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Change of use from a flat to a self-catering unit (retrospective)

Thorshaven, Back Road, St Margarets Hope, South Ronaldsay, Orkney, KW17 2SP

DecidedReference: 23/063/PPOrkney Islands

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Application summary

Status
Decided
Application type
Planning Permission
Received
21 Feb 2023
Validated
8 Nov 2023
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Orkney Islands

Application overview

Change of use from a flat to a self-catering unit (retrospective)

Proposal details

Reference
23/063/PP
Alternative references
100618636-001
Ward
East Mainland, South Ronaldsay & Burray

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Application location

Thorshaven, Back Road, St Margarets Hope, South Ronaldsay, Orkney, KW17 2SP

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Documents 7 of 7

DocumentPublishedAction
Location PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF2 Feb 2024View
Floor PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF2 Feb 2024View
ApprovedDecision Notice · PDF2 Feb 2024View
Roads ServicesConsultation Response · PDF25 Jan 2024View
Planning Handling ReportPlanning Handling Report · PDF24 Jan 2024View
Orkney Heritage SocietyConsultation Response · PDF22 Nov 2023View
Supporting LetterSupporting Document · PDF21 Feb 2023View

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