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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South Hamar, Westray, Orkney
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Council sourceRe-instate a house, change of use of outbuildings to domestic and re-roof, erect 2 sheds & siting of a temporary caravan.
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View council map| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Location PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF | 30 Nov 2016 | View |
| Floor & Elevation PlansDrawing - Approved · PDF | 30 Nov 2016 | View |
| Site PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF | 30 Nov 2016 | View |
| Elevations, window & door detailsDrawing - Approved · PDF | 30 Nov 2016 | View |
| Floor & Section PlansDrawing - Approved · PDF | 30 Nov 2016 | View |
| ApprovedDecision Notice · PDF | 30 Nov 2016 | View |
| Planning Handling ReportPlanning Handling Report · PDF | 21 Nov 2016 | View |
| Roads Services - UpdatedConsultation Response · PDF | 26 Aug 2016 | View |
| Roads ServicesConsultation Response · PDF | 3 May 2016 | View |
| Policy Officer (Conservation & Heritage)Consultation Response · PDF | 25 Apr 2016 | View |
| Policy Officer (Access)Consultation Response · PDF | 22 Apr 2016 | View |
| Historic Environment ScotlandConsultation Response · PDF | 15 Apr 2016 | View |
| Planning PermissionApplication Form · PDF | 25 Mar 2016 | View |
| Design statementSupporting Document · PDF | 17 Mar 2016 | View |
| HouseholderApplication Form · PDF | 17 Mar 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Understand pending consideration, approved, refused and withdrawn planning applications.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.