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Burra House, Hoy, Orkney, KW16 3NJ

Awaiting decision Orkney Islands 26/241/LB Heritage and listed buildings

Works: Windows or glazing

Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.

Proposal

Install replacement windows, cowls to chimney and re-render walls

As published by the council, reference 26/241/LB

Application record

Reference
26/241/LB
Category
Heritage and listed buildings
Status
Awaiting decision
Received
17 Aug 2026
Validated
28 Sep 2026
Ward
Stromness & South Isles
Postcode
KW16 3NJ

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 17 Aug 2026

    Received by Orkney Islands

  2. 28 Sep 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 12 Oct 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 23 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.

Documents

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

10 documents on file for this application

  • Listed Building Consent Site Notice · 12 Oct 2026
  • Schedule of works Correspondence · 28 Sep 2026
  • East Gable - Windows Drawing · 28 Sep 2026
  • East Gable - Chimneys Drawing · 28 Sep 2026
  • East Gable - Render Drawing · 28 Sep 2026
  • Proposed Works Correspondence · 28 Sep 2026
  • Window Detail Drawing · 28 Sep 2026
  • Invalid Letter Correspondence · 01 Sep 2026
  • Listed Building Consent Application Form · 26 Aug 2026
  • Location Plan Drawing · 26 Aug 2026

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What happens while it is decided

This application is with Orkney Islands for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Orkney Islands decided heritage and listed building applications in a median of 97 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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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