Search Outertown planning applications
3 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Outertown · updated daily · Orkney Islands Council
Only 1 application in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- Newdale, Outertown Road, Stromness Parish, Orkney KW16 3JPApprovedExtend a houseReceived 22 Jul 2026Decided 17 Sep 202626/210/HH
- Lerquoy, Outertown Road, Stromness Parish, Orkney KW16 3JPApprovedInstall a dormer windowHouseholderReceived 7 May 2025Decided 16 Jun 202525/168/HH
- Blustery Braes (Land Near), Outertown Road, Stromness, Orkney, KW16 3JPApprovedConvert a self-catering unit and workshop to a housePlanning PermissionReceived 21 Dec 2023Decided 16 Apr 202423/463/PP
Planning in Outertown
Only 2 decisions near Outertown in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Outertown in the last 24 months, from Orkney Islands Council's planning register.
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Around Outertown
Postcode districts
KW16 65 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 Outertown
Outertown is a settlement located in Orkney Islands, Scotland.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Outertown 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 Outertown 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, Outertown 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 Outertown, 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, 2 planning applications were submitted near Outertown.
The most common types were full planning applications (1).