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
Houton Head, Orphir
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Erect a replacement house (renewal of application 03/251/PPF)
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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Full Planning ApplicationApplication Form · PDF | 26 Jan 2009 | View |
| Roads ServicesConsultation Response · PDF | 26 Jan 2009 | View |
| Historic ScotlandConsultation Response · PDF | 26 Jan 2009 | View |
| SNH (Scottish Natural Heritage)Consultation Response · PDF | 26 Jan 2009 | View |
| Delegated ReportDelegated Report · PDF | 26 Jan 2009 | View |
| ApprovedDecision Notice · PDF | 26 Jan 2009 | View |
| Scottish WaterConsultation Response · PDF | 26 Jan 2009 | View |
| Location PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF | 26 Jan 2009 | View |
| Floor PlansDrawing - Approved · PDF | 26 Jan 2009 | View |
| Elevation PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF | 26 Jan 2009 | View |
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