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Noup Head Lighthouse, Westray Orkney

Decided Orkney Islands 26/164/LB Heritage and listed buildings

Decided. The decision notice on the council portal carries the outcome in full, including any conditions.

Proposal

Repaint lighthouse, repair roof and install replacement handrail

As published by the council, reference 26/164/LB

Application record

Reference
26/164/LB
Category
Heritage and listed buildings
Status
Decided
Received
27 May 2026
Validated
20 Jul 2026
Decided
29 Sep 2026
Ward
North Isles

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 27 May 2026

    Received by Orkney Islands

  2. 20 Jul 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 28 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. 29 Sep 2026

    Decision issued

  5. 29 Sep 2026

    Status changed to Decided

    Previously Awaiting decision.

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

13 documents on file for this application

  • Historic Environment Scotland Consultation Response · 10 Aug 2026
  • Orkney Heritage Society Consultation Response · 22 Jul 2026
  • Listed Building Consent Site Notice · 21 Jul 2026
  • Confirmation of Proposal Correspondence · 20 Jul 2026
  • Site Plan Drawing · 23 Jun 2026
  • Elevations Drawing · 23 Jun 2026
  • Location Plan Drawing · 23 Jun 2026
  • Invalid Letter Correspondence · 12 Jun 2026
  • Handrail Detail Drawing · 27 May 2026
  • Fixing Detail Drawing · 27 May 2026
  • Listed Building Application Form · 27 May 2026
  • Photograph - Applicant Photograph · 27 May 2026
  • Photograph - Applicant Photograph · 27 May 2026

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After the decision

Orkney Islands has decided this application; the outcome above is the register's own wording and the decision notice on the council portal carries the detail. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

About heritage and listed building applications

Listed building consent is needed for works that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without it is a criminal offence. More in our guide to planning application types.

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