How long do planning decisions take near Clouston?

The average planning decision time near Clouston is 60 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Clouston?

The planning approval rate near Clouston is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Clouston?

The most common type of planning application near Clouston is discharge of conditions, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Clouston?

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Clouston, Orkney Islands Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Clouston, Orkney Islands.

Orkney Islands · Scotland · settlement

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Area Information

Admin district: Orkney Islands
Parliamentary constituency: Orkney and Shetland
LSOA: Stromness, Sandwick and Stenness - 03

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Clouston.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Clouston.

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 Clouston based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Clouston.

- Stenness Primary School, Ireland Road, Stenness Village, Stenness, Orkney KW16 3LB
Change surfacing from wetpour to grass mats and remove the second proposed entry point and lowering of kerb.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Orkney | Date: 2025-06-23
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A brief summary of Clouston in Orkney Islands

Clouston is a settlement located in Orkney Islands, Scotland.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Clouston a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Clouston

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Clouston. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Clouston may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 60 days on average, decisions near Clouston slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Clouston were discharge of conditions (1).

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