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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Grainbank, Hatston Brae, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1RD
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Council sourceRe-roof, open up windows, install replacement windows and doors, remove external stores and grade embankment, install rooflights, a flue, fascia bands and replacement rainwater goods, tank basement rooms, block up doorways and other internal alterations, alter entrance gatepost and demolish attached shed (part retrospective)
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View council map| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Location PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF | 30 Jul 2024 | View |
| Bi-Part Folding DoorDrawing - Approved · PDF | 30 Jul 2024 | View |
| Site Entrance DetailsDrawing - Approved · PDF | 30 Jul 2024 | View |
| Typical DetailsDrawing - Approved · PDF | 30 Jul 2024 | View |
| Lower Ground TankingDrawing - Approved · PDF | 30 Jul 2024 | View |
| Door Details - HeadDrawing - Approved · PDF | 30 Jul 2024 | View |
| Door Details - JambDrawing - Approved · PDF | 30 Jul 2024 | View |
| Proposed Lower Ground Floor PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF | 30 Jul 2024 | View |
| Site Plan - Parking - access and egress proposal - P05Drawing - Approved · PDF | 30 Jul 2024 | View |
| Window Jamb Details - P02Drawing - Approved · PDF | 30 Jul 2024 | View |
| Window Head and Cill Details - P02Drawing - Approved · PDF | 30 Jul 2024 | View |
| Proposed Ground Floor PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF | 30 Jul 2024 | View |
| Retaining wall elevation and section at lower ground floor entranceDrawing - Approved · PDF | 30 Jul 2024 | View |
| Proposed First Floor LayoutDrawing - Approved · PDF | 30 Jul 2024 | View |
| Proposed North Elevations - Gateway - P01Drawing - Approved · PDF | 30 Jul 2024 | View |
| Existing and Proposed Roof PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF | 30 Jul 2024 | View |
| Proposed Elevations and Section A-ADrawing - Approved · PDF | 30 Jul 2024 | View |
| ApprovedDecision Notice · PDF | 30 Jul 2024 | View |
| Planning Handling ReportPlanning Handling Report · PDF | 29 Jul 2024 | View |
| Historic Environment ScotlandConsultation Response · PDF | 29 May 2024 | View |
| Letter to Planning DepartmentSupporting Document · PDF | 2 May 2024 | View |
| Lining to lower ground floor walls - U-valueSupporting Document · PDF | 2 May 2024 | View |
| Historic Environment ScotlandConsultation Response · PDF | 15 Mar 2024 | View |
| Grainbank - Planning Appraisal ResponseSupporting Document · PDF | 23 Feb 2024 | View |
| Planning Query ResponsesSupporting Document · PDF | 30 Aug 2023 | View |
| Historic Environment ScotlandConsultation Response · PDF | 9 Aug 2023 | View |
| Historic Environment ScotlandConsultation Response · PDF | 23 Mar 2023 | View |
| Orkney Heritage SocietyConsultation Response · PDF | 13 Mar 2023 | View |
| Planning Query Response - Reference 22-356-LBSupporting Document · PDF | 7 Nov 2022 | View |
| Listed BuildingApplication Form · PDF | 29 Sept 2022 | 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.