Search Finstown planning applications
4 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Finstown · updated daily · Orkney Islands Council
Only 2 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- Rendalls Bakery, Finstown Firth Orkney KW17 2ELAwaiting decisionErect a bakeryReceived 19 Oct 202626/267/PP
- Stenaday, Heddle Road, Finstown, Firth Orkney KW17 2JXApprovedTree works to 31 trees, including pruning, crown reduction, pollarding and removal of deadwood (including felling of 5 trees)Received 30 Sep 2026Decided 27 Oct 202626/250/TPO
- Carradale, Finstown, Firth Orkney KW17 2ELAwaiting decisionExtend a house and lean to car port to existing shedReceived 11 Aug 202626/219/HH
- Aria, 8 Seafield, Finstown, Firth, Orkney KW17 2EWApprovedExtend a houseCert of Lawfulness of Prop Use or DevtReceived 20 Feb 2026Decided 5 Mar 202626/050/CLOPUD
Planning in Finstown
Only 2 decisions near Finstown in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Finstown in the last 24 months, from Orkney Islands Council's planning register.
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Around Finstown
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 Finstown
Finstown is a prominent village located in the parish of Firth on Mainland, Orkney, Scotland, and is recognized as the fourth-largest settlement in the Orkney Islands. This vibrant community is an important hub for local planning applications and development initiatives within the region.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Finstown 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 (May 2026). This makes Finstown 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, Finstown 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 Finstown, 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, 4 planning applications were submitted near Finstown.
The most common types were outline applications (1).