News - Planning and Building
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3 March 2023
Your Orkney Travel Matters Survey has landed!
The Council's joint survey with Sustrans into active travel has gone to the majority of households in Orkney.
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17 February 2023
OIC Welcomes Progress on Local Development Plan Guidance as NPF4 Adopted
Orkney Islands Council has welcomed the adoption of the Scottish Government’s National Planning Framework this week.
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16 February 2023
Community ideas sought for Finstown and St Margaret's Hope improvements
St Margaret's Hope and Finstown are cracking places for locals and visitors alike - but are there any changes that could make them even better?
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1 February 2023
Second exhibition event for Scapa and Hatston offshore wind proposals
As part of the Environmental Impact Assessment, a second public exhibition event will take place in Orkney in early February for people interested in finding out more about proposals and…
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21 December 2022
Scottish Ministers Approve ‘Orkney’s Community Wind Farm Project – Faray’
Orkney Islands Council has been advised by the Scottish Government today (21 December) that they have approved planning permission for a six-turbine Council owned wind farm on Faray in the North…
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19 May 2022
Call for big ideas for Dounby
Residents of Dounby are being urged to submit ideas and visions for development in their community, as part of ongoing work to create a ‘place plan’ to capture future ambitions for the village and…
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22 April 2022
“What was once a wish for folk in Orkney is turning into something simply phenomenal”
The hopes and dreams of an Orkney couple – Anna and Reuben Johnston - are turning into reality as their aspiration for building a retreat for residents affected by cancer or Multiple Sclerosis moves…
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14 April 2022
Come along and chat with us about the Orkney Marine Plan
Our Marine Planning team will be visiting Stronsay, Hoy, Sanday and Westray over the next few weeks to discuss the development of the plan.
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5 April 2022
Community park at Papdale takes shape
We have some exciting imagery to share with you!
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7 January 2022
Orkney Matters consultation moves on to virtual community meetings
Following a fantastic response to the Orkney Matters – Your Place, Your Future consultation, it’s time to move on to the next stage of virtual community meetings.
