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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Linkshouse Linkshouse Road The Palace Birsay Orkney Islands KW17 2LX
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Council sourceExisting conservatory on west elevation to be removed and enlarging existing opening in wall beyond, with installation of double glazed screen and hinged door. Replacement of 2no. damaged windows and 1no. damaged external door to south and east elevations. New timber cladding to east elevation over former entrance door. New paint finish to existing render surfaces to help unify east elevation
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View council map| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| ApprovedDrawing - Non-Material Variation · PDF | 30 Oct 2019 | View |
| Non-Material VariationApplication Form · PDF | 10 Oct 2019 | 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Understand pending consideration, approved, refused and withdrawn planning applications.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.