What types of planning applications are most common near Saltness?

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

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Saltness, Orkney Islands Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Saltness, Orkney Islands.

Orkney Islands · Scotland · settlement

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About Saltness

Saltness is a hamlet located in the southwestern part of Whalsay, within the parish of Nesting in the Shetland Islands. Situated to the northwest of Symbister and just southwest of Hamister, this community offers a unique setting for potential planning applications, benefiting from its picturesque coastal landscape and local amenities.

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Area Information

Admin district: Orkney Islands
Parliamentary constituency: Orkney and Shetland
LSOA: Stromness, Sandwick and Stenness - 01

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Saltness.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Saltness based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Saltness.

- Fairview (Land Near), Longhope, Hoy, Orkney
Erect a house with air source heat pump and detached garage, install a temporary caravan and create an access (amendment to 19/322/PP)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Orkney | Date: 2026-01-16
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A brief summary of Saltness in Orkney Islands

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

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Planning Activity in Saltness

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Saltness.

The most common application types near Saltness were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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