (retrospective)

  Granted Full applications 5 docs

• Harbro Ltd, Hatston Industrial Estate, Sparrowhawk Rd, Kirkwall KW15 1GE

  26/107/PP Submitted 7 Apr 2026 400 yards away

  Install a portacabin

  Granted 12 docs

• J And W Tait, Sparrowhawk Road, St Ola, Orkney, KW15 1GE

  25/316/PP Submitted 18 Sep 2025 0.2 miles away

  Erect three storage buildings (Class 6) and upgrade an access

  Granted Full applications 13 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