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Convert (part of) shop to two flats, install 4 air source heat pumps, form window openings, install replacement doors, relocate rooflights, paint windows and install steps and handrail (part amendment to 22/119/PP)

8 Laing Street, Kirkwall Orkney KW15 1NW

DecidedReference: 23/328/PPOrkney Islands

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Application summary

Status
Decided
Application type
Planning Permission
Received
1 Sept 2023
Validated
2 Oct 2023
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Orkney Islands

Application overview

Convert (part of) shop to two flats, install 4 air source heat pumps, form window openings, install replacement doors, relocate rooflights, paint windows and install steps and handrail (part amendment to 22/119/PP)

Proposal details

Reference
23/328/PP
Alternative references
100623248-001
Ward
Kirkwall East
Agent
LBCA

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Application location

8 Laing Street, Kirkwall Orkney KW15 1NW

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Documents 16 of 16

DocumentPublishedAction
DetailsDrawing - Approved · PDF2 Apr 2024View
Proposed ElevationsDrawing - Approved · PDF2 Apr 2024View
Proposed ElevationsDrawing - Approved · PDF2 Apr 2024View
External WorksDrawing - Approved · PDF2 Apr 2024View
Gate DetailDrawing - Approved · PDF2 Apr 2024View
Heat Pump screensDrawing - Approved · PDF2 Apr 2024View
Proposed Floor PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF2 Apr 2024View
Proposed Sections ABDrawing - Approved · PDF2 Apr 2024View
Proposed Sections CDDrawing - Approved · PDF2 Apr 2024View
Windows and doors detailsDrawing - Approved · PDF2 Apr 2024View
Location PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF2 Apr 2024View
Site PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF2 Apr 2024View
ApprovedDecision Notice · PDF2 Apr 2024View
Planning Handling ReportPlanning Handling Report · PDF29 Mar 2024View
Environmental HealthConsultation Response · PDF17 Dec 2023View
Roads ServicesConsultation Response · PDF14 Dec 2023View

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