The Braes, Hellihole Road, Stromness Orkney KW16 3DY

This site has had 2 applications since 2026: 2 approved, 0 refused.

• 26/001/PP Granted

  The Braes, Hellihole Road, Stromness, Orkney KW16 3DY

  Change of use of part of building to a self-catering unit

  Decided 7 Apr 2026 Full applications

1. 5 Jan 2026

   Received by Orkney Islands

2. 27 Jan 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 7 Apr 2026

   Decision issued: Grant Subject to Conditions

4. 28 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Orkney Islands granted permission on 7 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.

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.

• The Braes, Hellihole Road, Stromness, Orkney KW16 3DY

  26/001/PP Submitted 5 Jan 2026 50 yards away

  Change of use of part of building to a self-catering unit

  Granted Full applications 6 docs

• Former St. Peter's Care Home, Stromness, Orkney KW16 3DE

  24/284/PP Submitted 17 Jul 2024 100 yards away

  Convert former care home to a hostel (Class 7) and a house, external alterations including demolitions, and associated landscaping and infrastructure works including car parking (amendment to 22/124/PP)

  Granted Full applications 20 docs

• 1 Hellihole Road (Land Near), Stromness, Orkney

  24/259/PP Submitted 27 Jun 2024 100 yards away

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

  Withdrawn Full applications

• St Peters House Back Road Stromness Orkney KW16 3DX

  24/274/PP Submitted 9 Jul 2024 150 yards away

  Change of use of part of former care home (garage) to a hot food takeaway with parking (retrospective)

  Granted Full applications 9 docs

• 3 Pumpwell Park, Stromness, Orkney, KW16 3AT

  23/103/HH Submitted 20 Mar 2023 150 yards away

  Erect a shed (Retrospective)

  Withdrawn Householder
  Small domestic

• 39B Graham Place, Stromness, Orkney KW16 3BY

  24/251/PP Submitted 20 Jun 2024 200 yards away

  Convert a former house to two flats, install two air source heat pumps with housing, replacement windows and doors and rainwater goods, paint external walls, install stone steps and a hand rail

  Granted Full applications New dwelling Windows or glazing 16 docs
  Several homes

• 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