Search Dounby planning applications
90 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Dounby · updated daily · Orkney Islands Council
Only 0 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- Orkney West Mainland Agricultural Society, Showground, Dounby, OrkneyApprovedExtend a shed, install four motorhome/caravan pitches with hook-up points and install solar panels on existing pavilion buildingPlanning PermissionReceived 25 Nov 2025Decided 1 Apr 202625/399/PP
- Dounby Primary School, Dounby, Sandwick, Orkney KW17 2JAApprovedInstall new and replacement play equipmentPlanning PermissionReceived 19 Sep 2025Decided 10 Mar 202625/318/PP
- Market Green, Hillside Road, Dounby, Orkney, KW17 2HTApprovedVary condition 06 (remove fuel tanks) of planning permission 23/016/PP, to retain and fill tanksVary Condition(s) of Planning ConsentReceived 5 Nov 2024Decided 11 Dec 202424/428/VR
- Hjemdal, Vetquoy Road, Dounby, Sandwick, Orkney KW17 2HTApprovedErect a domestic garageHouseholderReceived 26 Sep 2024Decided 30 Oct 202424/378/HH
- Easthouse, Sandwick, Orkney, KW17 2JEApprovedErect a self-catering pod (retrospective)Planning PermissionReceived 15 Aug 2024Decided 2 Dec 202424/317/PP
Planning in Dounby
Only 2 decisions near Dounby in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Dounby in the last 24 months, from Orkney Islands Council's planning register.
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Around Dounby
Postcode districts
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 Dounby
Dounby is a village located on Mainland, Orkney, in northern Scotland. Known for its rural charm, it serves as a central hub for the surrounding communities and offers valuable insights for those researching planning applications in the area.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Dounby 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, Dounby 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.
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In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Dounby.
The most common types were full planning applications (2).