25/312/PP

1. 17 Sep 2025

   Received by Orkney Islands

2. 26 Sep 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 26 Nov 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.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.

More on full applications applications in our guide

• 25/313/LB Granted

  Ayre Hotel, Ayre Road, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1QX

  Remove stone slate and install Welsh slate on outbuilding

  17 Sep 2025 0m away Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/096/PP Awaiting decision

  Former Jewson Yard, Junction Road, Kirkwall, Orkney

  Install 8 cabins to form temporary offices (for a temporary period of 3 years), and create associated car parking area

  27 Mar 2026 97m away Full applications
• 25/439/PP Awaiting decision

  18 Junction Road, Kirkwall, Orkney KW15 1AB

  Convert former builders merchant to eight flats, install an access ramp and replacement windows and doors, alter access and create car parking

  19 Dec 2025 107m away Full applications
• 25/390/PP Awaiting decision

  Former Jewsons Yard, Junction Road, Kirkwall, Orkney

  Erect a 92-bed, four-storey hotel including bar and restaurant, and staff accommodation, incorporating existing store, construct car parking and hard and soft landscaping, including public open space and surface water drainage

  18 Nov 2025 111m away Full applications
• 26/056/PP Awaiting decision

  Albert Hotel, Junction Road, Kirkwall, Orkney KW15 1LB

  Change of use of paved area to outdoor seating/dining area

  27 Feb 2026 141m away Full applications
• 26/008/TC Granted

  5 Mounthoolie Place, Kirkwall, Orkney KW15 1JZ

  Fell two trees and prune tree

  19 Dec 2025 158m away Trees

• 26/134/PP Granted

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

  Install three aluminium signs and paint a door (retrospective)

  6 May 2026 Full applications
• 26/107/PP Granted

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

  Install a portacabin

  7 Apr 2026 Full applications
• 25/348/PP Granted

  Downatown, Twatt, Orkney

  Erect a house (one for one) with integral garage and a hydroponic agricultural building

  17 Oct 2025 Full applications
• 26/141/PP Withdrawn

  Vinkwin (Land Near), Evie Orkney

  Change of use from agricultural land to a secure dog walking field with associated access, parking area, fencing, gates and shelter

  12 May 2026 Full applications
• 26/038/PP Granted

  Ha'Well, Shore Road, St Andrews Orkney KW17 2QT

  Convert an annexe to a house (subdivision of curtilage)

  11 Feb 2026 Full applications