Building permits in Orkney
Mapenzo tracks 111 building permits and applications in Orkney, with 16 added in the last 30 days. The latest was recorded on Oct 9, 2026. The most active trade is windows and doors. Data updates daily.
Latest permits
| Date | Trade | Street | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | Other | St Catherine's Place | Issued |
| Oct 8, 2026 | Other | Highbrake (Land Near) | Issued |
| Oct 5, 2026 | Other | Scapa Cottages (Land Near) | In review |
| Oct 2, 2026 | Additions | Bu' Of Cairston | Issued |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Roofing | Noup Head Lighthouse | Issued |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Additions | Goltaquoy | Issued |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Electrical | Ness House | Issued |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Roofing | Sheila Fleet | In review |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Other | Plot | Issued |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Roofing | Hall Of Clestrain Farmhouse | Issued |
Exact address, contractor, owner and value are shown on the Mapenzo map.
Permits by trade
| Other | 41 | |
| Windows and doors | 22 | |
| Garages | 20 | |
| Additions | 20 | |
| Roofing | 19 | |
| HVAC | 16 | |
| Solar | 6 | |
| Signs | 5 | |
| Fences | 2 | |
| Demolition | 2 | |
| Electrical | 2 | |
| Interior work | 1 |
One permit can belong to several trades.
Last 12 months
Nearby
- Moray272 permits
- Shetlands170 permits
- Highland1,088 permits
- Aberdeenshire813 permits
- Cairngorms154 permits
- Aberdeen554 permits
- Western Isles196 permits
- Angus227 permits
- Energy Consents Unit42 permits
- Dundee324 permits
Frequently asked questions
How many building permits are there in Orkney?
Mapenzo has 111 records in Orkney: 39 issued or under construction and 70 in review. 16 were added in the last 30 days.
How do I find new permits in Orkney?
The Mapenzo map shows every permit in Orkney in one place, filterable by trade and date.
How fresh is the data?
Mapenzo collects data from official permit registers every day. New permits appear on the map the same day the register publishes them.
Can I see applications before a permit is issued?
Yes. Besides issued permits, the map shows applications and notices still in review whenever the register publishes them.