Recent planning decisions in Orkney
Data last updated March 2026. We’re working on a refresh.
7 months ago
Extend a house
26/050/CLOPUD · West Mainland
Approved
8 months ago
Install a 2.5 metre tower extension, nine antennas, 15 RFFs, and ancillary devel
26/036/PN · Kirkwall West & Orphir
Approved
8 months ago
Erect a shed and install a ground mounted solar array
25/421/PP · West Mainland
Approved
8 months ago
Erect a GP shed
25/435/APN · West Mainland
Approved
8 months ago
Change of use of land to domestic and erect a domestic shed (following planning
25/319/AMC · North Isles
Approved
9 months ago
Re-roof a house and alter roof pitch
25/417/HH · Kirkwall West & Orphir
Approved
9 months ago
Extend a house
25/431/HH · East Mainland, South Ronaldsay & Burray
Approved
9 months ago
Erect a general purpose shed
25/397/PP · West Mainland
Approved
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About this data
This page analyses 6,972 planning decisions made by Orkney, from January 2009 to March 2026. Data is sourced directly from the council’s planning portal. For the full approval rate breakdown, ward-level analysis, and extension-type approval patterns, see the Orkney planning approval rates page.