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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Longabar (Land Near), Linkshouse Road, The Palace, Birsay, Orkney, KW17 2LX
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Council sourceErect a house and create an access
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View council map| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| ElevationsDrawing - Approved · PDF | 24 Oct 2017 | View |
| Floor PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF | 24 Oct 2017 | View |
| Location & Site PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF | 24 Oct 2017 | View |
| ApprovedDecision Notice · PDF | 24 Oct 2017 | View |
| Planning Handling ReportPlanning Handling Report · PDF | 20 Oct 2017 | View |
| SEPA - Further ResponseConsultation Response · PDF | 16 Oct 2017 | View |
| Amended Percolation TestSupporting Document · PDF | 11 Oct 2017 | View |
| Amended Ground AssessmentSupporting Document · PDF | 11 Oct 2017 | View |
| SEPA (Scottish Environment Protection Agency)Consultation Response · PDF | 27 Sept 2017 | View |
| SEPA (Scottish Environment Protection Agency)Consultation Response · PDF | 4 Sept 2017 | View |
| Revised Percolation CertificateSupporting Document · PDF | 29 Aug 2017 | View |
| SEPA (Scottish Environment Protection Agency) - Further ResponseConsultation Response · PDF | 15 Aug 2017 | View |
| Roads ServicesConsultation Response · PDF | 27 Jul 2017 | View |
| Roads Access SpecificationConsultation Response · PDF | 27 Jul 2017 | View |
| Development & Marine PlanningConsultation Response · PDF | 24 Jul 2017 | View |
| Scottish WaterConsultation Response · PDF | 24 Jul 2017 | View |
| SEPA (Scottish Environment Protection Agency)Consultation Response · PDF | 19 Jul 2017 | View |
| Percolation CertificateSupporting Document · PDF | 18 Jul 2017 | View |
| Percolation ReportSupporting Document · PDF | 18 Jul 2017 | View |
| Test Hole LocationsSupporting Document · PDF | 18 Jul 2017 | View |
| Design StatementSupporting Document · PDF | 15 Jun 2017 | View |
| Perculation TestOther · PDF | 15 Jun 2017 | View |
| Planning PermissionApplication Form · PDF | 15 Jun 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.