Search Saltness planning applications
2 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Saltness · updated daily · Orkney Islands Council
Only 1 application in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- Fairview (Land Near), Longhope, Hoy, OrkneyWithdrawnErect a house with air source heat pump and detached garage, install a temporary caravan and create an access (amendment to 19/322/PP)Planning PermissionReceived 16 Jan 2026Decided 28 Sep 202626/009/PP
- The Willows (Land Near), Hoy, Orkney, KW16 3NYApprovedErect a house with an air source heat pump (following permission in principle 21/423/PIP)App Matters Specified in ConditionsReceived 9 Jun 2023Decided 28 Aug 202323/214/AMC
Planning in Saltness
No decisions near Saltness in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Saltness in the last 24 months, from Orkney Islands Council's planning register.
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Around Saltness
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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 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.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Saltness 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 Saltness 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, Saltness 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 Saltness, 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, 1 planning application was submitted near Saltness.
The most common types were full planning applications (1).