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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Elwick Mill, Shapinsay, Orkney, KW17 2DY
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Council sourceInstall replacement windows, doors and rooflights, internal alterations and erect three story extension
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View council map| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Door DetailDrawing - Approved · PDF | 2 Oct 2018 | View |
| Fixed windows detailsDrawing - Approved · PDF | 2 Oct 2018 | View |
| Location PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF | 2 Oct 2018 | View |
| Sash window detailsDrawing - Approved · PDF | 2 Oct 2018 | View |
| Site PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF | 2 Oct 2018 | View |
| Proposed SectionDrawing - Approved · PDF | 2 Oct 2018 | View |
| Inward Opening Window SectionDrawing - Approved · PDF | 2 Oct 2018 | View |
| Proposed ElevationsDrawing - Approved · PDF | 2 Oct 2018 | View |
| Proposed FloorplansDrawing - Approved · PDF | 2 Oct 2018 | View |
| ApprovedDecision Notice · PDF | 2 Oct 2018 | View |
| Historic Environment ScotlandConsultation Response · PDF | 6 Aug 2018 | View |
| Design StatementSupporting Document · PDF | 9 Jul 2018 | View |
| Listed BuildingApplication Form · PDF | 9 Jul 2018 | 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Understand pending consideration, approved, refused and withdrawn planning applications.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.