How long do planning decisions take near Hollandstoun?

The average planning decision time near Hollandstoun is 82 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Hollandstoun?

The most common type of planning application near Hollandstoun is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Hollandstoun?

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Hollandstoun, Orkney Islands Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Hollandstoun, Orkney Islands.

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About Hollandstoun

North Ronaldsay, the northernmost island in the Orkney archipelago, covers 690 hectares and ranks as the fourteenth-largest island in the region. Rich in history, it is featured in the Orkneyinga saga, and today is recognized for its significant lighthouse, diverse migratory bird populations, and the unique breed of sheep that grazes on its shores. This blend of cultural and natural heritage makes North Ronaldsay a noteworthy location for planning applications and developments in the area.

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Area Information

Admin district: Orkney Islands
Parliamentary constituency: Orkney and Shetland
LSOA: Isles - 02

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Hollandstoun.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Hollandstoun based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Hollandstoun.

- New Kirk (Land Near), North Ronaldsay, Orkney
Install a stone bench
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Orkney | Date: 2024-07-31
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A brief summary of Hollandstoun in Orkney Islands

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

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Planning Activity in Hollandstoun

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Hollandstoun. The average decision time was 82 days.

The average decision period of 82 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Hollandstoun were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application was submitted.

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