Search Sabiston planning applications
107 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Sabiston · updated daily · Orkney Islands Council
Only 1 application in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- Beaquoy, Beaquoy Road, Birsay, Orkney KW17 2HYAwaiting decisionErect a GP shedReceived 29 Oct 202626/278/APN
- Upper Mossetter, Dounby, OrkneyApprovedErect a house with an integral garage and an air source heat pump (replacement house, one for one), reinstate redundant former house as an outbuilding, and create an accessPlanning PermissionReceived 2 Feb 2026Decided 1 Apr 202626/023/PP
- Orkney West Mainland Agricultural Society, Showground, Dounby, OrkneyApprovedExtend a shed, install four motorhome/caravan pitches with hook-up points and install solar panels on existing pavilion buildingPlanning PermissionReceived 25 Nov 2025Decided 1 Apr 202625/399/PP
- Dounby Primary School, Dounby, Sandwick, Orkney KW17 2JAApprovedInstall new and replacement play equipmentPlanning PermissionReceived 19 Sep 2025Decided 10 Mar 202625/318/PP
- Market Green, Hillside Road, Dounby, Orkney, KW17 2HTApprovedVary condition 06 (remove fuel tanks) of planning permission 23/016/PP, to retain and fill tanksVary Condition(s) of Planning ConsentReceived 5 Nov 2024Decided 11 Dec 202424/428/VR
Planning in Sabiston
Only 3 decisions near Sabiston in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Sabiston in the last 24 months, from Orkney Islands Council's planning register.
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Around Sabiston
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 Sabiston
Sabiston is a notable surname associated with several prominent individuals, including Andrew Sabiston, a Canadian actor and television writer, and Bob Sabiston, an American art director and computer programmer. The name also connects to Carole Sabiston, a British-born Canadian textile artist, and David Sabiston, an esteemed American surgeon and cardiologist. For those researching planning applications in the Orkney Islands, understanding the local cultural landscape, which includes contributions from notable figures, can provide valuable context.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Sabiston 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 Sabiston 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, Sabiston 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 Sabiston, 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, 4 planning applications were submitted near Sabiston.
The most common types were full planning applications (3).