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Proposed change of use from office accommodation to a boarding house (Class 7)

Garden House, New Scapa Road, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1BL

DecidedReference: 25/086/PPOrkney Islands

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Application summary

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

Application overview

Proposed change of use from office accommodation to a boarding house (Class 7)

Proposal details

Reference
25/086/PP
Alternative references
100703266-001
Ward
Kirkwall West & Orphir
Agent
HRI Munro Architecture

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Application location

Garden House, New Scapa Road, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1BL

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Documents 14 of 14

DocumentPublishedAction
Ground Floor PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF30 Jun 2025View
First Floor PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF30 Jun 2025View
Elevation - NW & SWDrawing - Approved · PDF30 Jun 2025View
Elevations - NE & SEDrawing - Approved · PDF30 Jun 2025View
Biodiversity PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF30 Jun 2025View
ApprovedDecision Notice · PDF30 Jun 2025View
25 June 2025Committee Report · PDF23 Jun 2025View
Roads ServicesConsultation Response · PDF10 Jun 2025View
Location & Site PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF3 Jun 2025View
Scottish WaterConsultation Response · PDF20 May 2025View
Roads ServicesConsultation Response · PDF14 May 2025View
Biodiversity Enhancement FormSupporting Document · PDF28 Apr 2025View
Planning PermissionApplication Form · PDF7 Mar 2025View
Supporting StatementSupporting Document · PDF7 Mar 2025View

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Grant Subject to Conditions
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