J And W Tait, Sparrowhawk Road, St Ola, Orkney, KW15 1GE

1. 18 Sep 2025

   Received by Orkney Islands

2. 20 Oct 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 23 Feb 2026

   Decision issued: Grant Subject to Conditions

4. 28 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Orkney Islands granted permission on 23 February 2026, 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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• Harbro Ltd, Hatston Industrial Estate, Sparrowhawk Rd, Kirkwall KW15 1GE

  26/107/PP Submitted 7 Apr 2026 100 yards away

  Install a portacabin

  Granted 12 docs

• Historic Environment Scotland, Crowness Road, St Ola, Orkney, KW15 1RG

  24/355/PP Submitted 9 Sep 2024 150 yards away

  Change of use from storage (Class 6) to mixed use workshop, storage and offices (Classes 4, 5 and 6), external alterations including openings and PV panels, create parking and other hardstanding, erect fencing and associated works (amendment to 22/116/PP)

  Granted Full applications 10 docs

• Abattoir, Grainshore Road, St Ola, Orkney, KW15 1FL

  21/305/PP Submitted 27 Jul 2021 300 yards away

  Temporary change of use of part of abattoir (Class 5) to offices and storage (Classes 6 and 4)(part retrospective)

  Granted Full applications 7 docs

• Northern Turbine Services Ltd, 1 Quarryfield Road, St Ola, Orkney KW15 1GD

  25/285/PP Submitted 20 Aug 2025 300 yards away

  Erect a workshop/storage building and generator building, create an access and install replacement window and aerial (part retrospective)

  Granted Windows or glazing 17 docs

• The Orcadian (Land Near), Hell's Half Acre, Crowness Crescent, St Ola, Orkney

  24/336/PP Submitted 28 Aug 2024 0.2 miles away

  Install a storage container

  Granted Full applications 8 docs

• Waterfront Steel, Plot H61, Crowness Road, Hatston Industrial Estate, Orkney

  24/435/PP Submitted 7 Nov 2024 0.3 miles away

  Change of use of part of a fabrication shed (Class 5) to a microbrewery (Class 4) including taproom

  Withdrawn Full applications
  Small domestic

• 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