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Planning Enforcement Register

Updated 21 September 2026

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Case referenceLand / property affectedReason for enforcement actionType of NoticeDate issuedDate for complianceOutcome
24/062/COULand near Lonnie, SandayUnauthorised groundworks and siting of a caravanEnforcement Notice18 September 202618 July 2027
26/018/LBELand near Boloquoy, SandayFailure to upgrade access junction with public roadEnforcement Notice (Breach of Conditions)18 September 202618 April 2028
26/008/UALand near Atlantis Lodges, FirthUnauthorised installation of concrete blocksEnforcement Notice12 September 202612 April 2027
21/107/LBEBackaskaill, SandayUnauthorised works to Listed BuildingListed Building Enforcement Notice27 July 202627 August 2028Appealed
24/092/LBESt Michael’s Church, HarrayUnauthorised works to Listed BuildingListed Building Enforcement Notice02 July 202602 August 2028
24/006/BCPBe Mord Og, DeernessFailure to upgrade access junction with public roadEnforcement Notice (Breach of Conditions)05 June 202605 April 2027
23/121/UADale, StronsayUnauthorised erection of a buildingEnforcement Notice30 May 202630 December 2026
20/026/UALand near Gateside, SandayStorage of vehicles, scrap, materials etcAmenity Notice20 May 202621 December 2026
23/098/UALand near Mount Pleasant, WestrayUnauthorised groundworksEnforcement Notice06 May 202606 December 2026
23/099/UALand near Rannabrae, WestrayUnauthorised domestic use of landEnforcement Notice06 May 202606 June 2027
25/029/UALand at Factory H43 Crowness Road, HatstonUnauthorised erection of a structureSection 33A Notice17 April 202617 October 2026

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Case referenceLand / property affectedReason for enforcement actionType of NoticeDate issuedDate for complianceOutcome
25/084/COULand near Rosehill Farm, StromnessStorage of vehicles, scrap, materials etcAmenity Notice16 April 202618 June 2027Appeal dismissed
24/084/UAFirth Manse, FinstownUnauthorised erection of a structureSection 33A Notice16 April 202616 January 2027
25/002/COULand near Wasdale, HarrayStorage of vehicles, scrap, materials etcAmenity Notice16 April 202616 February 2027
23/138/COULand near Hallmyre, Bloomfield Road, St OlaUnauthorised change of use of landEnforcement Notice05 March 202618 August 2027Appeals dismissed
26/004/LBE1 Victoria Street, StromnessUnauthorised works to listed buildingListed Building Temporary Stop Notice13 February 202613 February 2026Compliance
24/035/LBEGeramount Lodge, SandayUnauthorised works to listed buildingListed Building Enforcement Notice11 February 202611 September 2027
24/080/UALand near Roadside, EdaySiting of a caravan and associated structuresEnforcement Notice20 January 202620 August 2026Compliance – Notice Withdrawn
24/091/UALand near 1 Johnston’s Road, RousaySiting of structures and unauthorised change of useEnforcement Notice17 December 202517 December 2026
23/075/UALand near 1 Hellihole Road, StromnessUnauthorised formation of an access to the public roadEnforcement Notice29 November 202529 September 2026
20/074/UALower Leaquoy, StronsayStorage of vehicles, scrap, materials etcAmenity Notice29 November 202504 March 2027Appeal dismissed; Notice amended

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Case referenceLand / property affectedReason for enforcement actionType of NoticeDate issuedDate for complianceOutcome
20/045/UAVestrafiold House, SandwickUnauthorised change of use of land and erection of a structureSection 33A Notice29 November 202529 May 2026Non-compliance
20/045/UAVestrafiold House, SandwickBreach of condition 03 of 16/101/AMCEnforcement Notice (Breach of Conditions)29 November 202529 May 2026Non-compliance
20/088/UA68 Victoria Street, StromnessUnauthorised UPVC windows and doorListed Building Enforcement Notice22 September 202522 October 2026Compliance – Notice Withdrawn
21/067/UALand near East Lairo, ShapinsaySiting of a caravanEnforcement Notice22 September 202522 January 2026Compliance – Notice Withdrawn
25/017/COULand near the former paravane shed, HoyStorage of vehicles, scrap, materials etcAmenity Notice22 September 202522 July 2026Non-compliance
23/143/LBELand near the former paravane shed, HoyStorage of vehicles, scrap, materials etcAmenity Notice22 September 202522 July 2026Non-compliance
24/076/UALand near Millfield, StromnessDevelopment not in accordance with 22/371/PPSection 33A Notice29 August 202529 May 2026Compliance
25/033/UAA65 Victoria Street, KirkwallUnauthorised adverts and exterior fittingsAdvertisement Enforcement Notice29 August 202529 October 2025Compliance
24/084/COULand near Mussetter, EdaySiting and occupation of a vehicle, erection of structures, engineering operationsEnforcement Notice14 August 202514 May 2026Compliance – Notice Withdrawn
25/036/COULand near Greentoft, BirsaySiting and occupation of a vehicle, erection of structures, storage of materialsEnforcement Notice13 August 202502 March 2026Non-compliance

