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Planning Notices

About These Notices

The documents below are notices and related papers that the planning authority is required to publish, including under the following legislation:

  • The Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997, as amended
  • The Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (Scotland) Regulations 2013
  • The Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) (Scotland) Regulations 2017
  • The Town and Country Planning (Tree Preservation Order and Trees and Conservation Areas) (Scotland) Regulations 2010

This list is not exhaustive. Other documents required under these and related provisions may also be published here.

Tree Preservation Orders

When the Council makes a Tree Preservation Order, it takes effect immediately and lasts for 6 months. A notice and a copy of the Order are published here for inspection. Before the 6 month period ends, the Council must consider the Order, along with any representations received, and decide whether to confirm it.

Related resources

  • The orkney islands council tree preservation order the haven kirkwall no1 2026

    This document contains the Orkney Islands Council Tree Preservation Order for two mature sycamores at The Haven, King Street, Kirkwall. It takes effect on 18 February 2026 and limits cutting, topping, lopping, uprooting, damage or removal without the Council’s consent, with some exemptions. The document includes the legal rules, protected tree schedule, map, application and appeal procedures, compensation arrangements and replanting directions. Written objections or representations must reach the Council by 26 March 2026.

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  • The orkney islands council tree preservation order 9 king street kirkwall no2 2026

    This document contains the Orkney Islands Council Tree Preservation Order for 9 King Street, Kirkwall, which took effect on 18 February 2026. It protects a group of 18 mature sycamores around the property boundary and restricts cutting, pruning, uprooting, damage or removal without the Council’s consent. The order explains how to apply for consent, exemptions, replanting duties, compensation and appeals. Written objections or representations must reach the Council by 26 March 2026.

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