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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2 King Street, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1NN
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Council sourceReinstate railings and gate, paint walls, demolish modern porch, greenhouse and garage, restore stone outbuilding, install air source heat pump, and internal alterations
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View council map| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Location PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF | 13 Jun 2017 | View |
| Proposed Floor & Elevation Plans - OutbuildingDrawing - Approved · PDF | 13 Jun 2017 | View |
| Window, Door and Railing DetailsDrawing - Approved · PDF | 13 Jun 2017 | View |
| Proposed ElevationsDrawing - Approved · PDF | 13 Jun 2017 | View |
| Proposed Floor PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF | 13 Jun 2017 | View |
| Slapping DetailsDrawing - Approved · PDF | 13 Jun 2017 | View |
| ApprovedDecision Notice · PDF | 13 Jun 2017 | View |
| Supporting InformationSupporting Document · PDF | 22 Aug 2016 | View |
| Historic Environment ScotlandConsultation Response · PDF | 24 Jun 2016 | View |
| Policy Officer (Conservation & Heritage)Consultation Response · PDF | 17 Jun 2016 | View |
| Design StatementSupporting Document · PDF | 18 May 2016 | View |
| Air Source Heat Pump DetailsSupporting Document · PDF | 18 May 2016 | View |
| Listed BuildingApplication Form · PDF | 18 May 2016 | View |
| Supporting InformationSupporting Document · PDF | 18 May 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Understand pending consideration, approved, refused and withdrawn planning applications.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.