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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Sandwick Community Centre (Plot 2) (Land Near), Sandwick, Orkney
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Erect a house with integral garage, air source heat pump and create an access
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View council map| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Decision NoticeLocal Review - Decision · PDF | 13 Apr 2017 | View |
| Local Review ReportLocal Review Document · PDF | 28 Mar 2017 | View |
| Notice of ReviewLocal Review Document · PDF | 8 Mar 2017 | View |
| Location & Site PlanDrawing - Refused · PDF | 1 Mar 2017 | View |
| Section, Elevation & Floor PlanDrawing - Refused · PDF | 1 Mar 2017 | View |
| RefusedDecision Notice · PDF | 1 Mar 2017 | View |
| Planning Handling ReportPlanning Handling Report · PDF | 27 Feb 2017 | View |
| Roads ServicesConsultation Response · PDF | 6 Jan 2017 | View |
| Roads Access SpecificationConsultation Response · PDF | 6 Jan 2017 | View |
| SEPA (Scottish Environment Protection Agency)Consultation Response · PDF | 7 Dec 2016 | View |
| Design StatementSupporting Document · PDF | 28 Nov 2016 | View |
| Planning PermissionApplication Form · PDF | 28 Nov 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Understand pending consideration, approved, refused and withdrawn planning applications.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.