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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Newgarth (Plots 2 & 3), Sandwick, Orkney Islands, KW16 3JD
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Council sourceDemolish redundant building, erect a house with integral garage, install air source heat pump and create access (following permission in principle - 15/142/PIP)
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View council map| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Initiation of Development NoticeInitiation of Development Notice · PDF | 17 Jul 2017 | View |
| ApprovedDecision Notice · PDF | 16 Mar 2017 | View |
| Roads ServicesConsultation Response · PDF | 16 Mar 2017 | View |
| Location & Site PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF | 15 Mar 2017 | View |
| Location PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF | 15 Mar 2017 | View |
| AccessDrawing - Approved · PDF | 15 Mar 2017 | View |
| Elevation, Floor & Section PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF | 15 Mar 2017 | View |
| Planning Handling ReportPlanning Handling Report · PDF | 14 Mar 2017 | View |
| Scottish WaterConsultation Response · PDF | 28 Feb 2017 | View |
| Design StatementSupporting Document · PDF | 10 Feb 2017 | View |
| App Matters Specified in ConditionsApplication Form · PDF | 10 Feb 2017 | 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Understand pending consideration, approved, refused and withdrawn planning applications.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.