Dounby Primary School, Dounby, Sandwick, Orkney KW17 2JA

1. 19 Sep 2025

   Received by Orkney Islands

2. 29 Jan 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 10 Mar 2026

   Decision issued: Grant Subject to Conditions

4. 28 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Orkney Islands granted permission on 10 March 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.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Ongar Cottage, Hillside Road, Dounby, Harray, Orkney, KW17 2HT

  23/084/HH Submitted 10 Mar 2023 200 yards away

  Extend a house with air source heat pump

  Granted Householder 5 docs
  Domestic

• Market Green, Hillside Road, Dounby, Orkney, KW17 2HT

  24/428/VR Submitted 5 Nov 2024 250 yards away

  Vary condition 06 (remove fuel tanks) of planning permission 23/016/PP, to retain and fill tanks

  Granted Conditions 6 docs

• Hjemdal, Vetquoy Road, Dounby, Sandwick, Orkney KW17 2HT

  24/378/HH Submitted 26 Sep 2024 400 yards away

  Erect a domestic garage

  Granted Householder 6 docs
  Domestic

• Rose Cottage (Land Near), Dounby, Orkney

  21/289/PP Submitted 15 Jul 2021 450 yards away

  Erect a house with an air source heat pump and alter an access

  Withdrawn Full applications

• Orkney West Mainland Agricultural Society, Showground, Dounby, Orkney

  25/399/PP Submitted 25 Nov 2025 0.3 miles away

  Extend a shed, install four motorhome/caravan pitches with hook-up points and install solar panels on existing pavilion building

  Granted Full applications 14 docs
  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