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Sule Skerry Lighthouse, Orkney

Granted Orkney Islands 26/185/LB Listed Building

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

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

As published by the council, reference 26/185/LB

Application record

Reference
26/185/LB
Type
Listed Building
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted As published: Grant Subject to Conditions
Received
11 Jun 2026
Validated
11 Jun 2026
Decided
2 Sep 2026
Ward
Kirkwall West & Orphir
Parish
Birsay Community Council
Decision by
Delegated Decision

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 11 Jun 2026

    Received by Orkney Islands

  2. 28 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. 2 Sep 2026

    Decision issued: Grant Subject to Conditions

  4. 10 Sep 2026

    Status changed to Decided

    Previously Awaiting decision.

Who's behind it

Company information only, from the register and Companies House

AECOM Limited Agent, registered in London

Active · incorporated 1984 · London

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Documents

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

14 documents on file for this application

  • Solar Framework Drawing - Approved · 02 Sep 2026
  • Gutters and Downpipes Drawing - Approved · 02 Sep 2026
  • Location Plan Drawing - Approved · 02 Sep 2026
  • North & East Elevations Drawing - Approved · 02 Sep 2026
  • South & West Elevations Drawing - Approved · 02 Sep 2026
  • Ground Floor Plan Drawing - Approved · 02 Sep 2026
  • First to Lightroom Floor Plans Drawing - Approved · 02 Sep 2026
  • Sections Drawing - Approved · 02 Sep 2026
  • 3D views Drawing - Approved · 02 Sep 2026
  • 3D views Drawing - Approved · 02 Sep 2026
  • Approved Decision Notice · 02 Sep 2026
  • Historic Environment Scotland Consultation Response · 10 Aug 2026
  • Listed Building Report Supporting Document · 11 Jun 2026

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What this grant of permission means

Orkney Islands granted permission on 2 September 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. 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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