Search Stromness planning applications
36 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Stromness · updated daily · Orkney Islands Council
Only 6 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- 37 & 39 Victoria Street, Stromness Orkney KW16 3BSAwaiting decisionChange of use from Post Office to mixed use facility (Class 1A/3/10) including creative arts-hub and cafe/retail. Demolish existing rear outbuildings and form three-storey extension, remove trees, install PV panels and VRF condenser units, works to public realmReceived 19 Aug 202626/227/PP
- Stromness Museum, 52 Alfred Street, Stromness, Orkney KW16 3DFAwaiting decisionInstall signage and lifebeltsReceived 22 Jul 202626/174/LB
- 3 Graham Place, Stromness Orkney KW16 3BYApprovedReplace a doorReceived 21 Jul 2026Decided 26 Oct 202626/104/PP
- 3 Graham Place, Stromness Orkney KW16 3BYApprovedReplace a doorReceived 21 Jul 2026Decided 26 Oct 202626/103/LB
- 27 North End Road, Stromness, Orkney KW16 3AGAwaiting decisionChange of use from store to student accommodation on first floorReceived 14 Jul 202626/197/PP
Planning in Stromness
- Approved
- 91%
- 30 of 30 decided
- Decision time
- about 15 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Stromness in the last 24 months, from Orkney Islands Council's planning register.
Decided by Orkney Islands CouncilCouncil page
Around Stromness
Postcode districts
KW16 65 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
Nearby towns and villages
Planning authority: Orkney Islands Council
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About Stromness
Stromness, located in the southwestern part of Mainland Orkney, is the second-most populous town in the Orkney Islands, Scotland. As a designated burgh, it serves as the capital of the surrounding parish, making it a key area for planning applications and development opportunities within the region.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Stromness 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 Stromness 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, Stromness 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 Stromness, 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, 40 planning applications were submitted near Stromness. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 102 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (10), listed building and heritage (4), tree works (3).