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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Cava, Scapa Flow
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Scoping opinion regarding installing two groups of six 90 metre circumference cages
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Scottish GovernmentConsultation Response · PDF | 9 Jun 2009 | View |
| ApprovedDecision Notice · PDF | 9 Jun 2009 | View |
| Delegated ReportDelegated Report · PDF | 5 Jun 2009 | View |
| SNH (Scottish Natural Heritage)Consultation Response · PDF | 14 May 2009 | View |
| RSPB (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds)Consultation Response · PDF | 12 May 2009 | View |
| OTFA (Orkney Trout Fishing Association)Consultation Response · PDF | 12 May 2009 | View |
| SEPA (Scottish Environment Protection Agency)Consultation Response · PDF | 6 May 2009 | View |
| Scottish GovernmentConsultation Response · PDF | 5 May 2009 | View |
| Scottish GovernmentConsultation Response · PDF | 30 Apr 2009 | View |
| Northern Lighthouse BoardConsultation Response · PDF | 29 Apr 2009 | View |
| HarboursConsultation Response · PDF | 28 Apr 2009 | View |
| Historic ScotlandConsultation Response · PDF | 27 Apr 2009 | View |
| Maps & Further InformationOther · PDF | 7 Apr 2009 | View |
| Site LayoutDrawing - Approved · PDF | 7 Apr 2009 | View |
| Sectional Plan of CagesDrawing - Approved · PDF | 7 Apr 2009 | View |
| Pre-Application ConsultationsOther · PDF | 7 Apr 2009 | View |
| Location PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF | 7 Apr 2009 | View |
| Site PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF | 7 Apr 2009 | View |
| Marine ApplicationApplication Form · PDF | 7 Apr 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Understand pending consideration, approved, refused and withdrawn planning applications.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.