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Create an access, construct a road and footpaths, profile land to construct platforms and hardstandings, install services and drainage infrastructure, and associated landscaping, and erect two temporary accommodation units and a welfare unit and two generators (12 months)

Houton Ferry Terminal And Toilets (Land Near) Houton Road, Orphir, Orkney

DecidedReference: 25/315/PPOrkney Islands

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Application summary

Status
Decided
Application type
Planning Permission
Received
18 Sept 2025
Validated
16 Dec 2025
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Orkney Islands

Application overview

Create an access, construct a road and footpaths, profile land to construct platforms and hardstandings, install services and drainage infrastructure, and associated landscaping, and erect two temporary accommodation units and a welfare unit and two generators (12 months)

Proposal details

Reference
25/315/PP
Alternative references
100726956-001
Ward
Kirkwall West & Orphir

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Application location

Houton Ferry Terminal And Toilets (Land Near) Houton Road, Orphir, Orkney

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Documents 51 of 51

DocumentPublishedAction
Initiation of Development NoticeInitiation of Development Notice · PDF28 Sept 2026View
Condition 6Discharge of Conditions · PDF16 Sept 2026View
Condition 17Discharge of Conditions · PDF15 Sept 2026View
Condition 7Discharge of Conditions · PDF8 Sept 2026View
Condition 15Discharge of Conditions · PDF7 Sept 2026View
Condition 10Discharge of Conditions · PDF31 Aug 2026View
Condition 12Discharge of Conditions · PDF31 Aug 2026View
Condition 13Discharge of Conditions · PDF1 Jul 2026View
Condition 9Discharge of Conditions · PDF20 May 2026View
Condition 3Discharge of Conditions · PDF11 May 2026View
11 February 2026Committee Report · PDF12 Mar 2026View
Adoptable Road PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF23 Feb 2026View
Drainage layout planDrawing - Approved · PDF23 Feb 2026View
Drainage long section 1 of 3Drawing - Approved · PDF23 Feb 2026View
Drainage long section 2 of 3Drawing - Approved · PDF23 Feb 2026View
Drainage long section 3 of 3Drawing - Approved · PDF23 Feb 2026View
Location PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF23 Feb 2026View
Topographical Survey PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF23 Feb 2026View
Vehicle Swept PathDrawing - Approved · PDF23 Feb 2026View
Floor & Elevation Plan - Accommodation BlocksDrawing - Approved · PDF23 Feb 2026View
Site SectionsDrawing - Approved · PDF23 Feb 2026View
Floor & Elevation - Welfare BlockDrawing - Approved · PDF23 Feb 2026View
Site PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF23 Feb 2026View
Accoustic Bund DetailDrawing - Approved · PDF23 Feb 2026View
ApprovedDecision Notice · PDF23 Feb 2026View
Engineering ServicesConsultation Response · PDF16 Feb 2026View
11 February 2026Committee Report · PDF12 Feb 2026View
Islands ArchaeologistConsultation Response · PDF2 Feb 2026View
Graemsay, Hoy and Walls Community CouncilConsultation Response · PDF29 Jan 2026View
Roads ServicesConsultation Response · PDF28 Jan 2026View
Community Council - OrphirConsultation Response · PDF26 Jan 2026View
Environmental HealthConsultation Response · PDF26 Jan 2026View
Supporting InformationSupporting Document · PDF26 Jan 2026View
SEPA (Scottish Environment Protection Agency)Consultation Response · PDF19 Jan 2026View
indicative future development of siteSupporting Document · PDF9 Jan 2026View
Marine ServicesConsultation Response · PDF7 Jan 2026View
HSE (Padhi)Consultation Response · PDF6 Jan 2026View
PadhiConsultation Response · PDF24 Dec 2025View
PadhiConsultation Response · PDF24 Dec 2025View
UpdatedConsultation Response · PDF23 Dec 2025View
Scottish WaterConsultation Response · PDF22 Dec 2025View
Plant Noise impact AssessmentSupporting Document · PDF12 Dec 2025View
Archaeological ReportSupporting Document · PDF18 Sept 2025View
Existing Structures Report Photographic appendixSupporting Document · PDF18 Sept 2025View
Existing Structures ReportSupporting Document · PDF18 Sept 2025View
Ground Investigation Engineer letterSupporting Document · PDF18 Sept 2025View
Planning PermissionApplication Form · PDF18 Sept 2025View
Site Investigation ReportSupporting Document · PDF18 Sept 2025View
Unexploded Ordinance UXO Risk AssessmentSupporting Document · PDF18 Sept 2025View
Asbestos ReportSupporting Document · PDF18 Sept 2025View
Transport StatementSupporting Document · PDF18 Sept 2025View

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