Understanding planning · 13 min read
Planning application documents: what to read first
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Stymilders/Heddle Hill (Land Near), Firth, Orkney
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Council sourceErect a 220/132kV substation comprising platform area, electrical infrastructure and buildings, associated plant, ancillary infrastructure, drainage, landscaping, access road and temporary construction compound areas
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| Discharge of ConditionsDischarge of Conditions · PDF | 17 Apr 2025 | View |
| Condition 31 - Part 2Discharge of Conditions · PDF | 17 Oct 2024 | View |
| Condition 31 - Part 3Discharge of Conditions · PDF | 17 Oct 2024 | View |
| Condition 31 - Part 4Discharge of Conditions · PDF | 17 Oct 2024 | View |
| Condition 26 & 27Discharge of Conditions · PDF | 16 Oct 2024 | View |
| Condition 2Discharge of Conditions · PDF | 16 Oct 2024 | View |
| Condition 31 - Part 1Discharge of Conditions · PDF | 16 Oct 2024 | View |
| Condition 33Discharge of Conditions · PDF | 11 Oct 2024 | View |
| Condition 24Discharge of Conditions · PDF | 11 Oct 2024 | View |
| Condition 20Discharge of Conditions · PDF | 11 Oct 2024 | View |
| Condition 28 & 29Discharge of Conditions · PDF | 11 Oct 2024 | View |
| Condition 28 & 29Discharge of Conditions · PDF | 11 Oct 2024 | View |
| Condition 28 & 29Discharge of Conditions · PDF | 11 Oct 2024 | View |
| Condition 28 & 29Discharge of Conditions · PDF | 11 Oct 2024 | View |
| Condition 28 & 29Discharge of Conditions · PDF | 11 Oct 2024 | View |
| Condition 12Discharge of Conditions · PDF | 10 Oct 2024 | View |
| Condition 5Discharge of Conditions · PDF | 10 Oct 2024 | View |
| Condition 15Discharge of Conditions · PDF | 9 Oct 2024 | View |
| Condition 19Discharge of Conditions · PDF | 9 Oct 2024 | View |
| Condition 18Discharge of Conditions · PDF | 7 Oct 2024 | View |
| Condition 18 - Brochure Part 1Discharge of Conditions · PDF | 7 Oct 2024 | View |
| Condition 18 - Brochure Part 2Discharge of Conditions · PDF | 7 Oct 2024 | View |
| Condition 25Discharge of Conditions · PDF | 29 Aug 2024 | View |
| Condition 21Discharge of Conditions · PDF | 28 Aug 2024 | View |
| Condition 14Discharge of Conditions · PDF | 28 Aug 2024 | View |
| Condition 16Discharge of Conditions · PDF | 26 Aug 2024 | View |
| Condition 4Discharge of Conditions · PDF | 21 Aug 2024 | View |
| Condition 32Discharge of Conditions · PDF | 28 May 2024 | View |
| Location PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF | 16 Dec 2019 | View |
| Compound LayoutDrawing - Approved · PDF | 16 Dec 2019 | View |
| Elevations - GIS BuildingDrawing - Approved · PDF | 16 Dec 2019 | View |
| Elevations - Reactor Building 1ADrawing - Approved · PDF | 16 Dec 2019 | View |
| Elevations - Reactor Building 1BDrawing - Approved · PDF | 16 Dec 2019 | View |
| Elevations - SGT HallDrawing - Approved · PDF | 16 Dec 2019 | View |
| Elevations - Control BuildingDrawing - Approved · PDF | 16 Dec 2019 | View |
| Elevations - Synchronous Condensor 1Drawing - Approved · PDF | 16 Dec 2019 | View |
| Elevations - Synchronous Condensor 2Drawing - Approved · PDF | 16 Dec 2019 | View |
| DrainageDrawing - Approved · PDF | 16 Dec 2019 | View |
| Ditch Diversion LayoutDrawing - Approved · PDF | 16 Dec 2019 | View |
| Access LayoutDrawing - Approved · PDF | 16 Dec 2019 | View |
| Access Bellmouth Visability SplaysDrawing - Approved · PDF | 16 Dec 2019 | View |
| Access BellmouthDrawing - Approved · PDF | 16 Dec 2019 | View |
| Site SectionsDrawing - Approved · PDF | 16 Dec 2019 | View |
