Search Broughtown planning applications
1 application on record · within 1 km of the centre of Broughtown · updated daily · Orkney Islands Council
Only 0 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
Planning in Broughtown
No decisions near Broughtown in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Broughtown in the last 24 months, from Orkney Islands Council's planning register.
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Around Broughtown
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KW17 102 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: Orkney Islands Council
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About Broughtown
Broughtown is a village located on Sanday in the Orkney Islands, Scotland, within the parish of Cross and Burness. It is conveniently situated near Sanday Airport to the east and connected by the B9068 road, which links Kettletoft to Scar. Additionally, the B9070 road extends south-west from Broughtown to the Sanday ferry terminal at Spur Ness, making it a vital hub for transport and access in the area.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Broughtown 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 Broughtown 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, Broughtown 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 Broughtown, 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, 1 planning application was submitted near Broughtown.
The most common types were full planning applications (1).