Hobbister Moor, Orphir Orkney Data via plota.co.uk

26/248/PN - Prior Notification Awaiting decision

Proposal

Peat Restoration Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
21 Aug 2026
Decision
Expected by 18 Sept 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicted a decision around 9 Oct 2026; it is now day 49.

Important details

Council
Orkney
Application type
Prior Notification
Received
21 Aug 2026
Validated
21 Aug 2026
Ward
Kirkwall West & Orphir
Parish
Orphir Community Council
Case officer
Show
Target decision
18 Sept 2026
Applicant
Show

Decision outlook

Day 49, past Orkney's usual 20 days for prior approvals. 96% are decided within thirteen weeks, so most likely by 20 Nov 2026.

Day 497 days to the 56-day target
96%decided within 8 weeks
100%approved
23decided in the last year

Plota live figures for prior approvals decided by Orkney in the last twelve months, from validation. Orkney decision record →

Public comments

No public comments yet.

Last counted 7 Oct 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Statutory expiry
18 Sept 2026
Env. assessment
No