Stromness Academy, Garson Road, Stromness, Orkney KW16 3JS

1. 9 Oct 2024

   Received by Orkney Islands

2. 29 Oct 2024

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 13 Dec 2024

   Decision issued: Grant Subject to Conditions

4. 31 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Orkney Islands granted permission on 13 December 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.

• Cairston Road (Land Near), Stromness, Orkney, KW16 3JS

  22/382/PP/NMV/01 Submitted 6 Jan 2025 250 yards away

  Amend location of house on plot one by one meter

  Decided Conditions 3 docs

• Cairston Road (Land Near), Stromness, Orkney, KW16 3JS

  22/382/NMV/01 Submitted 6 Jan 2025 250 yards away

  Amend location of house on plot one by one meter

  Decided Conditions 3 docs

• Cairston Road (Land Near), Stromness, Orkney,

  24/432/VR Submitted 6 Nov 2024 300 yards away

  Vary condition 07 (provision of footway) of planning permission 22/382/PP, to reduce extent of footway

  Withdrawn Conditions

• Site G20, Garson Industrial Estate, Stromness, KW16 3EE

  26/077/PP Submitted 17 Mar 2026 0.3 miles away

  Erect an industrial building (Class 5) and boundary fence, change of use of land to storage (Class 6), create a hardstanding with vehicle parking, and associated services and landscaping

  Decided 23 docs
  Small domestic

• 30 Coplands Drive (Land Near), Stromness, Orkney, KW16 3BN

  25/176/NMV/01 Submitted 19 Nov 2025 0.3 miles away

  Increase width of first floor window on South elevation by 300mm and install a roof mounted solar array

  Decided Conditions Windows or glazing 8 docs

• 30 Coplands Drive (Land Near), Stromness, Orkney, KW16 3BN

  25/176/NMV/02 Submitted 4 Feb 2026 0.3 miles away

  Add solar panels to west elevation

  Decided Conditions 1 doc

• 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