Search Houton planning applications
16 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Houton · updated daily · Orkney Islands Council
Only 3 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- Houton Road, Orphir, OrkneyAwaiting decisionScreening opinion request for coastal protection worksReceived 1 Sep 202626/223/SCR
- Exchange Cottage, Orphir Orkney KW17 2RDApprovedReinstate a house and extend (retrospective)Received 15 May 2026Decided 23 Oct 202626/114/PP
- Houton Ferry Terminal And Toilets (Land Near), Houton Road, Orphir, OrkneyApprovedChange of land use from agriculture to harbour authority operational landPlanning PermissionReceived 19 Aug 2025Decided 8 Oct 202625/283/PP
- Breck, Tower Road, Orphir, Orkney KW17 2REApprovedErect a domestic outbuilding with an air source heat pumpHouseholderReceived 12 Feb 2024Decided 30 Mar 202424/049/HH
- Quoy Of Houton (Land Near), Houton, Orphir, OrkneyApprovedErect a house with an air source heat pump and create an access (amendment to 08/547/PPF)Planning PermissionReceived 30 Mar 2017Decided 14 Jun 201717/144/PP
Planning in Houton
Only 2 decisions near Houton in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Houton in the last 24 months, from Orkney Islands Council's planning register.
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Around Houton
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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 Houton
Houton is a small settlement located 5 miles southeast of Stromness on Mainland, Orkney, Scotland. Nestled within the parish of Orphir, Houton can be accessed via a minor road off the A964, making it a noteworthy area for those researching planning applications in the region.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Houton 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 Houton 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, Houton 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 Houton, 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, 3 planning applications were submitted near Houton.
The most common types were full planning applications (1).