Search Cursiter planning applications
4 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Cursiter · updated daily · Orkney Islands Council
Only 0 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- Stonehall, Cruan Road, Firth, Orkney, KW15 1TTApprovedExtend a HouseHouseholderReceived 6 May 2026Decided 9 Jul 202626/111/HH
- Brekka (Land Near), Cruan Road, Firth Orkney KW15 1TTApprovedSiting of a house and create an access (subdivision of curtilage) (including amendment to 23/059/PIP)Received 17 Mar 2026Decided 21 May 202625/441/PIP
- Glebe (Land Near), Old Finstown Road, Firth, Orkney, KW15 1TTApprovedErect a GP shedAgricultural Prior NotificationReceived 12 Jul 2023Decided 9 Aug 202323/257/APN
- Cursiter Quarry, Old Finstown Road, Firth, Orkney, KW15 1TTAwaiting decisionErect a salt barn (following permission in principle 22/393/PIP)App Matters Specified in ConditionsReceived 22 Jun 202323/232/AMC
Planning in Cursiter
Only 2 decisions near Cursiter in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Cursiter in the last 24 months, from Orkney Islands Council's planning register.
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Around Cursiter
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KW15 94 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 Cursiter
Cursiter, located in the Orkney Islands, is notable for its association with Stanley Cursiter, a significant Orcadian artist who brought Post-Impressionism and Futurism to Scotland. He held prominent positions as the keeper and later director of the National Galleries of Scotland from 1919 to 1948, and served as HM Limner and Painter in Scotland until 1976. This cultural backdrop may be relevant for those researching planning applications in the area, particularly in relation to heritage and the arts.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Cursiter 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 Cursiter 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, Cursiter 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 Cursiter, 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, 2 planning applications were submitted near Cursiter.
The most common types were full planning applications (1).