Upper Quoys, Quoyloo, Sandwick, KW16 3LT

1. 1.The proposal would result in the demolition of traditional buildings with historic and architectural interest. It has not been demonstrated that the buildings cannot be retained, restored, converted or re-used, nor that these options have been fully explored prior to demolition being proposed. The proposal is therefore contrary to Policy 5E(iii) of the Orkney Local Development Plan 2017 and the associated Supplementary Guidance: Housing in the Countryside.
2. 2.The proposal would result in the unnecessary loss of a non-designated historic asset which contributes to the historic environment. The proposal is therefore contrary to Policy 7 of National Planning Framework 4.
3. 3.The proposal would result in the demolition of a traditional building identified as possessing historic and architectural merit. Furthermore, the site has the potential to accommodate more than one dwelling through the provisions of the Supplementary Guidance: Housing in the Countryside, whilst also facilitating the retention, restoration and reuse of the existing building. Insufficient evidence has been provided to demonstrate that opportunities for the retention, conversion or incorporation of the existing building, and the potential for additional development under the relevant housing in the countryside provisions, have been fully explored. The proposal is therefore contrary to Development Criteria DC1 and DC8 of the Supplementary Guidance: Housing in the Countryside.

From the council's decision notice.

Postcode

KW16 3LT

Date validated

18 May 2026

Applicant

Private applicant

Case officer

Isla McLeod

Documents

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