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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Old Manse, The Palace, Birsay, Orkney, KW17 2LX
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Council sourceRemove cement and harl wall, paint walls, and install ornamental date stone
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View council map| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Completion of Development NoticeCompletion of Development Notice · PDF | 25 Aug 2022 | View |
| Initiation of Development NoticeInitiation of Development Notice · PDF | 28 Sept 2018 | View |
| Stone DetailsDrawing - Approved · PDF | 24 Apr 2018 | View |
| Location PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF | 24 Apr 2018 | View |
| ElevationsDrawing - Approved · PDF | 24 Apr 2018 | View |
| ApprovedDecision Notice · PDF | 24 Apr 2018 | View |
| Planning Handling ReportPlanning Handling Report · PDF | 12 Apr 2018 | View |
| Historic Environment ScotlandConsultation Response · PDF | 16 Jan 2018 | View |
| Material FinishesSupporting Document · PDF | 3 Jan 2018 | View |
| Listed BuildingApplication Form · PDF | 28 Nov 2017 | View |
| Additional InformationSupporting Document · PDF | 28 Nov 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Understand pending consideration, approved, refused and withdrawn planning applications.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.