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Case referenceLand / property affectedReason for enforcement actionType of NoticeDate issuedDate for complianceOutcome
23/048/COULonghouse, St OlaStorage of vehicles, scrap, materials etcAmenity Notice13 August 202511 June 2026Non-compliance
16/046/UALand near Longhouse, St OlaStorage of vehicles, scrap, materials etcAmenity Notice13 August 202511 June 2026Non-compliance
25/020/COUNewan, BirsayStorage of vehicles, scrap, materials etcAmenity Notice13 August 202513 August 2026Non-Compliance
24/104/UABarebreck, DeernessUnauthorised roof worksEnforcement Notice06 August 202506 February 2026Retrospective application approved
24/031/COULand near 15 King Street, KirkwallStorage of scrap and materials; siting of structuresAmenity Notice30 July 202531 December 2025Non-Compliance
23/121/UADale, StronsayUnauthorised erection of a buildingSection 33A Notice26 July 202526 April 2026Non-Compliance – Enforcement Notice issued 30 May 2026
23/120/COULand near Crantit Dairy, St OlaUnauthorised change of use of landEnforcement Notice25 July 202525 February 2026Compliance
23/120/COULand near Crantit Dairy, St OlaHeight of stockpiled soil relatively excessiveAmenity Notice25 July 202525 February 2026Compliance
18/022/UALand near Fea, TankernessUnauthorised change of use of building and surrounding landEnforcement Notice24 June 202524 November 2025Compliance

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Case referenceLand / property affectedReason for enforcement actionType of NoticeDate issuedDate for complianceOutcome
23/074/LBEOrgil Farm, HoyUnauthorised erection of a buildingEnforcement Notice12 June 202512 October 2025Retrospective application approved 18 December 2025
20/020/UADuntroon, HarrayStorage of vehicles, scrap, materials etcAmenity Notice03 June 202524 March 2026Non-compliance
23/009/UADuntroon, HarrayInstallation of Streetlight columnsEnforcement Notice03 June 202524 March 2026Non-compliance – Fixed Penalty Notice issued 17 June 2026
22/032/COU(land near) Vola, HarrayStorage of vehicles, scrap, materials etcAmenity Notice03 June 202524 March 2026Non-compliance
23/023/LBESt Tredwell’s House, Papa WestrayUnauthorised UPVC windows and doorsListed Building Enforcement Notice03 June 202519 March 2027Appealed – Notice varied
23/033/UA(land near) Quoys, HoySiting of a structure and materialsEnforcement Notice03 June 202503 June 2026Retrospective application approved
24/094/UA(land near) Millcroft, EdaySiting of an intermodal containerEnforcement Notice03 June 202503 September 2025Compliance – Notice withdrawn
24/094/UA(land near) Millcroft, EdayBreach of condition of 23/30/PPEnforcement Notice (Breach of Conditions)03 June 202503 September 2025Compliance

