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.
Council planning record
Firth Mill, Finstown,
Last published check: 9 Oct 2026, 20:02. Check the council record for more recent changes.
Re-slate roofs, replace windows and door; repoint stonework; alter internal layout to use as a house; and remove kiln and some gearing
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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Delegated ReportDelegated Report · PDF | 26 Jun 2009 | View |
| ApprovedDecision Notice · PDF | 26 Jun 2009 | View |
| Existing SectionsDrawing - Approved · PDF | 26 Jun 2009 | View |
| SpecificationsDrawing - Approved · PDF | 26 Jun 2009 | View |
| Existing ElevationsDrawing - Approved · PDF | 26 Jun 2009 | View |
| Proposed ElevationsDrawing - Approved · PDF | 26 Jun 2009 | View |
| Proposed Floor PlansDrawing - Approved · PDF | 26 Jun 2009 | View |
| Proposed SectionsDrawing - Approved · PDF | 26 Jun 2009 | View |
| Drainage & Electrical LayoutsDrawing - Approved · PDF | 26 Jun 2009 | View |
| Proposed GarageDrawing - Approved · PDF | 26 Jun 2009 | View |
| Proposed Site PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF | 26 Jun 2009 | View |
| Existing Floor PlansDrawing - Approved · PDF | 26 Jun 2009 | View |
| Site LocationDrawing - Approved · PDF | 26 Jun 2009 | View |
| Brig Construction DetailsDrawing - Approved · PDF | 26 Jun 2009 | View |
| Report on Existing Floor JoistsOther · PDF | 26 Jun 2009 | View |
| Historic ScotlandConsultation Response · PDF | 26 Jun 2009 | View |
| Report on Roof StructureOther · PDF | 26 Jun 2009 | View |
| Details - Roof StructureOther · PDF | 26 Jun 2009 | View |
| Orkney Heritage SocietyConsultation Response · PDF | 26 Jun 2009 | View |
| Listed Building ConsentApplication Form · PDF | 26 Jun 2009 | View |
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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Understand pending consideration, approved, refused and withdrawn planning applications.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.