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Change of use of 18 classrooms to residential accommodation (Class 7), install shower units and toilet units, and change of use of land for three catering units, a merchandise unit, and toilets within car park (temporary for two months for Orkney 2025 Island Games)

Stromness Academy, Garson Road, Stromness, Orkney KW16 3JS

DecidedReference: 24/481/PPOrkney Islands

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Application summary

Status
Decided
Application type
Planning Permission
Received
17 Dec 2024
Validated
15 Jan 2025
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Orkney Islands

Application overview

Change of use of 18 classrooms to residential accommodation (Class 7), install shower units and toilet units, and change of use of land for three catering units, a merchandise unit, and toilets within car park (temporary for two months for Orkney 2025 Island Games)

Proposal details

Reference
24/481/PP
Alternative references
100696291-001
Ward
Stromness & South Isles
Agent
orkney.site.assessments@gmail.com

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Application location

Stromness Academy, Garson Road, Stromness, Orkney KW16 3JS

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Documents 21 of 21

DocumentPublishedAction
Initiation of Development NoticeInitiation of Development Notice · PDF23 Jun 2025View
Portaloo ElevationsDrawing - Approved · PDF22 Apr 2025View
Fencing DetailDrawing - Approved · PDF22 Apr 2025View
Merchandising UnitDrawing - Approved · PDF22 Apr 2025View
Floor & Elevation - Shower UnitDrawing - Approved · PDF22 Apr 2025View
Floor & Elevation - Shower UnitDrawing - Approved · PDF22 Apr 2025View
Floor & Elevation - Toilet BlockDrawing - Approved · PDF22 Apr 2025View
First Floor PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF22 Apr 2025View
Ground floor planDrawing - Approved · PDF22 Apr 2025View
Location PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF22 Apr 2025View
Site PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF22 Apr 2025View
Site PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF22 Apr 2025View
ApprovedDecision Notice · PDF22 Apr 2025View
Planning Handling ReportPlanning Handling Report · PDF3 Apr 2025View
Planning Handling ReportSupporting Document · PDF3 Apr 2025View
Environmental HealthConsultation Response · PDF13 Feb 2025View
Roads ServicesConsultation Response · PDF11 Feb 2025View
Roads ServicesConsultation Response · PDF28 Jan 2025View
Scottish WaterConsultation Response · PDF24 Jan 2025View
Design and Supporting StatementSupporting Document · PDF17 Dec 2024View
Planning PermissionApplication Form · PDF17 Dec 2024View

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