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Change of use of a barn to wedding venue (retrospective)

Berstane Farmhouse, Berstane Lodge Road, St Ola, Orkney KW15 1SZ

DecidedReference: 23/466/PPOrkney Islands

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Application summary

Status
Decided
Application type
Planning Permission
Received
22 Dec 2023
Validated
15 Apr 2024
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Orkney Islands

Application overview

Change of use of a barn to wedding venue (retrospective)

Proposal details

Reference
23/466/PP
Alternative references
100632823-002
Ward
Kirkwall East
Agent
LBCA

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Application location

Berstane Farmhouse, Berstane Lodge Road, St Ola, Orkney KW15 1SZ

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Documents 10 of 10

DocumentPublishedAction
Location PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF5 Sept 2024View
ApprovedDecision Notice · PDF5 Sept 2024View
21 August 2024Committee Report · PDF28 Aug 2024View
Site PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF17 Jul 2024View
Environmental HealthConsultation Response · PDF9 May 2024View
Building StandardsConsultation Response · PDF8 May 2024View
Roads ServicesConsultation Response · PDF7 May 2024View
Policy Officer (Environment)Consultation Response · PDF7 May 2024View
Biodiversity Enhancement FormSupporting Document · PDF14 Feb 2024View
Design StatementSupporting Document · PDF22 Dec 2023View

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