Snelsetter, Snelsetter Road, Hoy, Orkney KW16 3PA Data via plota.co.uk

26/226/PP - Planning Permission Awaiting decision

Proposal

Change of use of building from agricultural to domestic, re-roof, remove concrete and stone skew, replace a window, two side doors and garage door Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
27 Jul 2026
Validated
7 Sept 2026
Decision
Expected by 2 Nov 2026

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision between 10 Nov 2026 and 24 Nov 2026, from Orkney's recent extensions.

Site constraints 2

Special protection area 283 m away: Scapa Flow
Work nearby can need a habitats assessment.
Harm to a protected site is only accepted where there is no alternative and an overriding public interest.
Also on the record
1 listed building within 150 m.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 11 September 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

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Important details

Council
Orkney
Application type
Planning Permission
Postcode
KW16 3PA
Received
27 Jul 2026
Validated
7 Sept 2026
Ward
Stromness & South Isles
Parish
Graemsay, Hoy & Walls Community Council
Case officer
Show
Applicant
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Agent
R. Clouston Ltd

Decision outlook

Day 7 of the 56-day target. Orkney usually decides extensions by day 70.

Day 763 days to the predicted decision (day 70)
26%decided within 8 weeks
95%approved
6%go to committee

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

Public comments

No public comments yet.

3 neighbours consulted · Last counted 8 Sept 2026

Read the comments on the council site ↗

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
100760170-002
Env. assessment
No