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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Lightkeepers House, Copinsay, Orkney, KW17 2QH
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Lightkeepers House, Copinsay, Orkney, KW17 2QH
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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| ApprovedDrawing - Non-Material Variation · PDF | 25 Feb 2014 | View |
| Initiation of Development NoticeInitiation of Development Notice · PDF | 24 Oct 2013 | View |
| Finishing Materials - PumphouseOther · PDF | 3 Mar 2011 | View |
| Planning Handling ReportPlanning Handling Report · PDF | 3 Mar 2011 | View |
| ApprovedDecision Notice · PDF | 3 Mar 2011 | View |
| SNH (Scottish Natural Heritage) (5)Consultation Response · PDF | 28 Feb 2011 | View |
| RSPB (4) (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds)Consultation Response · PDF | 24 Feb 2011 | View |
| Ecology AssessmentSupporting Document · PDF | 25 Jan 2011 | View |
| RSPB (3) (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds)Consultation Response · PDF | 20 Jan 2011 | View |
| SNH (Scottish Natural Heritage) (4)Consultation Response · PDF | 20 Jan 2011 | View |
| Location PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF | 14 Jan 2011 | View |
| Location PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF | 14 Jan 2011 | View |
| Site PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF | 14 Jan 2011 | View |
| Site PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF | 5 Jan 2011 | View |
| Elevation PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF | 5 Jan 2011 | View |
| RSPB (2) (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds)Consultation Response · PDF | 21 Dec 2010 | View |
| SNH (Scottish Natural Heritage) (3)Consultation Response · PDF | 7 Dec 2010 | View |
| Special Site of Scientific Interest (SSSI) DescriptionOther · PDF | 19 Nov 2010 | View |
| RSPB (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds)Consultation Response · PDF | 18 Nov 2010 | View |
| SNH (Scottish Natural Heritage) (2)Consultation Response · PDF | 16 Nov 2010 | View |
| Bird Strike Information (Scottish Government)Other · PDF | 16 Nov 2010 | View |
| MoD (Ministry of Defence)Consultation Response · PDF | 15 Nov 2010 | View |
| Elevation PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF | 12 Nov 2010 | View |
| Foundation PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF | 12 Nov 2010 | View |
| Anchor Base Assembly DrawingDrawing - Approved · PDF | 12 Nov 2010 | View |
| Reinforcing Bar Schedule DrawingDrawing - Approved · PDF | 12 Nov 2010 | View |
| Re-Bar Cage DrawingDrawing - Approved · PDF | 12 Nov 2010 | View |
| Rock Anchor Base Drilling Plate DrawingDrawing - Approved · PDF | 12 Nov 2010 | View |
| Flat Bar Ties DrawingDrawing - Approved · PDF | 12 Nov 2010 | View |
| NATS (National Air Traffic Services)Consultation Response · PDF | 10 Nov 2010 | View |
| SNH (Scottish Natural Heritage) (1)Consultation Response · PDF | 4 Nov 2010 | View |
| Ofcom (Office of Communications)Consultation Response · PDF | 4 Nov 2010 | View |
| Roads ServicesConsultation Response · PDF | 1 Nov 2010 | View |
| Atkins LtdConsultation Response · PDF | 1 Nov 2010 | View |
| Atkins Ltd (Report on the proximity and interference potential of turbines)Consultation Response · PDF | 1 Nov 2010 | View |
| Environmental Health (2)Consultation Response · PDF | 28 Oct 2010 | View |
| JRC (Joint Radio Company)Consultation Response · PDF | 21 Oct 2010 | View |
| Environmental HealthConsultation Response · PDF | 20 Oct 2010 | View |
| Planning PermissionApplication Form · PDF | 5 Oct 2010 | View |
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