26/178/HH

1. 5 Jun 2026

   Received by Orkney Islands

2. 16 Jun 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 28 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 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.

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden: extensions, loft and garage conversions, porches, outbuildings and similar alterations within the boundary of the home. They cannot be used to create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. Councils aim to decide them within eight weeks, and immediate neighbours are usually notified and given a chance to comment.

More on householder applications in our guide

• 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 0m away Heritage and listed buildings
• 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 12m away Heritage and listed buildings
• 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 21m away Full applications
• 25/393/LB Awaiting decision

  21 Bridge Street, Kirkwall Orkney KW15 1HR

  Internal alterations to facilitate change of use to short term let including installation of shower, WC and partition wall

  20 Nov 2025 35m away Heritage and listed buildings
• 25/392/PP Awaiting decision

  21 Bridge Street, Kirkwall Orkney KW15 1HR

  Change of use from gallery to self-catering accommodation

  20 Nov 2025 35m away Full applications
• 25/420/AD Granted

  13 Albert Street, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1HP

  Display a fascia sign

  2 Dec 2025 40m away Advertising

• 25/387/HH Granted

  2 Grays Noust, Stromness, Orkney, KW16 3EB

  Replace all existing timber windows with timber tilt and turn windows

  17 Nov 2025 Householder
• 26/116/HH Granted

  Highcroft, Eastquoy Road, Kirkwall, Orkney KW15 1LT

  Extend a house and install an air source heat pump

  20 Apr 2026 Householder
• 26/054/HH Granted

  Cedar Villa, Upper Crantit Road, Kirkwall, Orkney KW15 1RW

  Extend a house

  24 Feb 2026 Householder
• 26/111/HH Granted

  Stonehall, Cruan Road, Firth, Orkney, KW15 1TT

  Extend a House

  13 Apr 2026 Householder
• 26/199/HH Awaiting decision

  13 Papdale Crescent, Kirkwall Orkney KW15 1JS

  Extend a house

  3 Jul 2026 Householder