27 North End Road, Stromness, Orkney KW16 3AG

1. 2 Jul 2026

   Received by Orkney Islands

2. 14 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 5 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 8 September 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Orkney Islands took a median of 99 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

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.

This page mirrors an entry on the statutory planning register that Orkney Islands is required to keep. The published feed for this record does not state which type of application it is, which is common for older entries and for some council systems; the register entry on the council portal will say, alongside the case officer and any consultation dates.

Every planning application follows the same broad path: submission, validation, publicity, then a decision by officers or committee. Our guide to planning application types explains the common types and what each can approve.

• 27 North End Road Stromness Orkney Islands KW16 3AG

  22/259/NMV/01 Submitted 23 Feb 2023 1m away

  Amend window design, and additional replacement windows

  Decided Conditions Windows or glazing 1 doc

• 27 North End Road, Stromness, Orkney

  25/396/PP Submitted 21 Nov 2025 132m away

  Install windows and balconies, replace former window, and alter entrance door screen (amendment to 23/448/PP) (retrospective)

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 8 docs

• 73 John Street, Stromness, Orkney, KW16 3AD

  21/284/HH Submitted 12 Jul 2021 259m away

  Install two rooflights

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• Dalrhua (Land Near), Downies Lane, Stromness, Orkney

  22/146/NMV/01 Submitted 12 Mar 2026 272m away

  Changes to glazing layout to front elevation and altering openings to rear elevation including the removal of the stove

  Withdrawn Conditions Windows or glazing 5 docs

• 63 John Street, Stromness, Orkney KW16 3AD

  26/052/LB Submitted 23 Feb 2026 283m away

  Install 14 solar panels

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 4 docs

• 63 John Street, Stromness Orkney KW16 3AD

  25/440/PP Submitted 22 Dec 2025 283m away

  Install a roof-mounted PV array (14 panels)

  Granted Full applications 3 docs