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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1 Watson Close, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1WD
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Erect a fence (retrospective), construct decking, install an air source heat pump and a multi fuel stove with chimney
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View council map| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Decision - RefusedLocal Review - Decision · PDF | 12 Jan 2017 | View |
| LRC ReportLocal Review Document · PDF | 9 Dec 2016 | View |
| Notice of ReviewLocal Review Document · PDF | 9 Sept 2016 | View |
| Location PlanDrawing - Refused · PDF | 9 Jun 2016 | View |
| Site PlanDrawing - Refused · PDF | 9 Jun 2016 | View |
| PhotographDrawing - Refused · PDF | 9 Jun 2016 | View |
| PhotographDrawing - Refused · PDF | 9 Jun 2016 | View |
| RefusedDecision Notice · PDF | 9 Jun 2016 | View |
| Planning Handling ReportPlanning Handling Report · PDF | 7 Jun 2016 | View |
| Roads ServicesConsultation Response · PDF | 4 Mar 2016 | View |
| Planning PermissionApplication Form · PDF | 3 Dec 2015 | View |
| Supporting StatementSupporting Document · PDF | 3 Dec 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Understand pending consideration, approved, refused and withdrawn planning applications.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.