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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17 Broad Street, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1DH
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Erect a shed (Class 6)
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View council map| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RefusedDecision Notice · PDF | 23 Sept 2016 | View |
| Location PlanDrawing - Refused · PDF | 23 Sept 2016 | View |
| Site PlanDrawing - Refused · PDF | 23 Sept 2016 | View |
| ElevationsDrawing - Refused · PDF | 23 Sept 2016 | View |
| Floor PlanDrawing - Refused · PDF | 23 Sept 2016 | View |
| Site & Section PlansDrawing - Refused · PDF | 23 Sept 2016 | View |
| Planning Handling ReportPlanning Handling Report · PDF | 21 Sept 2016 | View |
| Right of AccessSupporting Document · PDF | 2 Jun 2016 | View |
| Roads ServicesConsultation Response · PDF | 3 May 2016 | View |
| SEPA (Scottish Environment Protection Agency)Consultation Response · PDF | 22 Apr 2016 | View |
| Planning PermissionApplication Form · PDF | 30 Mar 2016 | View |
| Design StatementSupporting Document · PDF | 30 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Understand pending consideration, approved, refused and withdrawn planning applications.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.