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The Hoy Kirk, Hoy, Orkney KW16 3NJ

Awaiting decision Orkney Islands 26/255/PP

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

Proposal

Install 2 ground mounted solar PV arrays, an electrical kiosk/shed and associated underground cabling

As published by the council, reference 26/255/PP

Application record

Reference
26/255/PP
Status
Awaiting decision
Received
28 Aug 2026
Validated
19 Oct 2026
Ward
Stromness & South Isles
Postcode
KW16 3NJ

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 28 Aug 2026

    Received by Orkney Islands

  2. 19 Oct 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 26 Oct 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 14 December 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 104 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

Cases linked to this one on the register

  • Scottishbuildingwarrant: 26/151 (Pending Consideration)

Documents

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

8 documents on file for this application

  • Location Plan Drawing · 16 Oct 2026
  • Site Plan Drawing · 16 Oct 2026
  • Solar Panel Specification · 30 Sep 2026
  • Design and Supporting Statement Supporting Document · 30 Sep 2026
  • Invalid Letter Correspondence · 25 Sep 2026
  • Planning Permission Application Form · 28 Aug 2026
  • PV Array Drawing · 28 Aug 2026
  • Biodiversity Enhancement Form Supporting Document · 28 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's median decision took 104 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

About this record

The published feed does not state which type of application this is; the register entry on Orkney Islands's portal will say. Our guide explains the common types.

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