Data-backed planning intelligence · 3,840,000+ decisions analysed across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

Extension (General) approval rate in Orkney

Orkney approved – of extension (general) applications, based on 133 decisions analysed.

Last updated: September 2026

–%
extension (general) approval rate
133
Extension (General) decisions
–
Approved
–
Refused
–
Orkney overall

Extension (General) applications are approved at roughly the same rate as the Orkney average (–).

How extension (general) compares in Orkney

Extension (General) (133 decided)
–
Orkney all applications (6,972 decided)
–

Planning a extension (general) in Orkney?

– get approved, but the odds vary by street. Your Full Planning Analysis shows exactly what gets approved and refused near your property.

✓ Your ward's extension (general) approval rate
✓ Nearest comparable extension (general) decisions
✓ Refusal triggers specific to your area
✓ PDF report for your architect
Free planning check for Orkney →

Planning professional? PlanningLens runs refusal alerts and evidence packs for Orkney and any other published UK council — see the data services →

Other project types in Orkney

Garage / Parking (1,048 decided)
–
Outbuilding (876 decided)
–
–
Flat Conversion (54 decided)
–
Annex (42 decided)
–
Conservatory (41 decided)
–
Dormer (36 decided)
–
Rear Extension (11 decided)
–
Check planning approval patterns, Free