26/052/LB

1. 23 Feb 2026

   Received by Orkney Islands

2. 7 May 2026

   Decision issued: Grant Subject to Conditions

3. 28 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

Heritage applications concern listed buildings and conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for works, inside or out, that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without consent is a criminal offence. The council weighs harm to the heritage asset against any public benefit of the proposal.

More on heritage and listed buildings applications in our guide

• 25/440/PP Granted

  63 John Street, Stromness Orkney KW16 3AD

  Install a roof-mounted PV array (14 panels)

  22 Dec 2025 1m away Full applications
• 25/405/PP Granted

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

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

  1 Dec 2025 67m away Full applications
• 22/146/NMV/01 Withdrawn

  Dalrhua (Land Near), Downies Lane, Stromness, Orkney

  Changes to glazing layout to front elevation and altering openings to rear elevation including the removal of the stove

  12 Mar 2026 180m away Conditions
• 24/369/NMV/01 Decided

  Stromness Hotel, 15 Victoria Street, Stromness Orkney KW16 3AA

  Amend external escape stair upper landing and handrail configuration

  29 Jul 2025 184m away Conditions
• 25/353/PP Granted

  The Robert Rendall Building, Orkney Research And Innovation Campus, Franklin Road, Stromness, Orkney KW16 3AN

  Alter and extend office building (Block 3) including three storey extension and change of use, to create a mixed-use food and drink (Class 3), office (Class 4) and education (Class 10) facility, install six air source heat pumps, install external wall insulation and air source heat pumps (Charles Clouston Building and Robert Rendall Building), construct car parking, install electric vehicle charging infrastructure, associated hard and soft landscaping including construction of steps and external lift (resubmission of 23/458/PP)

  24 Oct 2025 228m away Full applications
• 25/347/TC Granted

  43 Victoria Street, Stromness, Orkney KW16 3BS

  Fell a tree and prune a tree

  17 Oct 2025 237m away Trees

• 26/132/LB Granted

  Drever And Heddle, 56A Albert Street, Kirkwall, Orkney KW15 1HQ

  Install three aluminium signs and paint a door (retrospective)

  6 May 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/124/LB Granted

  Graemeshall House, Graemeshall Road, Holm, Orkney KW17 2RX

  Replace three windows and install cast iron rainwater goods

  27 Apr 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/064/LB Granted

  Anchorage, Front Road, St Margarets Hope, South Ronaldsay Orkney KW17 2SL

  Remove stone slates and re-roof with Welsh slate

  5 Mar 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/185/LB Awaiting decision

  Sule Skerry Lighthouse, Orkney

  Internal strip out (including watchroom immediately beneath the lantern), structural repairs to cracks, roof and drainage repairs, re-waterproof, external redecoration (including historic metalwork repairs and replacements), replacement batteries, engine and fuel system, water system, lighting and rewiring, and full internal alterations including replacement bathroom, kitchen and accommodation areas

  11 Jun 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/182/LB Awaiting decision

  West End Hotel, 14 Main Street, Kirkwall Orkney KW15 1BU

  Alter and extend a guest house including relocation of the bar/cafe

  10 Jun 2026 Heritage and listed buildings