Burray Village, Orkney Islands Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Burray Village, Orkney Islands.
Orkney Islands · Scotland · settlement
About Burray Village
Burray is a picturesque village located in the Orkney Islands of Scotland, situated east of Scapa Flow. This charming area is part of a network of islands connected by the Churchill Barriers, making it an attractive spot for potential development and planning applications.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Orkney Islands
- Parliamentary constituency: Orkney and Shetland
- LSOA: West Mainland - 03
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Burray Village.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Burray Village.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Burray Village based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Burray Village.
- - Burnbank (Plot 3), Burray, Orkney
Erect a house and integral garage and an air source heat pump (amendment to 21/269/AMC)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Orkney | Date: 2026-01-20
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A brief summary of Burray Village in Orkney Islands
Burray is a picturesque village located in the Orkney Islands of Scotland, situated east of Scapa Flow. This charming area is part of a network of islands connected by the Churchill Barriers, making it an attractive spot for potential development and planning applications.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Burray Village a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Burray Village 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.
Planning Activity in Burray Village
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Burray Village.
The most common application types near Burray Village were full planning applications (3). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.