What types of planning applications are most common near Houton?

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

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Houton, Orkney Islands Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Houton, Orkney Islands.

Orkney Islands · Scotland · settlement

Planning applications in Houton are administered by Orkney Islands Council. View the full Orkney Islands Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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.

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Area Information

Admin district: Orkney Islands
Parliamentary constituency: Orkney and Shetland
LSOA: East Mainland - 01

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Houton.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Houton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Houton.

- Houton Ferry Terminal And Toilets (Land Near), Houton Road, Orphir, Orkney
Change of land use from agriculture to harbour authority operational land
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Orkney | Date: 2025-08-19
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A brief summary of Houton in Orkney Islands

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

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Planning Activity in Houton

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Houton.

The most common application types near Houton were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 50% 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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