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Internal strip out (including watchroom immediately beneath the lantern), structural repairs to cracks, roof and drainage repairs, re-waterproof, external redecoration (including historic metalwork repairs and replacements), replacement batteries, engine and fuel system, water system, lighting and rewiring, and full internal alterations including replacement bathroom, kitchen and accommodation areas

Sule Skerry Lighthouse, Orkney

DecidedReference: 26/185/LBOrkney Islands

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Application summary

Status
Decided
Application type
Listed Building
Received
11 Jun 2026
Validated
11 Jun 2026
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Orkney Islands

Application overview

Internal strip out (including watchroom immediately beneath the lantern), structural repairs to cracks, roof and drainage repairs, re-waterproof, external redecoration (including historic metalwork repairs and replacements), replacement batteries, engine and fuel system, water system, lighting and rewiring, and full internal alterations including replacement bathroom, kitchen and accommodation areas

Proposal details

Reference
26/185/LB
Alternative references
100757007-001
Ward
Kirkwall West & Orphir
Agent
AECOM

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Application location

Sule Skerry Lighthouse, Orkney

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Documents 15 of 15

DocumentPublishedAction
Solar FrameworkDrawing - Approved · PDF2 Sept 2026View
Gutters and DownpipesDrawing - Approved · PDF2 Sept 2026View
Location PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF2 Sept 2026View
North & East ElevationsDrawing - Approved · PDF2 Sept 2026View
South & West ElevationsDrawing - Approved · PDF2 Sept 2026View
Ground Floor PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF2 Sept 2026View
First to Lightroom Floor PlansDrawing - Approved · PDF2 Sept 2026View
SectionsDrawing - Approved · PDF2 Sept 2026View
3D viewsDrawing - Approved · PDF2 Sept 2026View
3D viewsDrawing - Approved · PDF2 Sept 2026View
ApprovedDecision Notice · PDF2 Sept 2026View
Planning Handling ReportPlanning Handling Report · PDF28 Aug 2026View
Historic Environment ScotlandConsultation Response · PDF10 Aug 2026View
Listed BuildingApplication Form · PDF11 Jun 2026View
Listed Building ReportSupporting Document · PDF11 Jun 2026View

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