25/296/AD

1. 1 Sep 2025

   Received by Orkney Islands

2. 3 Nov 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 18 Dec 2025

   Decision issued: Grant Subject to Conditions

4. 28 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

Advertisement consent controls signs, hoardings and other adverts. The council may only judge two things: amenity, meaning the effect on the appearance of the building and area, and public safety, chiefly whether a sign distracts road users or obstructs sight lines. Other planning considerations, such as competition between businesses, do not apply.

More on advertising applications in our guide

• 25/297/PP Granted

  British Red Cross, 68 Victoria Street, Kirkwall, Orkney KW15 1DN

  Repaint windows and door

  1 Sep 2025 3m away Full applications
• 26/068/PP Awaiting decision

  66B Victoria Street, Kirkwall, Orkney KW15 1DN

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

  5 Mar 2026 13m away Full applications
• 25/342/PP Granted

  Bruce's Stores, 55 Victoria Street, Kirkwall, Orkney KW15 1DN

  Re-roof rear extension and reposition rainwater goods

  10 Oct 2025 41m away Full applications
• 25/286/TC Granted

  54 Victoria Street Kirkwall Orkney Islands KW15 1DN

  Fell a tree

  14 Aug 2025 41m away Trees
• 26/182/LB Awaiting decision

  West End Hotel, 14 Main Street, Kirkwall Orkney KW15 1BU

  Alter and extend a guest house including relocation of the bar/cafe

  10 Jun 2026 147m away Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/105/PP Awaiting decision

  West End Hotel, 14 Main Street, Kirkwall Orkney KW15 1BU

  Alter and extend a guest house including relocation of the bar/cafe

  3 Apr 2026 148m away Full applications

• 26/140/AD Granted

  Fish Mart, Stronsay, Orkney KW17 2AS

  Install a fascia sign

  12 May 2026 Advertising
• 26/003/AD Granted

  Grooves Toys, 17 Albert Street, Kirkwall Orkney KW15 1HP

  Display a fascia sign and a projecting sign

  6 Jan 2026 Advertising
• 25/432/AD Granted

  2 Graham Place, Stromness Orkney KW16 3BY

  Display 2 x fascia signs

  16 Dec 2025 Advertising
• 25/420/AD Granted

  13 Albert Street, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1HP

  Display a fascia sign

  2 Dec 2025 Advertising
• 25/355/AD Granted

  Drever And Heddle, 56A Albert Street, Kirkwall, Orkney KW15 1HQ

  Install an aluminium sign

  24 Oct 2025 Advertising