Development Management

Related Sites

Scottish Government - ePlanningExternal link to the Scottish Government's ePlanning FAQs

In this section

Modernisation of the Planning SystemInformation about the modernisation of the planning system.Online Planning Application SubmissionInformation about the online planning application submission process.Online Planning Application SearchInformation about the Online Planning Application Search.Area Search ServicePlanning information for those involved in the sale and purchase of property.Advertisement ConsentInformation about gaining consent for the display of advertisements.Apply for Planning PermissionInformation about applying for planning permission.Alteration or Extension to HousesInformation about carrying out alterations or extensions to houses.Prior Notification and Prior Approval ApplicationsInformation about applying for permission for agricultural buildings.Listed Building ConsentInformation about obtaining consent for listed buildings.Conservation Area ConsentInformation about gaining consent for conservation areas.AquacultureInformation about fish farming application and fees.Hazardous Substances ConsentInformation about obtaining consent for hazardous substances.Certificates of LawfulnessInformation about applying for Certificates of Lawfulness.Planning DecisionsInformation about planning decisions that have been granted by Orkney Islands Council.Planning Permission - FAQFrequently asked questions about planning permission.Planning Applications MonitoringInformation about the monitoring of planning applications by Orkney Islands Council.Weekly and Extant ListsList of current weekly and extant planning lists

Development Management

The planning system guides the use and development of land in the long term public interest.

Development Management is responsible for assessing planning applications and applications for listed building consent, conservation area consent, advertisement consent, hazardous substance consent, consent to prune or fell protected trees and prior notifications.

Submitting a Planning Application

If you are thinking of submitting a planning application, it is recommended that you discuss your proposal with a planning officer prior to submitting your application. We are happy to give informal advice and any draft drawings would aid the advice we can provide. It would be good to call us first to arrange an appointment. Telephone: 01856 873535 ext 2504 or email Development Management.

You can submit a planning application by either:

completing a planning application in paper format - forms are available from the relevant planning sections which can be accessed via the links on the left of this page.
completing a planning application online - Click on the link 'Online Planning Application Submission' below or within the Related Links section of this page.

Online Planning Application Submission

View Applications Online

This allows you to access information on all planning applications and appeals. This provides you with the ability to view forms, drawings, correspondence and supporting documents. Click on the link 'Online Planning Application Search' below or within the Related Links section of this page.

Please note there may be a few days delay from our receiving an application and it being available to view online.

Any comments on a planning application will also be viewable online. In order to comply with the Data Protection Act we remove any personal details such as telephone numbers, email addresses and signatures from the documents shown on our website.

Frequently asked questions and answers relating to ePlanning can be found on the Scottish Government's website. A link is available within the Related Sites section.

Online Planning Application Search