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Extend a house and erect domestic shed (part retrospective)

Forsakelda, Birsay, Orkney KW17 2HP

DecidedReference: 25/204/HHOrkney Islands

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Application summary

Status
Decided
Application type
Householder
Received
16 Jun 2025
Validated
11 Aug 2026
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Orkney Islands

Application overview

Extend a house and erect domestic shed (part retrospective)

Proposal details

Reference
25/204/HH
Alternative references
100715586-001
Ward
West Mainland
Agent
Mr John Winstanley

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Application location

Forsakelda, Birsay, Orkney KW17 2HP

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Documents 11 of 11

DocumentPublishedAction
Location PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF18 Sept 2025View
ElevationsDrawing - Approved · PDF18 Sept 2025View
ElevationsDrawing - Approved · PDF18 Sept 2025View
Proposed Floor PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF18 Sept 2025View
Floor & Elevation - ShedDrawing - Approved · PDF18 Sept 2025View
Site PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF18 Sept 2025View
ApprovedDecision Notice · PDF18 Sept 2025View
Planning Handling ReportPlanning Handling Report · PDF17 Sept 2025View
Roads ServicesConsultation Response · PDF8 Sept 2025View
Scottish WaterConsultation Response · PDF1 Sept 2025View
HouseholderApplication Form · PDF17 Jun 2025View

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