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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Parkhall, Strathore Road, Shapinsay, Orkney, KW17 2DZ
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Council sourceChange of use from agriculture to visitor centre, gallery and hostel, erect sleeping pods, and associated parking and landscaping
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View council map| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Condition 7, 8 and 9Discharge of Conditions · PDF | 27 Feb 2020 | View |
| Initiation of Development NoticeInitiation of Development Notice · PDF | 20 Feb 2020 | View |
| Condition 8Discharge of Conditions · PDF | 29 Jun 2017 | View |
| Site PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF | 28 Feb 2017 | View |
| Location PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF | 28 Feb 2017 | View |
| Phased Site PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF | 28 Feb 2017 | View |
| Location PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF | 28 Feb 2017 | View |
| Proposed Site, Floor & ElevationsDrawing - Approved · PDF | 28 Feb 2017 | View |
| Proposed Site, Floor & ElevationsDrawing - Approved · PDF | 28 Feb 2017 | View |
| Proposed Site & Elevation PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF | 28 Feb 2017 | View |
| ApprovedDecision Notice · PDF | 28 Feb 2017 | View |
| Planning Handling ReportPlanning Handling Report · PDF | 27 Feb 2017 | View |
| Further Response - Environmental HealthConsultation Response · PDF | 30 Jan 2017 | View |
| Percolation TestSupporting Document · PDF | 4 Jan 2017 | View |
| Soil ConditionSupporting Document · PDF | 4 Jan 2017 | View |
| Roads ServicesConsultation Response · PDF | 31 Aug 2016 | View |
| Environmental HealthConsultation Response · PDF | 17 Aug 2016 | View |
| Planning PermissionApplication Form · PDF | 26 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Understand pending consideration, approved, refused and withdrawn planning applications.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.