How long do planning decisions take near Outertown?

The average planning decision time near Outertown is 95 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 Outertown?

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

How can I track planning applications near Outertown?

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Outertown, Orkney Islands Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Outertown, Orkney Islands.

Orkney Islands · Scotland · settlement

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Area Information

Admin district: Orkney Islands
Parliamentary constituency: Orkney and Shetland
LSOA: Stromness, Sandwick and Stenness - 02

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Outertown.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Outertown based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Outertown.

- Lerquoy, Outertown Road, Stromness Parish, Orkney KW16 3JP
Install a dormer window
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Orkney | Date: 2025-05-07
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A brief summary of Outertown in Orkney Islands

Outertown is a settlement located in Orkney Islands, Scotland.

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

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Planning Activity in Outertown

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Outertown. The average decision time was 95 days.

With an average of 95 days, decisions near Outertown take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Outertown were full planning applications (1), outline 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, 2 medium-scale applications was submitted.

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