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Case referenceLand / property affectedReason for enforcement actionType of NoticeDate issuedDate for complianceOutcome
25/021/UAMounthoolie, EdayDevelopment not in accordance with 23/251/PP; Siting of a polycarbonate tunnel structure; Siting of a fuel tankSection 33A Notice03 June 202503 September 2025Retrospective application approved
25/021/UAMounthoolie, EdayUnauthorised change of useEnforcement Notice03 June 202503 September 2025Retrospective application approved – Notice withdrawn
23/020/LBE79 Victoria Street, KirkwallUPVC window and door in listed buildingListed Building Enforcement Notice09 May 202509 March 2026Compliance – Notice withdrawn
24/005/UANewhall, StromnessDevelopment not in accordance with 20/295/PPSection 33A Notice23 April 202523 August 2025Non-Compliance; further action presently inexpedient
24/005/UANewhall, StromnessBreach of conditions of 20/295/PPEnforcement Notice (Breach of Conditions)23 April 202523 November 2025Non-compliance – Fixed Penalty Notice issued
24/005/UA(land near) Newhall, StromnessFormation of an unauthorised accessEnforcement Notice23 April 202523 November 2025Non-compliance – Fixed Penalty Notice issued
16/016/BCPRoshaven, EvieBreach of conditions of 24/394/PPEnforcement Notice (Breach of Conditions)23 April 202523 August 2025Compliance – Notice withdrawn
20/006/UA24 Main Street, KirkwallBreach of conditions of 20/277/LB and 24/267/LBListed Building Enforcement Notice20 March 202520 October 2025Compliance – Notice withdrawn

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Case referenceLand / property affectedReason for enforcement actionType of NoticeDate issuedDate for complianceOutcome
23/091/BCP(land Near) Norton House, BurrayBreach of conditions of 24/019/PPEnforcement Notice (Breach of Conditions)04 March 202504 July 2025Compliance – Notice withdrawn
23/074/LBEOrgil Farm, HoyUnauthorised erection of a buildingSection 33A Notice04 March 202504 June 2025Non-Compliance; Enforcement Notice issued 12 June 2025
23/074/LBEOrgil Farm, HoyUnauthorised siting and occupation of a caravanEnforcement Notice04 March 202504 October 2025Non-compliance
18/062/LBESchool House, DeernessUnauthorised replacement of windows in a listed buildingListed Building Enforcement Notice (to supersede 07SWENF0139 dated 06 March 2008)04 March 202504 April 2026Non-compliance – Listed Building Fixed Penalty Notice issued 17 June 2026
22/004/UAGraemeshall Farm, HolmUnauthorised siting of a caravanEnforcement Notice19 February 202519 June 2025Compliance – Notice withdrawn
21/045/UACamoran, KirkwallBreach of conditions of 18/455/PP and 20/090/PPEnforcement Notice (Breach of Conditions)11 February 202511 September 2025Non-Compliance – Fixed Penalty Notice issued 05 December 2025
21/045/UACamoran, KirkwallBreach of conditions of 19/300/PPEnforcement Notice (Breach of Conditions)11 February 202511 September 2025Non-Compliance – Fixed Penalty Notice issued 05 December 2025

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Case referenceLand / property affectedReason for enforcement actionType of NoticeDate issuedDate for complianceOutcome
24/104/UABarebreck, DeernessUnauthorised roof worksSection 33A Notice11 February 202511 June 2025Non-compliance; Enforcement Notice issued 06 August 2025
23/082/COUNorth Park, EdaySiting of vehicles, equipment and materialsAmenity Notice07 February 202507 December 2025Non-Compliance
21/048/UADrummore, OrphirSiting of vehicles, structures, materials and refuseAmenity Notice22 January 202527 February 2026Non-Compliance
17/025/UALochside, BurraySiting of scrap vehicles, equipment and materialsAmenity Notice06 December 202401 October 2025Non-Compliance
18/001/UA(land near) Braehead, EdaySiting of scrap vehicles, materials and refuseAmenity Notice04 December 202414 May 2025Non-Compliance
24/092/LBESt Michael’s Kirk, HarrayUnauthorised works to a listed buildingTemporary Stop Notice29 October 202429 October 2024Compliance
18/088/UALand near Millhouse, HarrayUnauthorised change of use of landEnforcement Notice23 October 202405 January 2026Non-Compliance
21/013/UATeeo Quoy, StennessUnauthorised change of use of landSection 33A Notice15 October 202415 February 2025Non-Compliance; further action presently inexpedient
20/036/UA(land near) Orkney Auction Mart, KirkwallUnauthorised change of use of landEnforcement Notice30 September 202430 March 2025Retrospective application approved

