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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87 John Street, Stromness, Orkney, KW16 3AD
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87 John Street, Stromness, Orkney, KW16 3AD
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View council mapExpose stone gable and frontage with lime mortar repairs; wet harl outbuildings and extensions; re-roof with slate and stone; internal alterations including new toilets; convert outhouse to kitchen/dining area, modify side building to accommodate gated vehicle port and add scullery
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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Condition 8 - Front Door DetailDischarge of Conditions · PDF | 2 Dec 2010 | View |
| Cross SectionDischarge of Conditions · PDF | 2 Dec 2010 | View |
| Cross Section & DormerDischarge of Conditions · PDF | 2 Dec 2010 | View |
| Window Condition ReportOther · PDF | 8 Nov 2010 | View |
| ApprovedDecision Notice · PDF | 2 Dec 2009 | View |
| Location & Site PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF | 2 Dec 2009 | View |
| Ground Floor PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF | 2 Dec 2009 | View |
| First Floor PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF | 2 Dec 2009 | View |
| Second Floor PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF | 2 Dec 2009 | View |
| John Street ElevationDrawing - Approved · PDF | 2 Dec 2009 | View |
| Rear Garden ElevationDrawing - Approved · PDF | 2 Dec 2009 | View |
| North End ElevationDrawing - Approved · PDF | 2 Dec 2009 | View |
| Cross SectionDrawing - Approved · PDF | 2 Dec 2009 | View |
| Part Elevation PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF | 2 Dec 2009 | View |
| Planning Handling ReportPlanning Handling Report · PDF | 1 Dec 2009 | View |
| Orkney Heritage SocietyConsultation Response · PDF | 10 Sept 2009 | View |
| Listed Building ReportOther | 19 Aug 2009 | View |
| Listed Building ConsentApplication Form · PDF | 18 Aug 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Understand pending consideration, approved, refused and withdrawn planning applications.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.