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Change of use from three flats to a boarding house (Class 7), install replacement windows and doors and install air source heat pump

3 Castle Street, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1DF

DecidedReference: 24/465/PPOrkney Islands

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Application summary

Status
Decided
Application type
Planning Permission
Received
4 Dec 2024
Validated
5 Feb 2025
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Orkney Islands

Application overview

Change of use from three flats to a boarding house (Class 7), install replacement windows and doors and install air source heat pump

Proposal details

Reference
24/465/PP
Alternative references
100693827-001
Ward
Kirkwall West & Orphir
Agent
KW15 1DN

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Application location

3 Castle Street, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1DF

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Documents 12 of 12

DocumentPublishedAction
26 March 2025Committee Report · PDF31 Mar 2025View
Window & Door DetailsDrawing - Approved · PDF26 Mar 2025View
Location & Site PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF26 Mar 2025View
ElevationsDrawing - Approved · PDF26 Mar 2025View
Floor PlansDrawing - Approved · PDF26 Mar 2025View
ApprovedDecision Notice · PDF26 Mar 2025View
Engineering ServicesConsultation Response · PDF26 Feb 2025View
Orkney Heritage SocietyConsultation Response · PDF12 Feb 2025View
Scottish WaterConsultation Response · PDF12 Feb 2025View
Roads ServicesConsultation Response · PDF11 Feb 2025View
Supporting InformationSupporting Document · PDF4 Dec 2024View
Planning PermissionApplication Form · PDF4 Dec 2024View

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