26/108/LB

1. 7 Apr 2026

   Received by Orkney Islands

2. 8 Jun 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

• 25/420/AD Granted

  13 Albert Street, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1HP

  Display a fascia sign

  2 Dec 2025 45m away Advertising
• 26/088/PP Granted

  34 Bridge Street, Kirkwall, Orkney KW15 1HR

  Convert part (upper floors) of a shop (Class 1A) to two flats, create wall openings, install windows, doors and rooflights, and paint window

  24 Mar 2026 54m away Full applications
• 26/178/HH Awaiting decision

  Flat 2, Nicols House, St Olaf's Wynd, Kirkwall Orkney KW15 1JB

  Replace gable window and two rooflights

  5 Jun 2026 57m away Householder
• 26/177/LB Awaiting decision

  Flat 2, Nicols House, St Olaf's Wynd, Kirkwall Orkney KW15 1JB

  Replace gable window and two rooflights

  5 Jun 2026 57m away Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/003/AD Granted

  Grooves Toys, 17 Albert Street, Kirkwall Orkney KW15 1HP

  Display a fascia sign and a projecting sign

  6 Jan 2026 66m away Advertising
• 26/175/LB Awaiting decision

  Nationwide Building Society, 24 Bridge Street, Kirkwall Orkney KW15 1HR

  Install a defibrillator unit and bleed kit unit

  4 Jun 2026 68m away Heritage and listed buildings

• 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