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.
Council planning record
Bay Of Deepdale, Scapa Flow, Orkney
Last published check: 14 Oct 2026, 10:27. Check the council record for more recent changes.
Council milestones and published deadlines. A deadline passing does not confirm a decision.
Construct a deep water quay including 597 metre, 2.7 hectare quayside and quay extension, excavate landform and reclaim land to create an 18 hectare laydown including rock armour revetments, construct an access road, vehicle parking, water tanks and associated infrastructure
Sign in to view all collected council fields and recorded changes.
Sign in to view collected detailsBay Of Deepdale, Scapa Flow, Orkney
This record has no verified map location.
View council map| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Policy Officer to OfficerCorrespondence · PDF | 9 Oct 2026 | View |
| RSPB (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds)Consultation Response · PDF | 8 Oct 2026 | View |
| Response to NatureScot QueryCorrespondence · PDF | 28 Sept 2026 | View |
| Policy Officer - MarineConsultation Response · PDF | 24 Sept 2026 | View |
| Islands ArchaeologistConsultation Response · PDF | 24 Sept 2026 | View |
| SEPA (Scottish Environment Protection Agency)Consultation Response · PDF | 23 Sept 2026 | View |
| Northern Lighthouse BoardConsultation Response · PDF | 22 Sept 2026 | View |
| Officer to RSPB - Extension of timeCorrespondence · PDF | 22 Sept 2026 | View |
| Officer to NatureScot - Extension of TimeCorrespondence · PDF | 22 Sept 2026 | View |
| Marine DirectorateConsultation Response · PDF | 21 Sept 2026 | View |
| RYA ScotlandConsultation Response · PDF | 21 Sept 2026 | View |
| Historic Environment ScotlandConsultation Response · PDF | 7 Sept 2026 | View |
| Scottish WaterConsultation Response · PDF | 27 Aug 2026 | View |
| Engineering ServicesConsultation Response · PDF | 26 Aug 2026 | View |
| HRASupporting Document · PDF | 25 Aug 2026 | View |
| HRA - APPENDIX DSupporting Document · PDF | 25 Aug 2026 | View |
| HRA - APPENDIX ESupporting Document · PDF | 25 Aug 2026 | View |
| Supplemental Environmental Information Report Part 1Supporting Document · PDF | 25 Aug 2026 | View |
| Supplemental Environmental Information Report Part 2Supporting Document · PDF | 25 Aug 2026 | View |
| Supplemental Environmental Information Report Part 3Supporting Document · PDF | 25 Aug 2026 | View |
| Supplemental Environmental Information Report Part 4Supporting Document · PDF | 25 Aug 2026 | View |
| Consultee ListConsultee List · PDF | 25 Aug 2026 | View |
| Response to MOD Consultation ResponseSupporting Document · PDF | 18 Aug 2026 | View |
| HRA Appendix A-CSupporting Document · PDF | 18 Aug 2026 | View |
| Marine Licence Application FormSupporting Document · PDF | 18 Aug 2026 | View |
| Marine Licence Application Form - Dredging and Deposit FormSupporting Document · PDF | 18 Aug 2026 | View |
| Non Technical SummarySupporting Document · PDF | 18 Aug 2026 | View |
| Applicant to Officer - Application on HoldCorrespondence · PDF | 23 Dec 2025 | View |
| NatureScotConsultation Response · PDF | 11 Nov 2025 | View |
| Historic Environment ScotlandConsultation Response · PDF | 3 Nov 2025 | View |
| RYA ScotlandConsultation Response · PDF | 3 Nov 2025 | View |
| Islands archaeologistConsultation Response · PDF | 30 Oct 2025 | View |