| Contractors Compound LayoutDrawing - Approved · PDF | 16 Dec 2019 | View |
| Site PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF | 16 Dec 2019 | View |
| Elevations - GT1 BuildingDrawing - Approved · PDF | 16 Dec 2019 | View |
| Elevations - GT2 BuildingDrawing - Approved · PDF | 16 Dec 2019 | View |
| Elevations - GSP BuildingDrawing - Approved · PDF | 16 Dec 2019 | View |
| AccessDrawing - Approved · PDF | 16 Dec 2019 | View |
| ApprovedDecision Notice · PDF | 16 Dec 2019 | View |
| 1st October 2019Committee Report · PDF | 30 Sept 2019 | View |
| AMENDED - 9.2 Acoustic ReportSupporting Document · PDF | 25 Sept 2019 | View |
| AddendumSupporting Document · PDF | 25 Sept 2019 | View |
| Noise Impact Assessment ReportSupporting Document · PDF | 11 Sept 2019 | View |
| SEPA (Scottish Environment Protection Agency) - Further ResponseConsultation Response · PDF | 9 Sept 2019 | View |
| 3.3 Construction Traffic Management PlanSupporting Document · PDF | 5 Sept 2019 | View |
| Roads Services Further ResponseConsultation Response · PDF | 3 Sept 2019 | View |
| Internal Layout DrawingsSupporting Document · PDF | 20 Aug 2019 | View |
| Roads ServicesConsultation Response · PDF | 6 Aug 2019 | View |
| Development & Marine PlanningConsultation Response · PDF | 23 Jul 2019 | View |
| Environmental HealthConsultation Response · PDF | 12 Jun 2019 | View |
| SEPA (Scottish Environment Protection Agency) - ObjectionConsultation Response · PDF | 31 May 2019 | View |
| Appendix CSupporting Document · PDF | 22 May 2019 | View |
| Appendix DSupporting Document · PDF | 22 May 2019 | View |
| Appendix ESupporting Document · PDF | 22 May 2019 | View |
| Appendix FSupporting Document · PDF | 22 May 2019 | View |
| Historic Environment ScotlandConsultation Response · PDF | 16 May 2019 | View |
| SNH (Scottish Natural Heritage)Consultation Response · PDF | 15 May 2019 | View |
| RSPB (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds)Consultation Response · PDF | 10 May 2019 | View |
| Orkney Heritage Society - ObjectionConsultation Response · PDF | 8 May 2019 | View |
| Scottish WaterConsultation Response · PDF | 18 Apr 2019 | View |
| 0.0 Appendices Index cover_dividersSupporting Document · PDF | 29 Mar 2019 | View |
| 3.1 Drainage StrategySupporting Document · PDF | 29 Mar 2019 | View |
| 3.2 GEMPSSupporting Document · PDF | 29 Mar 2019 | View |
| SUPERSEDED - 3.3 Construction Traffic Management PlanSupporting Document · PDF | 29 Mar 2019 | View |
| 3.4 CEMP Draft P1-P131Supporting Document · PDF | 29 Mar 2019 | View |
| 3.4 CEMP Draft P131-P141Supporting Document · PDF | 29 Mar 2019 | View |
| 4.1 Scoping OpinionSupporting Document · PDF | 29 Mar 2019 | View |
| 6.1 LVIA MethodologySupporting Document · PDF | 29 Mar 2019 | View |
| 7 1 EcologySupporting Document · PDF | 29 Mar 2019 | View |
| 7.2 OrnithologySupporting Document · PDF | 29 Mar 2019 | View |
| 8.1 Cultural Heritage GazetteerSupporting Document · PDF | 29 Mar 2019 | View |
| 8.2 Archaeological Desk Based Assessment P1-P26Supporting Document · PDF | 29 Mar 2019 | View |
| 8.3 Archaeological Watching Brief GISupporting Document · PDF | 29 Mar 2019 | View |
| 8.4 Geophysical SurveySupporting Document · PDF | 29 Mar 2019 | View |
| 8.5 Archaeological Management and MitigationSupporting Document · PDF | 29 Mar 2019 | View |
| 8.6 Archaeological Evaluation and Watching BriefSupporting Document · PDF | 29 Mar 2019 | View |
| 9.1 Baseline Noise SurveySupporting Document · PDF | 29 Mar 2019 | View |
| SUPERSEDED -9.2 Apex Acoustic ReportSupporting Document · PDF | 29 Mar 2019 | View |
