Understanding planning · 13 min read
Planning application documents: what to read first
Understand planning application documents, officer reports and decision notices. Use a reading checklist, document table and worked example to inspect a case.
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Lews Castle Castle Grounds Stornoway Isle Of Lewis HS2 0XP
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Council sourceAlterations to roof of castle as a result of repairs to existing roof. Internal alterations. Removal of non-original shower block and lean-to building in courtyard and internal rooms to east of former dining room. Replacement of non-original glazing in existing windows with slim profile double glazed units. Asbestos removal.
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Understanding planning · 13 min read
Understand planning application documents, officer reports and decision notices. Use a reading checklist, document table and worked example to inspect a case.
Understanding planning · 13 min read
Understand pending consideration, approved, refused and withdrawn planning applications. Compare status labels and find the documents explaining each outcome.
Understanding planning · 13 min read
Read planning drawings, floor plans, elevations and sections. Use labelled diagrams, a drawing comparison table and revision checks to understand a proposal.