| Northern Lighthouse BoardConsultation Response · PDF | 29 Oct 2025 | View |
| Policy Officer (Marine)Consultation Response · PDF | 27 Oct 2025 | View |
| Engineering ServicesConsultation Response · PDF | 20 Oct 2025 | View |
| Scottish WaterConsultation Response · PDF | 7 Oct 2025 | View |
| Marine ScotlandConsultation Response · PDF | 6 Oct 2025 | View |
| Nature Scot - Acknowledgement of ConsultationCorrespondence · PDF | 6 Oct 2025 | View |
| SEPA (Scottish Environment Protection Agency)Consultation Response · PDF | 1 Oct 2025 | View |
| HRA Part 1Supporting Document · PDF | 30 Sept 2025 | View |
| HRA Part 2Supporting Document · PDF | 30 Sept 2025 | View |
| Non Technical SummarySupporting Document · PDF | 29 Sept 2025 | View |
| Coastal Flooding_OIC Operational ManagementSupporting Document · PDF | 29 Sept 2025 | View |
| HRA Part 1Supporting Document · PDF | 29 Sept 2025 | View |
| HRA Part 2Supporting Document · PDF | 29 Sept 2025 | View |
| Seal Risk AssessmentSupporting Document · PDF | 29 Sept 2025 | View |
| Cover LetterCorrespondence · PDF | 29 Sept 2025 | View |
| Officer to Agent - Further Information RequestCorrespondence · PDF | 29 Aug 2025 | View |
| NatureScot - UPDATEDConsultation Response · PDF | 11 Aug 2025 | View |
| Policy OfficerConsultation Response · PDF | 28 Jul 2025 | View |
| NatureScotConsultation Response · PDF | 28 Jul 2025 | View |
| Late Representation - E RossRepresentation · PDF | 25 Jul 2025 | View |
| Engineering ServicesConsultation Response · PDF | 21 Jul 2025 | View |
| RYA ScotlandConsultation Response · PDF | 21 Jul 2025 | View |
| Northern Lighthouse BoardConsultation Response · PDF | 14 Jul 2025 | View |
| Development and Marine Planning Consultation - Extension of TimeCorrespondence · PDF | 7 Jul 2025 | View |
| Historic Environment ScotlandConsultation Response · PDF | 2 Jul 2025 | View |
| Scottish WaterConsultation Response · PDF | 30 Jun 2025 | View |
| Objection - L SinclairRepresentation · PDF | 30 Jun 2025 | View |
| Marine ScotlandConsultation Response · PDF | 26 Jun 2025 | View |
| Objection - B & S WardRepresentation · PDF | 24 Jun 2025 | View |
| SEPA (Scottish Environment Protection Agency)Consultation Response · PDF | 23 Jun 2025 | View |
| Objection - Scottish Sea FarmRepresentation · PDF | 23 Jun 2025 | View |
| Supplementary Environmental Information ReportSupporting Document · PDF | 9 Jun 2025 | View |
| SEI Report Appendix ASupporting Document · PDF | 9 Jun 2025 | View |
| SEI Report Appendix BSupporting Document · PDF | 9 Jun 2025 | View |
| SEI Report Appendix C Part 1Supporting Document · PDF | 9 Jun 2025 | View |
| SEI Report Appendix C Part 2Supporting Document · PDF | 9 Jun 2025 | View |
| SEI Report Appendix C Part 3Supporting Document · PDF | 9 Jun 2025 | View |
| SEI Report Appendix C Part 4Supporting Document · PDF | 9 Jun 2025 | View |
| SEI Report Appendix DSupporting Document · PDF | 9 Jun 2025 | View |
| SEI Report Appendix ESupporting Document · PDF | 9 Jun 2025 | View |
| SEI Report Appendix FSupporting Document · PDF | 9 Jun 2025 | View |
| SEI Report Appendix GSupporting Document · PDF | 9 Jun 2025 | View |
| SEI Report Appendix HSupporting Document · PDF | 9 Jun 2025 | View |
| SEI Report Appendix ISupporting Document · PDF | 9 Jun 2025 | View |
| Engineering ServicesConsultation Response · PDF | 13 Dec 2024 | View |
| NatureScotConsultation Response · PDF | 25 Nov 2024 | View |
