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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Storehouse, Bridge St Wynd, Kirkwall, Orkney
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Council sourceErect three storey rear extension with metal cladding, lime render walls, install replacement timber windows and doors, metal railings and rooflights, display four signs, and internal alterations
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View council map| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Initiation of Development NoticeInitiation of Development Notice · PDF | 29 Mar 2017 | View |
| Location PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF | 6 Jun 2016 | View |
| Site PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF | 6 Jun 2016 | View |
| ElevationsDrawing - Approved · PDF | 6 Jun 2016 | View |
| Floor PlansDrawing - Approved · PDF | 6 Jun 2016 | View |
| Floor & Roof PlansDrawing - Approved · PDF | 6 Jun 2016 | View |
| Section PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF | 6 Jun 2016 | View |
| Window DetailsDrawing - Approved · PDF | 6 Jun 2016 | View |
| Signage DetailsDrawing - Approved · PDF | 6 Jun 2016 | View |
| Railing DetailsDrawing - Approved · PDF | 6 Jun 2016 | View |
| ApprovedDecision Notice · PDF | 6 Jun 2016 | View |
| 01 June 2016Committee Report · PDF | 24 May 2016 | View |
| Design StatementSupporting Document · PDF | 26 Apr 2016 | View |
| Policy Officer (Conservation & Heritage)Consultation Response · PDF | 22 Mar 2016 | View |
| Historic Environment ScotlandConsultation Response · PDF | 15 Mar 2016 | View |
| Design StatementSupporting Document · PDF | 1 Feb 2016 | View |
| Listed BuildingApplication Form · PDF | 1 Feb 2016 | 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Understand pending consideration, approved, refused and withdrawn planning applications.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.