Search Backaland planning applications
3 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Backaland · updated daily · Orkney Islands Council
Only 0 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- Eday Ferry Terminal (Land Near), Eday, OrkneyApprovedErect a causeway comprising rock-fill core bund and in-fill, with concrete bankseat, to facilitate the mooring of a temporary floating pier or barge (resubmission of 25/303/WL)Works LicenceReceived 19 Jan 2026Decided 26 Mar 202626/012/WL
- Quoyfaulds, Eday, Orkney, KW17 2AAApprovedChange of use of land to domestic and erect a domestic shed (following planning permission in principle 22/391/PIP)App Matters Specified in ConditionsReceived 22 Sep 2025Decided 2 Mar 202625/319/AMC
- Eday Ferry Terminal, Backaland, Eday, OrkneyAwaiting decisionErect a causeway comprising rock-fill core bund and in-fill, with concrete bankseat, to facilitate the mooring of a temporary floating pier or bargePlanning Permission MAJReceived 3 Sep 202525/302/PPMAJ
Planning in Backaland
Only 3 decisions near Backaland in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Backaland in the last 24 months, from Orkney Islands Council's planning register.
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Around Backaland
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KW17 102 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Orkney Islands Council
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About Backaland
Backaland is a settlement located on the island of Eday in Orkney, Scotland, positioned in the southwestern part of the island within the parish of Eday. It lies at the southern terminus of the B9063 road, making it a key point for any planning applications or developments in the area.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Backaland area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Backaland a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Backaland planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Backaland, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Backaland.
The most common types were full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (1).