26/161/LB

1. 26 May 2026

   Received by Orkney Islands

2. 28 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.

This application is with Orkney Islands for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

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

• 26/160/PP Awaiting decision

  10 King Street, Kirkwall Orkney KW15 1JF

  Change of use from dental practice to flats (Class 9), extend stair tower, install replacement windows, doors and rainwater goods and install rooflights and air source heat pumps

  26 May 2026 2m away Full applications
• 26/005/TC Decided

  The Haven, King Street, Kirkwall, Orkney KW15 1JF

  Fell two trees

  8 Jan 2026 42m away Trees
• 25/389/TC Granted

  11 King Street, Kirkwall, Orkney KW15 1JF

  Fell a tree

  13 Nov 2025 50m away Trees
• 26/099/TC Granted

  Garmiscarth, Mill Street, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1NL

  Fell a tree and prune a tree

  26 Mar 2026 53m away Trees
• 25/292/PP Granted

  5-7 King Street, Kirkwall, Orkney

  Convert former shop and house to four flats, extend including a balcony to the rear and install replacement windows, doors, rooflights and ridge tiles, replace stone caps and removal of chimney (resubmission of 22/264/PP) (amendment to 23/099/PP)

  26 Aug 2025 61m away Full applications
• 25/359/HH Granted

  Errival, 30 Mill Street, Kirkwall, Orkney KW15 1NL,

  Rebuild section of stone boundary wall and alter an access

  27 Oct 2025 75m away Householder

• 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