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Case referenceLand / property affectedReason for enforcement actionType of NoticeDate issuedDate for complianceOutcome
16/068/BCPBarnquoy, HolmBreach of condition of 16/047/PPSection 33A Notice27 September 202427 January 2025Compliance
16/068/BCPBarnquoy, HolmBreach of condition of 16/047/PPEnforcement Notice (Breach of Conditions)27 September 202427 January 2025Compliance – Notice withdrawn
24/010/UABen Loyal, HolmBreach of condition of 20/273/PPEnforcement Notice (Breach of Conditions)27 September 202417 April 2025Compliance – Notice withdrawn
20/079/UA(land near) Pretty, RousayResidential use of an unauthorised structureEnforcement Notice04 September 202404 June 2025Non-Compliance – Fixed Penalty Notice issued
23/093/UA(land near) Redlums, RousayBreach of conditions of 21/010/PPEnforcement Notice (Breach of Conditions)04 September 202404 March 2025Partial compliance; further action presently inexpedient
23/051/UA(land near) Brekkaby, RousayBreach of conditions of 21/421/PPEnforcement Notice (Breach of Conditions)04 September 202419 May 2025Compliance – Notice Withdrawn
21/053/BCPSkyran, Rackwick, HoyBreach of condition of 17/539/PPEnforcement Notice (Breach of Conditions)03 September 202418 May 2025Compliance
22/053/UAWarrenfield House, KirkwallUnauthorised developments and change of useSection 33A Notice23 July 202423 December 2024Compliance
22/053/UAWarrenfield House, KirkwallBreach of condition of 21/456/PPEnforcement Notice (Breach of Conditions)23 July 202423 October 2024Compliance – Notice Withdrawn

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Case referenceLand / property affectedReason for enforcement actionType of NoticeDate issuedDate for complianceOutcome
23/097/UALongbigging, WestrayBreach of condition of 14/047/PPEnforcement Notice (Breach of Conditions)16 July 202416 January 2025Non-Compliance; further action presently inexpedient
23/010/UALower Bisgarth, EvieUnauthorised development and change of use of a buildingSection 33A Notice11 July 202411 November 2024Partial compliance; further action presently inexpedient
23/126/UASolvhus, OrphirBreach of conditions of 19/229/PPEnforcement Notice (Breach of Conditions)07 June 202407 December 2024Compliance – Notice Withdrawn
21/103/UASinclair General Stores, SandayUnauthorised siting of containers and structuresSection 33A Notice06 June 202406 September 2024Non-compliance; remedied via application
21/103/UASinclair General Stores, SandayBreach of conditions of 13/008/TPPEnforcement Notice (Breach of Conditions)06 June 202406 December 2024Non-compliance; remedied via application
20/036/UA(land near) Orkney Auction Mart, KirkwallUnauthorised change of use of landSection 33A Notice08 May 202408 August 2024Non-compliance; Enforcement Notice issued 30 September 2024
23/100/COU‘The Blockyard’, TankernessUnauthorised change of use of land and siting of structuresSection 33A Notice26 April 202426 June 2024Compliance

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Case referenceLand / property affectedReason for enforcement actionType of NoticeDate issuedDate for complianceOutcome
23/153/UAFerndale, KirkwallUnauthorised removal of chimney stacks and boarding of four windowsEnforcement Notice04 April 202404 August 2024Non-compliance
23/078/LBEThe Old Store, St Mary’sFailure to reinstall roof slates in accordance with 19/302/LBListed Building Enforcement Notice04 April 202404 November 2024Non-Compliance: Fixed Penalty Notice paid
22/015/UAThe Mad Hatter, BirsayUnauthorised steel-framed outbuildingSection 33A Notice04 April 202404 July 2024Compliance
20/013/BCPHa’Gock Field, WestrayNon-compliance with access ConditionEnforcement Notice (Breach of Conditions)29 March 202429 September 2024Compliance – Notice withdrawn
24/001/UAKraften, StromnessNon-compliance with pre-commencement ConditionEnforcement Notice (Breach of Conditions)04 March 202404 June 2024Compliance – Notice withdrawn
16/001/BCPHyval, DounbyNon-compliance with pre-commencement ConditionEnforcement Notice (Breach of Conditions)04 March 202404 June 2024Compliance – Notice withdrawn
23/106/COUOld School, FlottaUnauthorised creation of access, formation of hardstanding and siting of structuresEnforcement Notice07 February 202405 September 2024Compliance – Notice -withdrawn
23/141/UAKirkhouse, South RonaldsayUnauthorised agricultural shedSection 33A Notice06 February 202406 April 2024Compliance
17/040/BCPGutterquoy, BirsayNon-compliance with pre-commencement ConditionEnforcement Notice (Breach of Conditions)29 January 202429 June 2024Compliance – Notice withdrawn
16/106/BCPTounigar, St AndrewsNon-compliance with pre-commencement ConditionEnforcement Notice29 January 202429 June 2024Compliance – Notice withdrawn

