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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Former Library, Kirkwall
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Council sourceErect side extension with rendered walls, erect rear extension with metal cladding and parapet wall, replace glazing in existing side extensions, paint windows and rendered walls, reinstate metal rainwater goods, minor internal alterations, display signage, and install air source heat pumps
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View council map| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Location PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF | 31 Aug 2016 | View |
| Fence DetailsDrawing - Approved · PDF | 31 Aug 2016 | View |
| Proposed Site PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF | 31 Aug 2016 | View |
| ElevationsDrawing - Approved · PDF | 31 Aug 2016 | View |
| Proposed Floor PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF | 31 Aug 2016 | View |
| Proposed Floor PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF | 31 Aug 2016 | View |
| Cladding CornerDrawing - Approved · PDF | 31 Aug 2016 | View |
| Cladding DetailDrawing - Approved · PDF | 31 Aug 2016 | View |
| Window & Door DetailsDrawing - Approved · PDF | 31 Aug 2016 | View |
| Signage DetailsDrawing - Approved · PDF | 31 Aug 2016 | View |
| Metal CappingDrawing - Approved · PDF | 31 Aug 2016 | View |
| ApprovedDecision Notice · PDF | 31 Aug 2016 | View |
| Planning Handling ReportPlanning Handling Report · PDF | 24 Aug 2016 | View |
| Historic Environment ScotlandConsultation Response · PDF | 2 Aug 2016 | View |
| Operating PlanSupporting Document · PDF | 25 Jul 2016 | View |
| Listed BuildingApplication Form · PDF | 13 Jul 2016 | View |
| Operating PlanSupporting Document · PDF | 13 Jul 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Understand pending consideration, approved, refused and withdrawn planning applications.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.