Plot 12 Saxavord (Land Near), Orphir Village, Orphir Orkney

1. 22 Jul 2026

   Received by Orkney Islands

2. 8 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 8 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 3 November 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 103 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Orkney Islands for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Orkney Islands decided full applications in a median of 135 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Souley Cottage (Land Near), Orphir Village, Orphir, Orkney

  22/015/PIP Submitted 20 Jan 2022 50 yards away

  Siting of 12 houses, create an access and upgrade existing access (resubmission of 21/399/PIP)

  Granted Outline 17 docs
  Major scheme

• Souley (Land Near), Orphir, Orkney

  19/404/PP Submitted 2 Dec 2019 100 yards away

  Erect two semi-detached houses with air source heat pumps

  Granted Full applications 12 docs

• Kerlin (Plot 4) (Land Near), Orphir, Orkney, KW17 2RB

  21/065/NMV/01 Submitted 2 Sep 2021 100 yards away

  Change of colour of windows, doors, fascia and soffit from light grey to black

  Decided Conditions Windows or glazing 1 doc

• Gara (Land Near), Orphir, Orkney

  21/207/PP Submitted 10 May 2021 200 yards away

  Erect a replacement house (one for one) with an integral garage and an air source heat pump and upgrade an access

  Granted Full applications 11 docs

• Gara (Land Near), Orphir, Orkney

  21/219/PP Submitted 18 May 2021 250 yards away

  Erect an agricultural shed

  Granted Full applications 7 docs
  Small domestic

• Telephone Exchange, Gyre Road, Orphir, Orkney

  20/015/PN Submitted 15 Jan 2020 400 yards away

  Install a pole, antennae, 2 cabinets and associated works

  Granted Prior approval 13 docs

• 26/271/PP Awaiting decision

  11 Palace Road, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1PA

  Install replacement rooflight

  Received 7 Sep, published by the council 12 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 26/257/PP Awaiting decision

  38 Victoria Street, Stromness, Orkney KW16 3AA

  Replacement of windows and dormers, replace rooflights, repairs to existing roof and replacement of slates as required, removal of concrete skew and replace with leadwork and replace rainwater goods

  Received 31 Aug, published by the council 12 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 26/243/PP Awaiting decision

  1 King Street, Kirkwall, Orkney KW15 1JF

  Reinstate a house and extend, including alterations, install an air source heat pump and erect a boundary fence

  Received 18 Aug, published by the council 31 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/228/PP Awaiting decision

  Garden House, New Scapa Road, Kirkwall Orkney KW15 1BL

  Change of use from previously consented 'Boarding House (Class 7)' to 'Hotel (Class 7)'

  Received 30 Jul, published by the council 27 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/227/PP Awaiting decision

  37 & 39 Victoria Street, Stromness, Orkney KW16 3BS

  Change of use from Post Office to mixed use facility (Class 1A/3/10) including creative arts-hub and café/retail. Demolish existing rear outbuildings and form three-storey extension, remove trees, install PV panels and air source heat pumps

  Received 28 Jul, published by the council 24 Aug 2026 Full applications