Meeting
Planning Committee - 7 October 2026
Past- Date
- 7th October 2026
- Time
- 09:30 to 11:30
- Venue
- Council Chamber - Council Offices
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Agenda Planning Committee 7 October 2026
This document contains the notice and agenda for Orkney Islands Council’s Planning Committee meeting on 7 October 2026 at 9.30am in Kirkwall, with remote attendance available for councillors. The public meeting will be broadcast and recorded online. The agenda covers four planning applications, including a wastewater pumping station, replacement housing, a self-catering unit and nine new homes.
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Item 1 Land West of Easdale Burn New Scapa Road 24 211 PP
This document contains a planning report recommending approval of a wastewater pumping station, access track, bridge and road access near Easdale Burn, New Scapa Road, Kirkwall. It considers concerns about effects on Highland Park Distillery’s water supply, flooding, wildlife, biodiversity, access and pollution. Independent reviews and advice from the Scottish Environment Protection Agency found the likely impact on the Crantit water sources to be insignificant. Approval is recommended subject to conditions, and an Environmental Impact Assessment is not required.
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Item 2 25 367 PIP Drury Land Near Ocklester Road Holm
This document contains a report recommending planning permission in principle for a replacement house and conversion of a redundant building into a second house near Drury, Ocklester Road, Holm. It considers planning policies, the site’s historic building, design, access, drainage and biodiversity. One objection raised road safety, passing places and parking concerns, but a traffic survey addressed these issues. Approval is recommended subject to conditions, including improved access, visibility, drainage and a new passing place.
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Item 3 26 068 PP 66 B Victoria Street Kirkwall
This document contains a report recommending retrospective planning permission for changing a one-bedroom flat at 66B Victoria Street, Kirkwall, into self-catering accommodation. One objection raised concerns about harm to the listed building, Conservation Area and local housing supply. The report finds no external changes or unacceptable effect on neighbours, and considers the tourism and economic benefits outweigh the loss of one home. Approval is recommended, with stays limited to 28 days between 1 March and 31 October.
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Item 4 26 155 PP Coplands Road Garson Stromness
This document contains a planning report on Orkney Islands Council’s proposal for nine affordable homes with solar panels, access, drainage and landscaping at Coplands Road, Stromness. It recommends approval, finding the development fits planning policies and the surrounding area. Concerns about noise, parking and construction traffic are addressed through conditions covering working hours, site management, parking, drainage, biodiversity, fencing and maintenance.
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