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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18 Clay Loan, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1EB
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18 Clay Loan, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1EB
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View council mapDemolish and replace rear extension, install bands around front windows and install an air source heat pump (retrospective)
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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| ApprovedDecision Notice · PDF | 4 Jan 2017 | View |
| Location PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF | 23 Dec 2016 | View |
| Location of Air Source Heat PumpDrawing - Approved · PDF | 23 Dec 2016 | View |
| Full PlansDrawing - Approved · PDF | 23 Dec 2016 | View |
| Planning Handling ReportPlanning Handling Report · PDF | 23 Dec 2016 | View |
| Environmental HealthConsultation Response · PDF | 13 Sept 2010 | View |
| Planning PermissionApplication Form · PDF | 5 Aug 2010 | 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Understand pending consideration, approved, refused and withdrawn planning applications.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.