Planning
The Planning section has articles explaining in detail the Planning permission process, Building standards and regulations and the regulations for Listed buildings and Conservation areas.
Current and future planning frameworks are also covered in the Local Development Plans and Long term & Area policies sections respectively.
In Depth
- Building Standards
This section contains information on all aspects of building or altering property in Orkney, including applying for warrants and information on building regulations. - Development Planning
Overview of the function of the Development Planning & Regeneration Team. - Listed buildings and conservation areas
Background information on planning considerations for listed buildings and conservation areas. - Development Management
This section has information on the planning application and decision making processes at Orkney Islands Council, including articles on agricultural buildings, house alterations, conservation areas consent, listed buildings consent, planning application list and planning permission FAQs.