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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Billia Croo (Land Near), Stromness, Orkney
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Billia Croo (Land Near), Stromness, Orkney
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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| ApprovedDrawing - Non-Material Variation · PDF | 24 Aug 2011 | View |
| Non-Material Variation AcceptanceOther · PDF | 29 Sept 2010 | View |
| Screening OpinionOther · PDF | 9 Sept 2010 | View |
| Method Statement - Water PipelineSpecification - Approved · PDF | 9 Sept 2010 | View |
| Planning Handling ReportPlanning Handling Report · PDF | 9 Sept 2010 | View |
| ApprovedDecision Notice · PDF | 9 Sept 2010 | View |
| Traffic Impact AssessmentSpecification - Approved · PDF | 18 Aug 2010 | View |
| SEPA (Scottish Environment Protection Agency)Consultation Response · PDF | 22 Jul 2010 | View |
| SNH (Scottish Natural Heritage)Consultation Response · PDF | 20 Jul 2010 | View |
| Roads ServicesConsultation Response · PDF | 20 Jul 2010 | View |
| RSPB (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds)Consultation Response · PDF | 12 Jul 2010 | View |
| Planning PermissionApplication Form · PDF | 24 Jun 2010 | View |
| Location PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF | 24 Jun 2010 | View |
| General Arrangement - EarthworksDrawing - Approved · PDF | 24 Jun 2010 | View |
| General Arrangement - Construction PhaseDrawing - Approved · PDF | 24 Jun 2010 | View |
| General Arrangement - Permanent WorksDrawing - Approved · PDF | 24 Jun 2010 | View |
| Onshore Site LayoutDrawing - Approved · PDF | 24 Jun 2010 | View |
| Onshore Site LayoutDrawing - Approved · PDF | 24 Jun 2010 | View |
| General Arrangement - BuildingDrawing - Approved · PDF | 24 Jun 2010 | View |
| Permanent Burn Crossing AccessDrawing - Approved · PDF | 24 Jun 2010 | View |
| 3D RepresentationDrawing - Approved · PDF | 24 Jun 2010 | View |
| Archaeological Evaluation - Data Structure ReportSupporting Document · PDF | 24 Jun 2010 | View |
| Geophysical Survey ReportSupporting Document · PDF | 24 Jun 2010 | View |
| Walkover Survey & Desk Based AssessmentSpecification - Approved · PDF | 24 Jun 2010 | View |
| Construction Site Environment Management SystemSpecification - Approved · PDF | 24 Jun 2010 | View |
| Hydrology, Hydrogeology & GeologySupporting Document · PDF | 24 Jun 2010 | View |
| Landscape/Seascape & Visual AssessmentSupporting Document · PDF | 24 Jun 2010 | View |
| Method Statement - Access Route ConstructionSpecification - Approved · PDF | 24 Jun 2010 | View |
| Method Statement - Building ConstructionSpecification - Approved · PDF | 24 Jun 2010 | View |
| Method Statement - Burn Crossing ConstructionSpecification - Approved · PDF | 24 Jun 2010 | View |
| Method Statement - HDD OperationsSpecification - Approved · PDF | 24 Jun 2010 | View |
| Method Statement - Temporary HDD Preparation AreaSpecification - Approved · PDF | 24 Jun 2010 | View |
| Method Statement - Site ExcavationSpecification - Approved · PDF | 24 Jun 2010 | View |
| Method Statement - Temporary Construction Laydown AreaSpecification - Approved · PDF | 24 Jun 2010 | View |
| Percolation Test CertificateOther · PDF | 24 Jun 2010 | View |
| Technical Note - Building SpecificationOther · PDF | 24 Jun 2010 | View |
| Terrestrial Habitats & Otter AssessmentSupporting Document · PDF | 24 Jun 2010 | View |
| Estimated Schedule of Traffic MovementsOther · PDF | 24 Jun 2010 | View |
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