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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Sourin Mill, Nethermill Road, Rousay, Orkney, KW17 2PR
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Council sourceDemolish concrete extension, erect an extension with timber cladding, form new window and door openings, install doors and windows, re-clad exterior of grain hoist, construct new ground floor slab, suspended timber floors in kiln and replacement staircase, insulate external walls, and other internal alterations
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View council map| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Internal Wall Lining Plan DetailDrawing - Approved · PDF | 10 Sept 2021 | View |
| Location PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF | 10 Sept 2021 | View |
| Proposed Floor PlansDrawing - Approved · PDF | 10 Sept 2021 | View |
| Proposed SectionsDrawing - Approved · PDF | 10 Sept 2021 | View |
| Roof PlansDrawing - Approved · PDF | 10 Sept 2021 | View |
| Door DetailDrawing - Approved · PDF | 10 Sept 2021 | View |
| Site PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF | 10 Sept 2021 | View |
| Proposed ElevationsDrawing - Approved · PDF | 10 Sept 2021 | View |
| Window DetailDrawing - Approved · PDF | 10 Sept 2021 | View |
| Window DetailDrawing - Approved · PDF | 10 Sept 2021 | View |
| Floor Detail - KilnDrawing - Approved · PDF | 10 Sept 2021 | View |
| Floor Detail - MillDrawing - Approved · PDF | 10 Sept 2021 | View |
| Floor Detail - IntermediateDrawing - Approved · PDF | 10 Sept 2021 | View |
| Grain Hoist Plan DetailDrawing - Approved · PDF | 10 Sept 2021 | View |
| Grain Hoist Section DetailDrawing - Approved · PDF | 10 Sept 2021 | View |
| ApprovedDecision Notice · PDF | 10 Sept 2021 | View |
| Planning Handling ReportPlanning Handling Report · PDF | 3 Sept 2021 | View |
| Historic Environment ScotlandConsultation Response · PDF | 29 Jun 2021 | View |
| Design StatementSupporting Document · PDF | 9 Jun 2021 | View |
| Listed BuildingApplication Form · PDF | 27 May 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.