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Finstown Substation, Finstown, Orkney

Granted Orkney Islands 25/314/AD Advertisement Consent

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

Display a sign and three flags displayed on flagpoles (maximum height 5 metres)

As published by the council, reference 25/314/AD

Application record

Reference
25/314/AD
Type
Advertisement Consent
Status
Decided
Decision
Grant Subject to Conditions
Received
18 Sep 2025
Validated
10 Nov 2025
Decided
15 Dec 2025
Ward
West Mainland
Parish
Firth & Stenness Community Council
Decision by
Delegated Decision

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 18 Sep 2025

    Received by Orkney Islands

  2. 10 Nov 2025

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 15 Dec 2025

    Decision issued: Grant Subject to Conditions

  4. 28 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Who's behind it

Company information only, from the register and Companies House

BAM Nuttall Applicant, registered in Farnborough

Active · incorporated 1935 · Farnborough

85 applications on PlanIndex · across 2 councils · 100% granted

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Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

6 documents on file for this application

  • Photo of Flag 1 Drawing - Approved · 16 Dec 2025
  • Photo of Flag 2 Drawing - Approved · 16 Dec 2025
  • Photo of Flag 3 Drawing - Approved · 16 Dec 2025
  • Signage Details Drawing - Approved · 16 Dec 2025
  • Location & Site Plan Drawing - Approved · 16 Dec 2025
  • Approved Decision Notice · 16 Dec 2025

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What this grant of permission means

Orkney Islands granted permission on 15 December 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.

About advertisement consent applications

Advertisement consent is judged on two things only: amenity and public safety, not competition or other planning considerations. More in our guide to planning application types.

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