1 King Street, Kirkwall, Orkney KW15 1JF

1. 18 Aug 2026

   Received by Orkney Islands

2. 26 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 31 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 21 October 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.

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• 5-7 King Street, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1JF

  23/099/PP Submitted 17 Mar 2023 50 yards away

  Convert former shop and house to four flats, extend including a balcony to the rear and install replacement windows, doors, rooflights and ridge tiles (resubmission of 22/264/PP)

  Refused Full applications New dwelling Loft or dormer +1 11 docs
  Several homes

• 5-7 King Street, Kirkwall, Orkney

  25/292/PP Submitted 26 Aug 2025 50 yards away

  Convert former shop and house to four flats, extend including a balcony to the rear and install replacement windows, doors, rooflights and ridge tiles, replace stone caps and removal of chimney (resubmission of 22/264/PP) (amendment to 23/099/PP)

  Granted Full applications New dwelling Loft or dormer +1 8 docs
  Several homes

• The Haven, King Street, Kirkwall, Orkney KW15 1JF

  26/005/TC Submitted 8 Jan 2026 50 yards away

  Fell two trees

  Decided Trees 2 docs

• 10 King Street, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1JF

  26/161/LB Submitted 26 May 2026 50 yards away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~21 Jul

  Extend stair tower, install replacement windows, doors and rainwater goods, install rooflights and air source heat pumps to facilitate change of use to flats

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings New dwelling Loft or dormer +1 20 docs

• 10 King Street, Kirkwall Orkney KW15 1JF

  26/160/PP Submitted 26 May 2026 50 yards away

  Change of use from dental practice to flats (Class 9), extend stair tower, install replacement windows, doors and rainwater goods and install rooflights and air source heat pumps

  Granted New dwelling Loft or dormer +1 21 docs

• 8 Albert Street, Kirkwall, Orkney KW15 1HP

  26/108/LB Submitted 7 Apr 2026 100 yards away

  Re-build stone wall

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 5 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
• 26/228/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
• 26/226/PP Awaiting decision

  Snelsetter, Snelsetter Road, Hoy, Orkney KW16 3PA

  Change of use of building from agricultural to domestic, re-roof, remove concrete and stone skew, replace a window, two side doors and garage door

  Received 27 Jul, published by the council 7 Sep 2026 Full applications