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Case referenceLand / property affectedReason for enforcement actionType of NoticeDate issuedDate for complianceOutcome
23/129/UA(land near) Moa Sound, LonghopeUnauthorised development of agricultural landEnforcement Notice07 November 202307 January 2023Compliance – Notice withdrawn
23/129/UA(land near) Moa Sound, LonghopeUnauthorised development of agricultural landStop Notice07 November 202310 November 2023Compliance
23/060/BCP(land near) Sandybank, StronsayBreach of Condition of 22/340/PPEnforcement Notice (Breach of Conditions)19 October 202331 March 2024Compliance
23/129/UA(land near) Moa Sound, LonghopeUnauthorised development of agricultural landTemporary Stop Notice10 October 202310 October 2023Compliance
23/021/UA56 Hamnavoe, StromnessUnauthorised development in garden groundEnforcement Notice (Re-issued)10 October 202305 December 2023Compliance – Notice withdrawn
23/122/LBEOld Manse, Watergate, KirkwallUnauthorised roofing works to a listed building in the Kirkwall conservation areaListed Building Enforcement Notice04 October 202304 March 2024Appeal dismissed. Compliance.
23/021/UA56 Hamnavoe, StromnessUnauthorised development in garden groundEnforcement Notice29 June 202325 August 2023Withdrawn
23/030/BCP35 Victoria Street, KirkwallNon-compliance with listed building consent 18/474/LBListed Building Enforcement Notice25 April 202326 June 2023Compliance – Notice withdrawn
21/084/UA74 Victoria Street, StromnessUnauthorised air source heat pumpsEnforcement Notice11 May 20239 June 2023Compliance – Notice withdrawn
22/003/BCP(land near) Vanskavaig, Carness Road, St OlaUnauthorised engineering operation, installation of infrastructure and storage of containersEnforcement Notice5 May 20233 July 2023Compliance – Notice withdrawn

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Case referenceLand / property affectedReason for enforcement actionType of NoticeDate issuedDate for complianceOutcome
23/002/UAAtlantis Lodges, FinstownUnauthorised land reclamation and coastal defence worksTemporary Stop Notice17 February 2023ImmediateCompliance
21/086/UACairston Road, StromnessUnauthorised access and creation of hardstandingTemporary Stop Notice2 November 20212 November 2021Compliance
19/007/UAQuarry, (land near) Uppertown, Hoxa, South Ronaldsay, KW17 2TWUnauthorised commercial mineral extractionEnforcement Notice18 October 202119 February 2022Compliance
21/059/LBE81 Victoria Street, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1DQUnauthorised removal of timber windows and unauthorised installation of UPVC windowsListed Building Enforcement Notice13 October 202112 November 2022Non-compliance.
21/070/UA12 Bridge Street, Kirkwall, KW15 1HRUnauthorised AdvertisementControl of Advertisement Enforcement Notice22 September 202117 November 2021Compliance
21/059/LBE81 Victoria Street, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1DQUnauthorised removal of timber windows and unauthorised installation of UPVC windowsListed Building Enforcement Notice22 September 202120 April 2022Withdrawn
19/007/UAQuarry, (land near) Uppertown, Hoxa, South Ronaldsay, KW17 2TWUnauthorised commercial mineral extractionEnforcement Notice28 June 202128 October 2021Appeal Upheld

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Case referenceLand / property affectedReason for enforcement actionType of NoticeDate issuedDate for complianceOutcome
19/007/UAQuarry, (land near) Uppertown, Hoxa, South Ronaldsay, KW17 2TWUnauthorised commercial mineral extractionStop Notice28 June 202129 June 2021Compliance
19/007/UAQuarry, (land near) Uppertown, Hoxa, South Ronaldsay, KW17 2TWUnauthorised commercial mineral extractionTemporary Stop Notice31 May 2021ImmediateCompliance
18/435/PPPickaquoy Cottage, Pickaquoy Road, KirkwallAll development, including demolition, earth moving, excavation or other activity using plant or machinery, alleged breach of conditions attached to planning consent 18/435/PPStop Notice6 June 2019ImmediateCompliance
18/062/LBESchoolhouse, DeernessUnauthorised works to a listed buildingListed Building Enforcement NoticeNon-Compliance – superseded by new LBEN 04 March 2025
19/008/BCP 18/033/PP22 High Street (land to rear), Kirkwall, OrkneyAll development, including demolition, earth moving, excavation or other activity using plant or machinery, alleged breach of conditions attached to planning consent 18/033/PPStop Notice6 June 2019ImmediateCompliance

