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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26 Albert Street, Kirkwall, KW15 1HL
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26 Albert Street, Kirkwall, KW15 1HL
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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Delegated ReportDelegated Report · PDF | 15 May 2009 | View |
| Commencement of Works NoticeOther · PDF | 1 Apr 2009 | View |
| ApprovedDecision Notice · PDF | 30 Mar 2009 | View |
| Location PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF | 30 Mar 2009 | View |
| Site PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF | 30 Mar 2009 | View |
| Cover PageDrawing - Approved · PDF | 30 Mar 2009 | View |
| Existing Section & Floor PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF | 30 Mar 2009 | View |
| Proposed Floor PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF | 30 Mar 2009 | View |
| Ceiling PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF | 30 Mar 2009 | View |
| Floor FinishDrawing - Approved · PDF | 30 Mar 2009 | View |
| Floor FinishDrawing - Approved · PDF | 30 Mar 2009 | View |
| Men/Sports Area ViewDrawing - Approved · PDF | 30 Mar 2009 | View |
| Ladies Area ViewDrawing - Approved · PDF | 30 Mar 2009 | View |
| Boys & Girls Area ViewDrawing - Approved · PDF | 30 Mar 2009 | View |
| Counter Area ViewDrawing - Approved · PDF | 30 Mar 2009 | View |
| From Counter Area ViewDrawing - Approved · PDF | 30 Mar 2009 | View |
| Shop SectionDrawing - Approved · PDF | 30 Mar 2009 | View |
| Signage SpecificationsDrawing - Approved · PDF | 30 Mar 2009 | View |
| Orkney Heritage SocietyConsultation Response · PDF | 10 Mar 2009 | View |
| Roads ServicesConsultation Response · PDF | 9 Mar 2009 | View |
| Orkney Heritage SocietyConsultation Response · PDF | 24 Feb 2009 | View |
| Advertisement ConsentApplication Form · PDF | 9 Feb 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Understand pending consideration, approved, refused and withdrawn planning applications.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.