| 9.3 Construction Noise CalculationsSupporting Document · PDF | 29 Mar 2019 | View |
| 11.1 Tourist AccommodationSupporting Document · PDF | 29 Mar 2019 | View |
| 12.1A Flood Risk Assessment Stage 1Supporting Document · PDF | 29 Mar 2019 | View |
| 12.1B Flood Risk Assessment Stage 2Supporting Document · PDF | 29 Mar 2019 | View |
| 12.2 Watercourse Crossing and DiversionSupporting Document · PDF | 29 Mar 2019 | View |
| Vol 1 - Non-Technical SummarySupporting Document · PDF | 28 Mar 2019 | View |
| Planning StatementSupporting Document · PDF | 28 Mar 2019 | View |
| Vol 2 - Main Text Chapters 1-7Supporting Document · PDF | 28 Mar 2019 | View |
| Vol 2 - Main Text Chapters 8-14Supporting Document · PDF | 28 Mar 2019 | View |
| Vol 3 - Figures IndexSupporting Document · PDF | 28 Mar 2019 | View |
| Vol 3 - 1.1 Site LocationSupporting Document · PDF | 28 Mar 2019 | View |
| Vol 3 - 2.1 Site Selection OptionsSupporting Document · PDF | 28 Mar 2019 | View |
| Vol 3 - 2.2 Site Layout EvolutionSupporting Document · PDF | 28 Mar 2019 | View |
| Vol 3 - 3.1 Site Layout PlanSupporting Document · PDF | 28 Mar 2019 | View |
| Vol 3 - 3.2 Platform PlanSupporting Document · PDF | 28 Mar 2019 | View |
| Vol 3 - 3.3 Platform ElevationsSupporting Document · PDF | 28 Mar 2019 | View |
| Vol 3 - 3.4 Access Track cross-sectionSupporting Document · PDF | 28 Mar 2019 | View |
| Vol 3 - 3.5 Indicative Belmouth DetailSupporting Document · PDF | 28 Mar 2019 | View |
| Vol 3 - 3.6a Site Drainage Layout ASupporting Document · PDF | 28 Mar 2019 | View |
| Vol 3 - 3.6b Site Drainage Layout BSupporting Document · PDF | 28 Mar 2019 | View |
| Vol 3 - 3.6c Site Drainage Layout CSupporting Document · PDF | 28 Mar 2019 | View |
| Vol 3 - 3.7 Indicative Construction Compound ArrangementSupporting Document · PDF | 28 Mar 2019 | View |
| Vol 3 - 5.1 Cumulative DevelopmentsSupporting Document · PDF | 28 Mar 2019 | View |
| Vol 3 - 6.1 Zone of Theoretical VisibilitySupporting Document · PDF | 28 Mar 2019 | View |
| Vol 3 - 6.2 LVIA ViewpointsSupporting Document · PDF | 28 Mar 2019 | View |
| Vol 3 - 6.3 Landscape Character Areas & Related DesignationsSupporting Document · PDF | 28 Mar 2019 | View |
| Vol 3 - 6.4 Visual ReceptorsSupporting Document · PDF | 28 Mar 2019 | View |
| Vol 3 - 6.5 Landscape & Environmental mitigation planSupporting Document · PDF | 28 Mar 2019 | View |
| Vol 3 - 6.6 LVIA visuals VP1Supporting Document · PDF | 28 Mar 2019 | View |
| Vol 3 - 6.7 LVIA visuals VP2Supporting Document · PDF | 28 Mar 2019 | View |
| Vol 3 - 6.8 LVIA visuals VP3Supporting Document · PDF | 28 Mar 2019 | View |
| Vol 3 - 6.9 LVIA visuals VP4Supporting Document · PDF | 28 Mar 2019 | View |
| Vol 3 - 6.10 LVIA visuals VP5Supporting Document · PDF | 28 Mar 2019 | View |
| Vol 3 - 6.11 LVIA visuals VP6Supporting Document · PDF | 28 Mar 2019 | View |
| Vol 3 - 6.12 LVIA visuals VP7Supporting Document · PDF | 28 Mar 2019 | View |
| Vol 3 - 6.13 LVIA visuals VP8Supporting Document · PDF | 28 Mar 2019 | View |
| Vol 3 - 6.14 LVIA visuals VP9Supporting Document · PDF | 28 Mar 2019 | View |
| Vol 3 - 6.15 LVIA visuals VP10Supporting Document · PDF | 28 Mar 2019 | View |
| Vol 3 - 6.16 LVIA visuals VP11Supporting Document · PDF | 28 Mar 2019 | View |
| Vol 3 - 6.17 LVIA visuals VP12Supporting Document · PDF | 28 Mar 2019 | View |
| Vol 3 - 6.18 LVIA visuals VP13Supporting Document · PDF | 28 Mar 2019 | View |
| Vol 3 - 6.19 LVIA visuals VP14Supporting Document · PDF | 28 Mar 2019 | View |
| Vol 3 - 6.20 LVIA visuals VP15 Stoneyhill RdSupporting Document · PDF | 28 Mar 2019 | View |
