Building Site At Boonland, Tankfield
- Land size
- 8.15 acres
Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen to acquire a substantial building site extending to approximately 8.15 acres on the beautiful island of Sanday.
The site benefits from planning permission (23/047/PP) for the erection of a 2-bedroom dwelling with air source heat pump, offering the chance to create an energy-efficient home in a peaceful island setting.
Mains electricity is nearby and mains water runs through site.
The building site extends to North Loch where you can enjoy watching the local wildlife and relax in the rural countryside location.
This is a fantastic opportunity for those seeking to build a bespoke home and enjoy the lifestyle benefits of island living in one of Orkney’s most scenic locations.
LOCATION
The building site at Boonland is located on the island of Sanday which is one of Orkney’s popular north isles, renowned for its stunning coastline, beautiful sandy beaches and relaxed pace of life. The island offers a strong sense of community together with a range of local amenities including a junior high school, shop, swimming pool, heritage centre, café and regular ferry and air links to Mainland Orkney.
Known for its scenic walks, abundant wildlife and peaceful surroundings, Sanday provides an excellent opportunity to enjoy outdoor living while remaining part of a welcoming and active island community. Combining natural beauty with everyday convenience, Sanday is an ideal location for those seeking a quieter lifestyle within Orkney.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
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- Council Tax Band
- TBC
- Date Posted
- 2026-05-14
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 40 Bare & Undeveloped Land listings in Scotland (5+ acres).
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
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- Water
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- Heating
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- Broadband
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- Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
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- Garden
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
1.8 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
Predicted 4G and 5G signal; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- North Ronaldsay Primary School5 miles
- Pupils
- 5
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Sanday Community School6 miles
- Pupils
- 29
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Stronsay Junior High School13 miles
- Pupils
- 21
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Eday Primary School15 miles
- Pupils
- 10
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Papa Westray Community School17 miles
- Pupils
- 7
- Type
- Non-denominational
Secondary
- Sanday Community School6 miles
- Pupils
- 25
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Stronsay Junior High School13 miles
- Pupils
- 16
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Westray Junior High School20 miles
- Pupils
- 35
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Kirkwall Grammar School28 miles
- Pupils
- 861
- Type
- Non-denominational
- Stromness Academy38 miles
- Pupils
- 338
- Type
- Non-denominational
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: planning activity, heritage and any flood history here are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Walking trail
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.
Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.
Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.
Flood Risk
SEPA open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.
Rivers and the sea
Surface water
Not at the pin: mapped about 70 metres away.
These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.
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5 Broad Street, St. Ola, Orkney, KW15 1DH