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Physical alterations to facilitate change of use to visitor centre and caf�: remove pew; relocate pew in raised alter; reinstate aisle floor tiles; reinstate stained glass window; enlarge two window openings to form doorways; install staircase and mezzanine floor; erect lean-to extension with sheet metal roof and glazed walls; and paint exterior walls and door

Former St Andrews Kirk, Tankerness, Orkney

DecidedReference: 14/438/LBOrkney Islands

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Application summary

Status
Decided
Application type
Listed Building
Received
31 Oct 2014
Validated
24 Nov 2014
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Orkney Islands

Application overview

Physical alterations to facilitate change of use to visitor centre and caf�: remove pew; relocate pew in raised alter; reinstate aisle floor tiles; reinstate stained glass window; enlarge two window openings to form doorways; install staircase and mezzanine floor; erect lean-to extension with sheet metal roof and glazed walls; and paint exterior walls and door

Proposal details

Reference
14/438/LB
Alternative references
000103659-001
Ward
East Mainland, South Ronaldsay & Burray
Agent
Archial Norr

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Application location

Former St Andrews Kirk, Tankerness, Orkney

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Documents 12 of 12

DocumentPublishedAction
SIte PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF5 Jan 2015View
ElevationsDrawing - Approved · PDF5 Jan 2015View
ElevationsDrawing - Approved · PDF5 Jan 2015View
ElevationsDrawing - Approved · PDF5 Jan 2015View
Floor PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF5 Jan 2015View
Floor PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF5 Jan 2015View
Location PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF5 Jan 2015View
ApprovedDecision Notice · PDF5 Jan 2015View
Planning Handling ReportPlanning Handling Report · PDF23 Dec 2014View
Site PlanOther · PDF24 Nov 2014View
Listed Building ReportOther7 Nov 2014View
Listed BuildingApplication Form · PDF31 Oct 2014View

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