Change of use applications in Orkney

There were 27 change of use applications in Orkney in the last 12 months. Change of use covers conversions between planning use classes: shops to flats, offices to homes, houses to HMOs or care homes.

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Showing 17 of 17 applications
26/182/LB 10 Jun 2026 Awaiting decision

West End Hotel, 14 Main Street, Kirkwall Orkney KW15 1BU

Alter and extend a guest house including relocation of the bar/cafe

Listed Building Orkney 10 Jun 2026
26/169/PP 2 Jun 2026 Awaiting decision

11C Broad Street, Kirkwall, Orkney KW15 1DH

Convert building from Class 1A (dental surgery) to Class 10 (religious use) replace door and install heat pump and sign

Planning Permission Orkney 2 Jun 2026
26/171/PP 2 Jun 2026 Awaiting decision

Kaya, Stenness, Orkney KW16 3JX

Convert existing guest house to a self catering unit and extend

Planning Permission Orkney 2 Jun 2026
26/166/PP 1 Jun 2026 Awaiting decision

West Clumley, Sandwick, Orkney KW16 3LP

Change of use of part of a field to domestic, regularise the domestic curtilage boundary, and erect a domestic shed

Planning Permission Orkney 1 Jun 2026
26/168/PP 1 Jun 2026 Awaiting decision

Deasbreck, Durkadale Road, Birsay, Orkney KW17 2JD

Change of use of land to form domestic curtilage, erect an outbuilding and site a static caravan (retrospective)

Planning Permission Orkney 1 Jun 2026
26/160/PP 26 May 2026 Awaiting decision

10 King Street, Kirkwall Orkney KW15 1JF

Change of use from dental practice to flats (Class 9), extend stair tower, install replacement windows, doors and rainwater goods and install roofligh...

Planning Permission Orkney 26 May 2026
26/141/PP 12 May 2026 Awaiting decision

Vinkwin (Land Near), Evie Orkney

Change of use from agricultural land to a secure dog walking field with associated access, parking area, fencing, gates and shelter

Planning Permission Orkney 12 May 2026
26/133/APN 6 May 2026 Awaiting decision

Vennabrek (Land Near), Tankerness Orkney

Change of use from an agricultural shed to a dwelling

Agricultural Prior Notification Orkney 6 May 2026
26/121/PP 24 Apr 2026 Awaiting decision

Old Hall (Land Near) Rousay Orkney

Change of use of land to community garden, erect two polycarbonate polytunnels, a shed, vehicle access and hardstanding

Planning Permission Orkney 24 Apr 2026
26/109/PP 7 Apr 2026 Awaiting decision

Northbigging, Russland Road, Harray, Orkney KW17 2LE

Convert a disused agricultural building and extend to create a house

Planning Permission Orkney 7 Apr 2026
26/105/PP 3 Apr 2026 Awaiting decision

West End Hotel, 14 Main Street, Kirkwall Orkney KW15 1BU

Alter and extend a guest house including relocation of the bar/cafe

Planning Permission Orkney 3 Apr 2026
26/085/PP 23 Mar 2026 Decided

Taftshurie, Honeysgeo Road, South Ronaldsay, Orkney KW17 2TH

Change of use of land and shed from agricultural to domestic, and alter shed

Planning Permission Orkney 23 Mar 2026
26/077/PP 17 Mar 2026 Awaiting decision

Site G20, Garson Industrial Estate, Stromness, KW16 3EE

Erect an industrial building (Class 5) and boundary fence, change of use of land to storage (Class 6), create a hardstanding with vehicle parking, and...

Planning Permission Orkney 17 Mar 2026
26/069/PP 10 Mar 2026 Awaiting decision

Brough Cottage, Sanday, Orkney KW17 2AY

Reinstate a house (formerly two houses)

Planning Permission Orkney 10 Mar 2026
26/033/PP 6 Feb 2026 Awaiting decision

Mounthoolie, Eday, Orkney KW17 2AB

Temporary change of use of shed from agriculture to storage (Class 6) (two years)

Planning Permission Orkney 6 Feb 2026
25/367/PIP 3 Nov 2025 Awaiting decision

Drury (Land Near), Ocklester Road, Holm Orkney KW17 2SD

Siting of a replacement house and convert a redundant building to a house (two for one)

Planning in Principle Orkney 3 Nov 2025
24/457/PP 26 Nov 2024 Awaiting decision

Miry Park, Laminess Road, Sanday, Orkney KW17 2BA

Siting of two caravans as self-catering units (retrospective)

Planning Permission Orkney 26 Nov 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Do you need planning permission to run an HMO?
A small HMO (3-6 unrelated tenants, Class C4) usually doesn't need planning permission unless the area has an Article 4 direction. Larger HMOs (7+ tenants, 'sui generis') almost always need a full planning application.
What is Class E in planning?
Class E is the flexible commercial use class introduced in September 2020. It covers shops, offices, cafes, restaurants, gyms, clinics, nurseries and light industry. You can change uses freely within Class E without planning permission.
Can you convert offices to flats without planning permission?
Class MA permitted development rights let you convert Class E premises (including offices) to residential (Class C3) via a prior-approval application rather than full planning permission. Limits apply: max 1,500m², not in conservation areas or AONBs without additional consent.
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