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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Oaklea (Land Near), St Ola, Orkney, KW15 1SX
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Fence over three existing gate openings and create two alternative openings to provide access to farm (retrospective)
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View council map| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Decision Notice - ApprovedLocal Review - Decision · PDF | 29 Mar 2016 | View |
| LRC ReportLocal Review Document · PDF | 4 Dec 2015 | View |
| Notice of ReviewLocal Review Document · PDF | 14 Oct 2015 | View |
| Location PlanDrawing - Refused · PDF | 8 Sept 2015 | View |
| Site PlanDrawing - Refused · PDF | 8 Sept 2015 | View |
| Access SpecificationDrawing - Refused · PDF | 8 Sept 2015 | View |
| RefusedDecision Notice · PDF | 8 Sept 2015 | View |
| Planning Handling ReportPlanning Handling Report · PDF | 4 Sept 2015 | View |
| Roads ServicesConsultation Response · PDF | 12 Aug 2015 | View |
| Planning PermissionApplication Form · PDF | 11 May 2015 | 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Understand pending consideration, approved, refused and withdrawn planning applications.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.