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Physical alterations to facilitate change of use to visitor centre and caf�: remove pews, paint pine dado panelling, remove stained glass windows and install replacement timber windows, enlarge two window openings to form doorways, install staircase and mezzanine floor, erect lean-to extension with slate roof and fully-glazed walls and paint all exterior walls

Former St Andrews Kirk, The Old Schoolhouse, Tankerness, Orkney,

DecidedReference: 13/471/LBOrkney Islands

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Former St Andrews Kirk, The Old Schoolhouse, Tankerness, Orkney,

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Application summary

Status
Decided
Application type
Listed Building
Received
8 Nov 2013
Validated
8 Nov 2013
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Orkney Islands

Application overview

Physical alterations to facilitate change of use to visitor centre and caf�: remove pews, paint pine dado panelling, remove stained glass windows and install replacement timber windows, enlarge two window openings to form doorways, install staircase and mezzanine floor, erect lean-to extension with slate roof and fully-glazed walls and paint all exterior walls

Proposal details

Reference
13/471/LB
Alternative references
000075994-001
Ward
East Mainland, South Ronaldsay & Burray
Agent
Archial

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Documents 16 of 16

DocumentPublishedAction
Location PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF4 Apr 2014View
Site PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF4 Apr 2014View
Existing Floor & ElevationDrawing - Approved · PDF4 Apr 2014View
ElevationsDrawing - Approved · PDF4 Apr 2014View
ElevationsDrawing - Approved · PDF4 Apr 2014View
Floor PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF4 Apr 2014View
Section PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF4 Apr 2014View
Window SpecificationDrawing - Approved · PDF4 Apr 2014View
ElevationDrawing - Approved · PDF4 Apr 2014View
Floor PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF4 Apr 2014View
ApprovedDecision Notice · PDF3 Apr 2014View
Planning Handling ReportPlanning Handling Report · PDF30 Mar 2014View
Policy Officer (Conservation & Heritage)Consultation Response · PDF2 Dec 2013View
Listed Building ReportOther12 Nov 2013View
Listed Building ConsentApplication Form · PDF8 Nov 2013View
Design StatementSupporting Document · PDF8 Nov 2013View

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