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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9 Balfour, Shapinsay, Orkney, KW17 2DX
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Council sourceInstall replacement windows and doors and an air source heat pump, clad walls of existing extension, internal alterations and erect a fence (amendment to 20/185/HH)
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View council map| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Site PlansDrawing - Approved · PDF | 29 Mar 2021 | View |
| Existing And Proposed Floor PlansDrawing - Approved · PDF | 29 Mar 2021 | View |
| Existing And Proposed ElevationsDrawing - Approved · PDF | 29 Mar 2021 | View |
| Entrance Door Bottom SectionDrawing - Approved · PDF | 29 Mar 2021 | View |
| Sash And Case Window - Bottom SectionDrawing - Approved · PDF | 29 Mar 2021 | View |
| Sash And Case Window - Top SectionDrawing - Approved · PDF | 29 Mar 2021 | View |
| Fence DetailDrawing - Approved · PDF | 29 Mar 2021 | View |
| Location PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF | 29 Mar 2021 | View |
| ApprovedDecision Notice · PDF | 29 Mar 2021 | View |
| Planning Handling ReportPlanning Handling Report · PDF | 26 Mar 2021 | View |
| HouseholderApplication Form · PDF | 9 Feb 2021 | 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Understand pending consideration, approved, refused and withdrawn planning applications.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.