Search Veness planning applications
3 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Veness · updated daily · Orkney Islands Council
Only 0 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- Eday Ferry Terminal (Land Near), Eday, OrkneyApprovedErect a causeway comprising rock-fill core bund and in-fill, with concrete bankseat, to facilitate the mooring of a temporary floating pier or barge (resubmission of 25/303/WL)Works LicenceReceived 19 Jan 2026Decided 26 Mar 202626/012/WL
- Brandyha, Eday, Orkney, KW17 2AAApprovedErect a house with a detached garage and polycarbonate polytunnelPlanning PermissionReceived 16 Oct 2025Decided 9 Feb 202625/346/PP
- Eday Ferry Terminal, Backaland, Eday, OrkneyAwaiting decisionErect a causeway comprising rock-fill core bund and in-fill, with concrete bankseat, to facilitate the mooring of a temporary floating pier or bargePlanning Permission MAJReceived 3 Sep 202525/302/PPMAJ
Planning in Veness
Only 3 decisions near Veness in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Veness in the last 24 months, from Orkney Islands Council's planning register.
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Around Veness
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KW17 102 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Orkney Islands Council
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About Veness
Veness, a surname associated with several notable individuals, includes British actress Amy Veness (1876–1960), civil official David Veness, and Australian journalist Peter Veness (1984–2012). While not a town or locality, the surname may be relevant in genealogical research or when considering local heritage in planning applications within the Orkney Islands.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Veness 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 Veness 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, Veness 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 Veness, 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 Veness.
The most common types were full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (1).