Former Jewson Yard, Junction Road, Kirkwall, Orkney

1. 27 Mar 2026

   Received by Orkney Islands

2. 20 May 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 28 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 15 July 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Orkney Islands took a median of 103 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Orkney Islands for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Orkney Islands decided full applications in a median of 135 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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• 18 Junction Road, Kirkwall, Orkney KW15 1AB

  25/439/PP Submitted 19 Dec 2025 50 yards away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~11 Jun

  Convert former builders merchant to eight flats, install an access ramp and replacement windows and doors, alter access and create car parking

  Awaiting decision Full applications New dwelling Windows or glazing 17 docs
  Several homes

• Former Jewsons Yard, Junction Road, Kirkwall, Orkney

  25/390/PP Submitted 18 Nov 2025 50 yards away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~10 Feb

  Erect a 92-bed, four-storey hotel including bar and restaurant, and staff accommodation, incorporating existing store, construct car parking and hard and soft landscaping, including public open space and surface water drainage

  Awaiting decision Full applications 48 docs

• Tower Building Apartments, Tower Building, Junction Road, Kirkwall, Orkney

  24/286/PP Submitted 16 Jul 2024 50 yards away

  Change of use from two flats to two self-catering units (retrospective)

  Granted Full applications New dwelling 8 docs
  Several homes

• 5 Mounthoolie Place, Kirkwall, Orkney KW15 1JZ

  26/008/TC Submitted 19 Dec 2025 100 yards away

  Fell two trees and prune tree

  Granted Trees 2 docs

• Albert Hotel, Junction Road, Kirkwall, Orkney KW15 1LB

  26/056/PP Submitted 27 Feb 2026 100 yards away

  Change of use of paved area to outdoor seating/dining area

  Decided 19 docs

• Ayre Hotel, Ayre Road, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1QX

  25/313/LB Submitted 17 Sep 2025 100 yards away

  Remove stone slate and install Welsh slate on outbuilding

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 7 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