Sabiston, Orkney Islands Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sabiston, Orkney Islands.
Orkney Islands · Scotland · settlement
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.
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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 Sabiston.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sabiston.
- 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 Sabiston based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
22 planning applications found near Sabiston.
- - Makerhouse (Land Near), Dounby, Orkney
Erect a house, install an air source heat pump, and create an access (part retrospective) (resubmission of 23/213/AMC)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Orkney | Date: 2023-10-12
View full details - - Esgar (Land Near) Plot B, Dounby, Orkney
Erect a house with an air source heat pump and a detached garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Orkney | Date: 2023-07-17
View full details - - Makerhouse (Land Near), Dounby, Orkney
Erect a house with an integral garage (following permission in principle 20/403/PIP)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Orkney | Date: 2023-06-09
View full details - - Lochview, Waird Road, Birsay, Orkney, KW17 2HY
Extend a house
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Orkney | Date: 2022-05-30
View full details - - Verdun (Land Near), Dounby, Birsay, Orkney, KW17 2HN
Erect a house with a detached garage and an air source heat pump and create an access
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Orkney | Date: 2021-09-02
View full details - - Makerhouse (Land Near), Dounby, Orkney
Siting of a house
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Orkney | Date: 2020-11-18
View full details - - Esgar (Plot D), Hillside Road, Dounby, Orkney, KW17 2HX
Erect a house and install an air source heat pump.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Orkney | Date: 2016-10-12
View full details - - Makerhouse, Birsay, Orkney, KW17 2HS
Erect a GP shed (storage of landscaping equipment and plant)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Orkney | Date: 2015-12-09
View full details - - Esgar (Plot C) (Land Near), Hillside Road, Dounby, Birsay, Orkney, KW17 2HX
Erect a house with integral garage, install an air source heat pump and create an access
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Orkney | Date: 2014-01-31
View full details - - Esgar (Plot A) (Land Near), Hillside Road, Dounby, Birsay, Orkney, KW17 2HX
Erect a house with air source heat pump, erect a detached garage and create an access
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Orkney | Date: 2014-01-31
View full details - - Makerhouse (Land Near) Dounby KW17 2HS
Siting of a house
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Orkney | Date: 2012-07-14
View full details - - Esgar (Land Near), Dounby, Orkney, KW17 2HX
Siting of a self-catering cottage and new access
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Orkney | Date: 2010-07-06
View full details - - Former Garage Site, Hillside Road, Dounby, KW17 2HX
Confirmation of exact boundary dimensions for the erection of 4 semi-detached houses
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Orkney | Date: 2009-06-04
View full details - - Former Garage Site, Dounby
Amendment to access provision and parking layout
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Orkney | Date: 2008-10-23
View full details - - Gelderhouse, Dounby, KW17 2HS
Alter and extend house
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Orkney | Date: 2008-08-19
View full details - - Murra, Dounby, KW17 2HS
Erect wind turbine generator (max. height 15m)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Orkney | Date: 2008-07-31
View full details - - Former Garage Site, (Land Near), Dounby
Erect 4 dwelling units
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Orkney | Date: 2007-12-03
View full details - - Makerhouse, (land Near), Dounby
Construction of access road and servicing for 9 house plots
Status: Conditions | Type: Other | Council: Orkney | Date: 2007-05-31
View full details - - Burnside (Site 2) (Land Near) Dounby
Erect a house
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Orkney | Date: 2007-03-27
View full details - - Murra Dounby
Erect a garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Orkney | Date: 2006-05-16
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A brief summary of Sabiston in Orkney Islands
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 were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Sabiston a particularly low-crime area.
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.
Planning Activity in Sabiston
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Sabiston. The average decision time was 89 days.
The average decision period of 89 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Sabiston were full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 83% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.
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