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Convert a former shop, bakery and store to a mixed use nightclub, bar, bowling alley and other indoor recreation (Use Class 11), and ancillary storage, install five air source heat pumps, extend to create covered fire exit and storage (shed), 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 four hot food takeaway kiosks, 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 10 years) (part amendment to 23/422/PP) (part retrospective)

18 Bridge Street, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1HR

DecidedReference: 25/083/PPOrkney Islands

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Application summary

Status
Decided
Application type
Planning Permission
Received
6 Mar 2025
Validated
15 Apr 2025
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Orkney Islands

Application overview

Convert a former shop, bakery and store to a mixed use nightclub, bar, bowling alley and other indoor recreation (Use Class 11), and ancillary storage, install five air source heat pumps, extend to create covered fire exit and storage (shed), 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 four hot food takeaway kiosks, 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 10 years) (part amendment to 23/422/PP) (part retrospective)

Proposal details

Reference
25/083/PP
Alternative references
100652240-002
Ward
Kirkwall East
Agent
KW15 1DN

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Application location

18 Bridge Street, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1HR

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Documents 23 of 23

DocumentPublishedAction
Condition 3 - PartDischarge of Conditions · PDF16 Jul 2025View
ElevationsDrawing - Approved · PDF29 May 2025View
First Floor PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF29 May 2025View
Floor & Elevation Plan - KiosksDrawing - Approved · PDF29 May 2025View
Fencing DetailDrawing - Approved · PDF29 May 2025View
Floor & Elevation Plan - ShedDrawing - Approved · PDF29 May 2025View
Ground Floor PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF29 May 2025View
Location PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF29 May 2025View
ApprovedDecision Notice · PDF29 May 2025View
28 May 2025Committee Report · PDF26 May 2025View
Committee ReportCommittee Report · PDF22 May 2025View
Islands archaeologistConsultation Response · PDF20 May 2025View
Engineering ServicesConsultation Response · PDF13 May 2025View
Scottish WaterConsultation Response · PDF12 May 2025View
Environmental HealthConsultation Response · PDF12 May 2025View
Islands archaeologistConsultation Response · PDF6 May 2025View
Orkney Heritage SocietyConsultation Response · PDF6 May 2025View
Policy OfficerConsultation Response · PDF6 May 2025View
Roads ServicesConsultation Response · PDF23 Apr 2025View
Solar Panel LayoutDrawing - Approved · PDF15 Apr 2025View
Material FinishesSupporting Document · PDF6 Mar 2025View
Lighting DetailsSupporting Document · PDF6 Mar 2025View
Planning PermissionApplication Form · PDF6 Mar 2025View

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