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Case referenceLand / property affectedReason for enforcement actionType of NoticeDate issuedDate for complianceOutcome
18/061/UAFlat 3 / 40 Victoria Street, Stromness, KW16 3AAUnauthorised UPVC window, door and Air Source Heat Pump in conservation areaEnforcement Notice4 July 20188 February 2019Compliance – Notice withdrawn
18/045/UAMurray Arms Hotel, Back Road, St Margaret’s Hope, Orkney, KW17 2SPUnauthorised UPVC windows in Conservation AreaEnforcement Notice26 June 20188 February 2019Compliance – Notice withdrawn
18/044/UAWest End, Cromarty Square, St Margaret’s Hope, Orkney, KW17 2SNUnauthorised UPVC windows in Conservation AreaEnforcement Notice26 June 20188 February 2019Compliance
17/110/COU35 Victoria Street, Kirkwall, KW15 1DNUnauthorised Change of Use from Class 1 (Shops) to Class 3 (Food and Drink)Section 33A Notice18 September 201827 November 2018Compliance
18/010/COUFormer Fish Factory, Stronsay, KW17 2ASUnauthorised use of commercial building as a domestic dwellingSection 33A Notice18 September 201827 November 2018No – further action under consideration
18/027/UA27 Alfred Street, Stromness, KW16 3DFUnauthorised Air Source Heat PumpSection 33A Notice18 September 201827 November 2018Compliance
18/035/UAStanding Stones Hotel, Stenness, KW16 3JXUnauthorised creation of permanent floorspaceSection 33A Notice18 September 201827 November 2018Compliance

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Case referenceLand / property affectedReason for enforcement actionType of NoticeDate issuedDate for complianceOutcome
17/098/UARosehill Farm, Stromness, KW16 3HUUnauthorised caravanEnforcement Notice26 June 20188 November 2018Non-compliance
17/116/BCP14 Franklin Road, Stromness, KW16 3DZFail to install Air Source Heat Pump Housing on listed buildingListed Building Enforcement Notice20 March 201829 May 2018Compliance
17/025/UALochside, Burray, OrkneyCondition and appearance of the land adversely affects the appearance of the neighbourhood.Amenity Notice7 March 20184 April 2018Non-compliance – superseded by new Amenity Notice 06 December 2024
17/096/BCPSpringfields (land near), Berstane Lodge Road, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1SZBreach of conditionBreach of Condition Notice27 February 201824 April 2018Compliance
17/066/COURufford, Burray, Orkney, KW17 2SU.Unauthorised siting and storage of static residential caravans.Enforcement Notice11 October 2017.21 December 2017.Non-compliance; Fixed Penalty issued.
16/093/UA Appeal ref: ENA-330-2000.Flat 3, 40 Victoria Street, Stromness, Orkney, KW16 3AA.Unauthorised installation of an Air Source heat Pump and unauthorised replacement of original timber window and door with UPVC replacement.Enforcement Notice27 June 201714 May 2018.Appeal dismissed: 14 November 2017. Compliance. Notice withdrawn

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Case referenceLand / property affectedReason for enforcement actionType of NoticeDate issuedDate for complianceOutcome
17/010/UA.39 Graham Place, Stromness.Unauthorised installation of an Air Source Heat Pump.Listed Building Enforcement Notice21 March 2017.02 August 2017.Compliance
16/109/UA. Appeal ref: LBE-330-2001.10 Ness Road, Stromness, KW16 3DLUnauthorised replacement of timber windows with UPVC replacements.Listed Building Enforcement Notice21 February 201719 May 2027.Appeal Dismissed: 19 May 2017. Compliance. Notice withdrawn
14/024/UA.Land at Lowerlands of Midhouse, South Ronaldsay.Unauthorised siting of a portable building.Enforcement Notice07 November 2014.31 March 2015.Compliance
13/033/UA.Land near Claybraes, South Ronaldsay.Unauthorised siting of a portable building.Enforcement Notice15 November 2013.06 January 2014.Compliance
13/043/LB.St Mary's Church, Burwick, South Ronaldsay, KW17 2RW.Unauthorised removal of stone bell tower from a listed building, and the use of inappropriate materials as part of temporary repairs to a listed building.Building Enforcement Notice04 November 2013.06 August 2014.Compliance
12/010/CONSRV.Voluntary Action Orkney, Anchor Buildings, 6 Bridge Street, Kirkwall, KW15 1HR.Unauthorised installation of front door in a building situated within the Kirkwall Conservation Area.Enforcement Notice11 March 2013.31 October 2013.Compliance

