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Convert a former shop, bakery and store to a mixed use nightclub, bowling alley and other indoor recreation, and shop (Use Classes 1A and 11), install four air source heat pumps, install glazed screens, doors, and panelled cladding in courtyard openings, re-roof part of roof, install roof ducts and solar panels, convert part of courtyard to event space/garden and seating, erect two hot food takeaway kiosks and a store, a temporary stretch tent, and gates including on street boundary, and associated landscaping including a sheet pile wall, resurfacing with flagstones, and planting including trees and shrubs (temporary for 7 years)

18 Bridge Street, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1HR

DecidedReference: 23/422/PPOrkney Islands

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Application summary

Status
Decided
Application type
Planning Permission
Received
20 Nov 2023
Validated
5 Dec 2023
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Orkney Islands

Application overview

Convert a former shop, bakery and store to a mixed use nightclub, bowling alley and other indoor recreation, and shop (Use Classes 1A and 11), install four air source heat pumps, install glazed screens, doors, and panelled cladding in courtyard openings, re-roof part of roof, install roof ducts and solar panels, convert part of courtyard to event space/garden and seating, erect two hot food takeaway kiosks and a store, a temporary stretch tent, and gates including on street boundary, and associated landscaping including a sheet pile wall, resurfacing with flagstones, and planting including trees and shrubs (temporary for 7 years)

Proposal details

Reference
23/422/PP
Alternative references
100652240-001
Ward
Kirkwall East
Agent
KW15 1DN

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Application location

18 Bridge Street, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1HR

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Documents 31 of 31

DocumentPublishedAction
Window DetailDrawing - Approved · PDF1 Mar 2024View
Location PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF1 Mar 2024View
Ground Floor PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF1 Mar 2024View
ElevationsDrawing - Approved · PDF1 Mar 2024View
Solar Panels & Roof Ducts - INDICITIVEDrawing - Approved · PDF1 Mar 2024View
Landscaping PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF1 Mar 2024View
Planting DetailDrawing - Approved · PDF1 Mar 2024View
Planters DetailsDrawing - Approved · PDF1 Mar 2024View
Walled Garden LayoutDrawing - Approved · PDF1 Mar 2024View
ElevationsDrawing - Approved · PDF1 Mar 2024View
ElevationsDrawing - Approved · PDF1 Mar 2024View
ApprovedDecision Notice · PDF1 Mar 2024View
14 FebruaryCommittee Report · PDF13 Feb 2024View
Engineering ServicesConsultation Response · PDF31 Jan 2024View
Engineering ServicesConsultation Response · PDF25 Jan 2024View
Islands archaeologistConsultation Response · PDF25 Jan 2024View
Islands archaeologist - OfficerConsultation Response · PDF22 Jan 2024View
Roads ServicesConsultation Response · PDF22 Jan 2024View
Policy OfficerConsultation Response · PDF22 Jan 2024View
Orkney Heritage SocietyConsultation Response · PDF12 Jan 2024View
Environmental HealthConsultation Response · PDF22 Dec 2023View
Scottish WaterConsultation Response · PDF21 Dec 2023View
Policy Officer (Biodiversity)Consultation Response · PDF12 Dec 2023View
3D VisualisationsSupporting Document · PDF6 Dec 2023View
Design StatementSupporting Document · PDF5 Dec 2023View
Noise Impact AssessmentSupporting Document · PDF5 Dec 2023View
Biodiversity Enhancement FormSupporting Document · PDF20 Nov 2023View
Construction Method StatementSupporting Document · PDF20 Nov 2023View
Noise Impact and Management PlanSupporting Document · PDF20 Nov 2023View
Window DetailSupporting Document · PDF20 Nov 2023View
Solar Panels AssessmentSupporting Document · PDF20 Nov 2023View

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