Search Northtown planning applications
2 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Northtown · updated daily · Orkney Islands Council
Only 0 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- Hillbanks, Littlequoy Road, Burray, Orkney KW17 2SXRefusedErect a house and create an accessPlanning PermissionReceived 14 Oct 2025Decided 1 Mar 202625/344/PP
- Gillietrang, Burray, Orkney, KW17 2SYApprovedChange of use from domestic (Class 9) to studio/workshop (Class 1A)Planning PermissionReceived 21 Jun 2023Decided 5 Sep 202323/229/PP
Planning in Northtown
Only 1 decision near Northtown in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Northtown in the last 24 months, from Orkney Islands Council's planning register.
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Around Northtown
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 Northtown
Northtown is a settlement located in Orkney Islands, Scotland.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Northtown 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 Northtown 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, Northtown 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 Northtown, 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, 1 planning application was submitted near Northtown.
The most common types were full planning applications (1).