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Change of use of former library to shop, gallery, caf� bar and music venue, erect rear and side extensions, install air source heat pumps, demolish house to rear, erect outbuildings and widen access.

Former Library, Kirkwall

DecidedReference: 16/308/PPOrkney Islands

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Application summary

Status
Decided
Application type
Planning Permission
Received
13 Jul 2016
Validated
13 Jul 2016
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Orkney Islands

Application overview

Change of use of former library to shop, gallery, caf� bar and music venue, erect rear and side extensions, install air source heat pumps, demolish house to rear, erect outbuildings and widen access.

Proposal details

Reference
16/308/PP
Alternative references
100019122-001
Ward
Kirkwall East
Agent
Mr Stephen J Omand

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Application location

Former Library, Kirkwall

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Documents 18 of 18

DocumentPublishedAction
Location PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF6 Sept 2016View
Fence DetailsDrawing - Approved · PDF6 Sept 2016View
Proposed Site PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF6 Sept 2016View
ElevationsDrawing - Approved · PDF6 Sept 2016View
Proposed Floor PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF6 Sept 2016View
Floor & Elevation Plans - Bin StoreDrawing - Approved · PDF6 Sept 2016View
Cladding CornerDrawing - Approved · PDF6 Sept 2016View
Cladding DetailDrawing - Approved · PDF6 Sept 2016View
Window & Door DetailsDrawing - Approved · PDF6 Sept 2016View
Signage DetailsDrawing - Approved · PDF6 Sept 2016View
Metal CappingDrawing - Approved · PDF6 Sept 2016View
ApprovedDecision Notice · PDF6 Sept 2016View
31 August 2016Committee Report · PDF24 Aug 2016View
Environmental HealthConsultation Response · PDF17 Aug 2016View
Roads ServicesConsultation Response · PDF10 Aug 2016View
Operating PlanSupporting Document · PDF25 Jul 2016View
SEPA (Scottish Environment Protection Agency)Consultation Response · PDF25 Jul 2016View
Planning PermissionApplication Form · PDF13 Jul 2016View

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