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Change of use of part of newspaper offices (Class 4) to a gymnasium (Class 11) and install a door

The Orcadian, Hell's Half Acre, Crowness Crescent, St Ola, Orkney, KW15 1GJ

DecidedReference: 20/142/PPOrkney Islands

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Application summary

Status
Decided
Application type
Planning Permission
Received
10 Apr 2020
Validated
22 Apr 2020
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Orkney Islands

Application overview

Change of use of part of newspaper offices (Class 4) to a gymnasium (Class 11) and install a door

Proposal details

Reference
20/142/PP
Alternative references
100247093-001
Ward
Kirkwall West & Orphir

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Application location

The Orcadian, Hell's Half Acre, Crowness Crescent, St Ola, Orkney, KW15 1GJ

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Documents 11 of 11

DocumentPublishedAction
Proposed Floor & Elevation PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF17 Jun 2020View
Location PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF17 Jun 2020View
Site PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF17 Jun 2020View
ApprovedDecision Notice · PDF17 Jun 2020View
Planning Handling ReportPlanning Handling Report · PDF15 Jun 2020View
Roads Services - Further CommentConsultation Response · PDF5 Jun 2020View
Roads ServicesConsultation Response · PDF20 May 2020View
Environmental HealthConsultation Response · PDF30 Apr 2020View
Scottish WaterConsultation Response · PDF24 Apr 2020View
Planning PermissionApplication Form · PDF10 Apr 2020View
Supporting StatementSupporting Document · PDF10 Apr 2020View

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