1 Hamnavoe Apartments, Ferry Road, Stromness, Orkney KW16 3AE

1. 17 Oct 2024

   Received by Orkney Islands

2. 11 Dec 2024

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 3 Jan 2025

   Decision issued: Grant Subject to Conditions

4. 21 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Orkney Islands granted permission on 3 January 2025, 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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• 27 North End Road, Stromness, Orkney KW16 3AG

  26/197/PP Submitted 2 Jul 2026 100 yards away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~8 Sep

  Change of use from store to student accommodation on first floor

  Awaiting decision 12 docs

• 27 North End Road Stromness Orkney Islands KW16 3AG

  22/259/NMV/01 Submitted 23 Feb 2023 100 yards away

  Amend window design, and additional replacement windows

  Decided Conditions Windows or glazing 1 doc

• 73 John Street, Stromness, Orkney, KW16 3AD

  21/284/HH Submitted 12 Jul 2021 200 yards away

  Install two rooflights

  Granted Householder Loft or dormer 4 docs
  Domestic

• 63 John Street, Stromness, Orkney KW16 3AD

  26/052/LB Submitted 23 Feb 2026 200 yards away

  Install 14 solar panels

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 4 docs

• 63 John Street, Stromness Orkney KW16 3AD

  25/440/PP Submitted 22 Dec 2025 200 yards away

  Install a roof-mounted PV array (14 panels)

  Granted Full applications 3 docs

• 27 North End Road, Stromness, Orkney

  25/396/PP Submitted 21 Nov 2025 250 yards away

  Install windows and balconies, replace former window, and alter entrance door screen (amendment to 23/448/PP) (retrospective)

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 8 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