Hatston, Orkney Islands Planning Applications
Track every planning application and planning permission decision near Hatston, Orkney Islands. Browse by postcode, view live status and get free email alerts for new developments.
Planning data sourced from Orkney Islands council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months
Install a portacabin
Erect a veterinary surgery, construct staff and visitor parking with a surface water drainage system, install six air source heat pumps, create two accesses, and associated landscaping
Subdivide a house to create two houses and construct an access road (part retrospective)
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About Hatston - Planning Applications & Local Development
Hatston, located just northwest of Kirkwall on Mainland, Orkney, is notable for its historical significance as the site of the Royal Naval Air Station. Situated near the crucial naval base of Scapa Flow, which served as the primary base for the Home Fleet throughout much of the twentieth century, Hatston provided essential support for front-line squadrons and accommodated various naval aircraft. The airbase was home to the Home Fleet Fleet Requirements Unit and the 771 Naval Air Squadron, making it an important location for military operations in the region.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Hatston 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 Hatston 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, Hatston 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 Hatston, visit the local authority's planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original council submission for every application listed above.