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Alma Cottage (Land Near), Sanday, Orkney, KW17 2AY

Granted Orkney Islands 25/365/PIP Planning in Principle

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

Proposal

Siting of a house and create an access

As published by the council, reference 25/365/PIP

Application record

Reference
25/365/PIP
Type
Planning in Principle
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted As published: Grant Subject to Conditions
Received
3 Nov 2025
Validated
4 Feb 2026
Decided
1 Apr 2026
Ward
North Isles
Parish
Sanday Community Council
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
KW17 2AY

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 3 Nov 2025

    Received by Orkney Islands

  2. 4 Feb 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 1 Apr 2026

    Decision issued: Grant Subject to Conditions

  4. 28 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

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

6 documents on file for this application

  • Location Plan Drawing - Approved · 08 Apr 2026
  • Site Plan Drawing - Approved · 08 Apr 2026
  • Approved Decision Notice · 08 Apr 2026
  • Scottish Water Consultation Response · 23 Mar 2026
  • Roads Services Consultation Response · 12 Mar 2026
  • Biodiversity Enhancement Form Supporting Document · 04 Feb 2026

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What this grant of permission means

Orkney Islands granted permission on 1 April 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.

About outline applications

An outline application tests the principle of developing a site, holding back details such as appearance and landscaping as reserved matters for later approval. More in our guide to planning application types.

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