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Case referenceLand / property affectedReason for enforcement actionType of NoticeDate issuedDate for complianceOutcome
09/00014/COU.Midhouse (Land Near), South Ronaldsay.Unauthorised building an engineering works associated with perceived construction of a dwelling.Enforcement Notice12 January 2011.11 February 2011.Compliance
9/00014/COU.Midhouse (Land Near), South Ronaldsay.Unauthorised siting of a caravan.Enforcement Notice12 January 2011.11 August 2011.Compliance
10/452/PP.Gairsty Quarry, Quoyloo.Breach of Planning Condition.Breach of Condition Notice19 January 2011.02 February 2011.Compliance
05/04/734/PPF.Danvia,Holm Branch Road, Kirkwall.Breach of Planning Condition.Breach of Condition Notice10 August 2010.09 October 2010.Compliance
09/00014/COU.Land at Grindally, Sanday.Unauthorised siting of a residential caravan and construction of a building to keep horses.Enforcement Notice18 March 2010.30 July 2010.Compliance
08/00002/UNTL.Gairsty Quarry, Quoyloo.Breach of Planning Condition.Breach of Condition Notice17 November 2009.17 December 2009.Compliance
08/00002/UNTL.Gairsty Quarry, Quoyloo.Land Adversely Affecting Amenity of Neighbourhood.Amenity Notice22 May 2009.30 September 2009.Compliance
08SWENF0165.Rufford, Burray.Unauthorised change of use from agricultural land to land used for siting of residential caravans.Enforcement Notice18 December 2008.01 March 2009.Compliance

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Case referenceLand / property affectedReason for enforcement actionType of NoticeDate issuedDate for complianceOutcome
08/00005/LB.23 Main Street, Kirkwall.Unauthorised installation of UPVC windows.Listed Building Enforcement Notice05 September 200805 March 2009.Compliance
08/05/15/80/BCN.Land at Cloustons Corner, Stenness.Breach of Planning Condition.Breach of Condition Notice05 September 2008.05 October 2008.Compliance
08/00007/BCP.New House, Lynnview, Holm Road, Kirkwall.Breach of Planning Condition.Breach of Condition Notice18 July 2008.15 September 2008.Compliance
08/00006/COU.Deepdale Cottage, Stromness.Unauthorised change of use from agricultural land and dwelling house to mixed use dwelling house and commercial plant hire centre.Enforcement Notice17 June 2008.17 August 2008.Compliance
07SWENF0139.Former Deerness School House, Deerness.Unauthorised replacement of original, single glazed, individual paned, timber, sash and case windows with double glazed pvcu windows.Listed Building Enforcement Notice06 March 2008.07 April 2018.Non-Compliance. Fixed Penalty issued
07SWENF0065.Land at Heddle Quarry, Finstown.The unauthorised erection of a radio mast.Enforcement Notice23 October 2007.30 June 2008.Compliance
06/SWENF/04/0001.West Lynn, Holm Road, Kirkwall.Unauthorised siting of a portable unit.Enforcement Notice14 December 2006.01 October 2007.Compliance
05/07/00204/ADV.17 - 21 Broad Street, Kirkwall.Unauthorised Advertisement.Advertisement Enforcement notice25 November 2005.04 January 2006.Compliance

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Case referenceLand / property affectedReason for enforcement actionType of NoticeDate issuedDate for complianceOutcome
NF/ARCH001.Land and building to the north of Berryhill, St Ola.Unauthorised change of use from agricultural shed to use class 6 of the Town and Country Planning (use classes) (Scotland) Order 1997.Enforcement NoticeNot specified.02 August 2002.Compliance