Development and Marine Planning (policy)

Service Manager: Susan Shearer

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Note: Some photos on this page courtesy of NatureScot and Daniel Morris. 

Development Planning (Land)

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• Review of Local Development Plan
• Orkney Local Development Plan 2017
• Supplementary Guidance
• Planning Policy Advice
• Development Management Guidance
• Development Briefs
• Housing Land Audit
• Local Flood Risk Management Plan
• SEA-Strategic Environmental Assessment
• Self-Build List

Marine Planning

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• Orkney Islands Regional Marine Plan
• Advisory Group
• Regional Marine Plan for the Orkney Islands - Statement of Public Participation
• State of the Environment Assessment
• Environmental Assessment of the Orkney Islands Regional Marine Plan
• Marine and Coastal Recreation Survey - Report
• Pentland Firth and Orkney Waters Marine Spatial Plan
• Planning Stakeholder Distribution List
• Subscribe to our Newsletter

Natural and Built Environment

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• Biodiversity
• Built Heritage
• Ranger Services
• Tree Conservation

Outdoor Access

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• Access Legislation
• Core Paths
• Orkney Local Access Forum - OLAF
• General Path Information

Find out more

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• FAQ
• Current Consultations
• Glossary of Planning Terms
• Links to useful Websites
• Meet the Team