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Change of use from retail (Class 1) to visitor centre (Class 10)

14 Junction Road, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1AB

DecidedReference: 17/516/PPOrkney Islands

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  3. Decision Issued Date

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Application summary

Status
Decided
Application type
Planning Permission
Received
5 Dec 2017
Validated
12 Dec 2017
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Orkney Islands

Application overview

Change of use from retail (Class 1) to visitor centre (Class 10)

Proposal details

Reference
17/516/PP
Alternative references
100076736-001
Ward
Kirkwall West & Orphir

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Application location

14 Junction Road, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1AB

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Documents 16 of 16

DocumentPublishedAction
Site PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF1 Mar 2018View
Proposed Floor PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF1 Mar 2018View
Proposed ElevationDrawing - Approved · PDF1 Mar 2018View
Location PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF1 Mar 2018View
Signage DetailsDrawing - Approved · PDF1 Mar 2018View
Signage DetailsDrawing - Approved · PDF1 Mar 2018View
Outdoor Seating AreaDrawing - Approved · PDF1 Mar 2018View
Parking LayoutDrawing - Approved · PDF1 Mar 2018View
ApprovedDecision Notice · PDF1 Mar 2018View
Engineering Services - Further CommentConsultation Response · PDF28 Feb 2018View
Planning Handling ReportPlanning Handling Report · PDF28 Feb 2018View
Roads ServicesConsultation Response · PDF13 Feb 2018View
Engineering ServicesConsultation Response · PDF3 Jan 2018View
Scottish WaterConsultation Response · PDF15 Dec 2017View
Additional InformationSupporting Document · PDF12 Dec 2017View
Planning PermmissionApplication Form · PDF6 Dec 2017View

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