| Vol 3 - 6.21 LVIA visuals VP16 Staney HillSupporting Document · PDF | 28 Mar 2019 | View |
| Vol 3 - 6.22 LVIA cumulative visuals VP 4Supporting Document · PDF | 28 Mar 2019 | View |
| Vol 3 - 6.22 LVIA cumulative visuals VP 4Supporting Document · PDF | 28 Mar 2019 | View |
| Vol 3 - 6.23 LVIA cumulative visuals VP 5Supporting Document · PDF | 28 Mar 2019 | View |
| Vol 3 - 6.24 LVIA cumulative visuals VP 7Supporting Document · PDF | 28 Mar 2019 | View |
| Vol 3 - 6.25 LVIA cumulative visuals VP 8Supporting Document · PDF | 28 Mar 2019 | View |
| Vol 3 - 6.26 LVIA cumulative visuals VP 9Supporting Document · PDF | 28 Mar 2019 | View |
| Vol 3 - 6.27 LVIA cumulative visuals VP 14Supporting Document · PDF | 28 Mar 2019 | View |
| Vol 3 - 7.1 Environmental Designations up to 20 kmSupporting Document · PDF | 28 Mar 2019 | View |
| Vol 3 - 7.2 Habitat Loss and DegradationSupporting Document · PDF | 28 Mar 2019 | View |
| Vol 3 - 8.1 Designated Heritage Assets in 5km study areaSupporting Document · PDF | 28 Mar 2019 | View |
| Vol 3 - 8.2 Non Designated Heritage Assets within 500m study areaSupporting Document · PDF | 28 Mar 2019 | View |
| Vol 3 - 8.3 Designated Heritage Assets with ZTV OverlaySupporting Document · PDF | 28 Mar 2019 | View |
| Vol 3 - 8.4 Cultural Heritage viewpointsSupporting Document · PDF | 28 Mar 2019 | View |
| Vol 3 - 8.5 Cultural Heritage visuals VP3Supporting Document · PDF | 28 Mar 2019 | View |
| Vol 3 - 8.6 Cultural Heritage visuals VP17Supporting Document · PDF | 28 Mar 2019 | View |
| Vol 3 - 8.7 Cultural Heritage visuals VP18Supporting Document · PDF | 28 Mar 2019 | View |
| Vol 3 - 8.8 Cultural Heritage visuals VP19Supporting Document · PDF | 28 Mar 2019 | View |
| Vol 3 - 8.9 Cultural Heritage visuals VP12Supporting Document · PDF | 28 Mar 2019 | View |
| Vol 3 - 8.10 Cultural Heritage visuals VP13Supporting Document · PDF | 28 Mar 2019 | View |
| Vol 3 -8.11 Cultural Heritage visuals VP20Supporting Document · PDF | 28 Mar 2019 | View |
| Vol 3 -8.12 Cultural Heritage visuals VP21Supporting Document · PDF | 28 Mar 2019 | View |
| Vol 3 - 8.13 Cultural Heritage visuals VP14Supporting Document · PDF | 28 Mar 2019 | View |
| Vol 3 - 8.14 Cultural Heritage visuals VP22Supporting Document · PDF | 28 Mar 2019 | View |
| Vol 3 - 8.15 Cultural Heritage visuals VP24Supporting Document · PDF | 28 Mar 2019 | View |
| Vol 3 - 8.16 Cultural Heritage visuals VP23Supporting Document · PDF | 28 Mar 2019 | View |
| Vol 3 - 8.17 Cultural Heritage visuals VP25Supporting Document · PDF | 28 Mar 2019 | View |
| Vol 3 -8.18 Cultural Heritage visuals VP26Supporting Document · PDF | 28 Mar 2019 | View |
| Vol 3 -9.1 Noise sensitive receptor LocationsSupporting Document · PDF | 28 Mar 2019 | View |
| Vol 3 -10.1 Constr. Traffic RoutesSupporting Document · PDF | 28 Mar 2019 | View |
| Vol 3 -10.2 Traffic Count SitesSupporting Document · PDF | 28 Mar 2019 | View |
| Vol 3 - 10.3 Abnormal Loads Access RouteSupporting Document · PDF | 28 Mar 2019 | View |
| Vol 3 -12.1 Bedrock GeologySupporting Document · PDF | 28 Mar 2019 | View |
| Vol 3 -12.2 Superficial GeologySupporting Document · PDF | 28 Mar 2019 | View |
| Vol 3 - 12.3 SoilsSupporting Document · PDF | 28 Mar 2019 | View |
| Vol 3 -12.4 Surface Water HydrologySupporting Document · PDF | 28 Mar 2019 | View |
| Vol 3 - 12.5 GWDTEsSupporting Document · PDF | 28 Mar 2019 | View |
| Pre-application Consultation Report FinalSupporting Document · PDF | 28 Mar 2019 | View |
| Planning PermissionApplication Form · PDF | 18 Mar 2019 | View |
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