Outbuilding approval rate in Orkney
Orkney approved – of outbuilding applications, based on 876 decisions analysed.
Last updated: September 2026
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outbuilding approval rate
876
Outbuilding decisions
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Approved
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Refused
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Orkney overall
Outbuilding applications are approved at roughly the same rate as the Orkney average (–).
How outbuilding compares in Orkney
Outbuilding
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Orkney all applications
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Other project types in Orkney
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