Coplands Drive, Stromness, Orkney KW16 3BN

1. 12 Feb 2026

   Received by Orkney Islands

2. 4 Mar 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 20 May 2026

   Decision issued: Grant Subject to Conditions

4. 28 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Orkney Islands granted permission on 20 May 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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• 30 Coplands Drive (Land Near), Stromness, Orkney, KW16 3BN

  25/176/NMV/02 Submitted 4 Feb 2026 400 yards away

  Add solar panels to west elevation

  Decided Conditions 1 doc

• 30 Coplands Drive (Land Near), Stromness, Orkney, KW16 3BN

  25/176/NMV/01 Submitted 19 Nov 2025 400 yards away

  Increase width of first floor window on South elevation by 300mm and install a roof mounted solar array

  Decided Conditions Windows or glazing 8 docs

• The Ferry Inn, 10 John Street, Stromness Orkney KW16 3AD

  25/405/PP Submitted 1 Dec 2025 0.3 miles away

  Erect a boundary wall and bin enclosure, and install three metal pergolas (amendment to 24/047/PP)

  Granted Full applications 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 24 John Street, Stromness, Orkney, KW16 3AD

  21/273/PP Submitted 5 Jul 2021 0.3 miles away

  Change of use from shop (Class 1) to office (Class 2)

  Granted Full applications 3 docs

• 73 John Street, Stromness, Orkney, KW16 3AD

  21/284/HH Submitted 12 Jul 2021 0.3 miles away

  Install two rooflights

  Granted Householder Loft or dormer 4 docs
  Domestic

• 5 Victoria Street, Stromness, Orkney, KW16 3AA

  22/334/AD Submitted 9 Sep 2022 0.3 miles away

  Display advertisements on proposed freestanding ATM kiosk

  Granted Advertising 6 docs

• 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