| SEPA (Scottish Environment Protection Agency)Consultation Response · PDF | 4 Nov 2024 | View |
| Policy OfficersConsultation Response · PDF | 7 Oct 2024 | View |
| Historic Environment ScotlandConsultation Response · PDF | 3 Oct 2024 | View |
| NatureScot ? Extension of TimeCorrespondence · PDF | 2 Oct 2024 | View |
| RYA ScotlandConsultation Response · PDF | 2 Oct 2024 | View |
| Marine ScotlandConsultation Response · PDF | 26 Sept 2024 | View |
| Roads ServicesConsultation Response · PDF | 23 Sept 2024 | View |
| Northern Lighthouse BoardConsultation Response · PDF | 19 Sept 2024 | View |
| Amendment DetailsSupporting Document · PDF | 18 Sept 2024 | View |
| Consultee ListConsultee List · PDF | 3 Sept 2024 | View |
| Non Technical SummarySupporting Document · PDF | 27 Aug 2024 | View |
| Design and Access Statement - AppendixSupporting Document · PDF | 27 Aug 2024 | View |
| Design and Access StatementSupporting Document · PDF | 27 Aug 2024 | View |
| Planning Support StatementSupporting Document · PDF | 27 Aug 2024 | View |
| Environmental Impact Assessment ReportSupporting Document · PDF | 27 Aug 2024 | View |
| Figures PART 1Supporting Document · PDF | 27 Aug 2024 | View |
| Figures PART 2Supporting Document · PDF | 27 Aug 2024 | View |
| Figures PART 3Supporting Document · PDF | 27 Aug 2024 | View |
| Figures PART 4Supporting Document · PDF | 27 Aug 2024 | View |
| Technical Appendixes PART 1Supporting Document · PDF | 27 Aug 2024 | View |
| Technical Appendixes PART 10Supporting Document · PDF | 27 Aug 2024 | View |
| Technical Appendixes 5.6 - Part 11Supporting Document · PDF | 27 Aug 2024 | View |
| Technical Appendixes PART 5.10Supporting Document · PDF | 27 Aug 2024 | View |
| Technical Appendixes PART 5.12Supporting Document · PDF | 27 Aug 2024 | View |
| Technical Appendixes PART 2Supporting Document · PDF | 27 Aug 2024 | View |
| Technical Appendixes PART 3Supporting Document · PDF | 27 Aug 2024 | View |
| Technical Appendixes PART 4Supporting Document · PDF | 27 Aug 2024 | View |
| Technical Appendixes PART 5Supporting Document · PDF | 27 Aug 2024 | View |
| Technical Appendixes PART 6Supporting Document · PDF | 27 Aug 2024 | View |
| Technical Appendixes PART 7Supporting Document · PDF | 27 Aug 2024 | View |
| Technical Appendixes PART 8Supporting Document · PDF | 27 Aug 2024 | View |
| Technical Appendixes 5.4 Part 9Supporting Document · PDF | 27 Aug 2024 | View |
| Officer to Agent - Further Information RequestCorrespondence · PDF | 23 Apr 2024 | View |
| NatureScotConsultation Response · PDF | 10 Jan 2024 | View |
| Objection - L SinclairRepresentation · PDF | 30 Nov 2023 | View |
| Further Objection - L SinclairRepresentation · PDF | 30 Nov 2023 | View |
| Policy Officer (Marine)Consultation Response · PDF | 27 Nov 2023 | View |
| Objection - A, C & R StevensonRepresentation · PDF | 27 Nov 2023 | View |
| SEPA (Scottish Environment Protection Agency)Consultation Response · PDF | 21 Nov 2023 | View |
| Historic Environment ScotlandConsultation Response · PDF | 20 Nov 2023 | View |
| Environmental HealthConsultation Response · PDF | 14 Nov 2023 | View |
| Agent to Officer - Response to Environment OfficerCorrespondence · PDF | 14 Nov 2023 | View |
| NatureScot - OfficerCorrespondence · PDF | 13 Nov 2023 | View |
| Marine ScotlandConsultation Response · PDF | 3 Nov 2023 | View |
| Officer to Environmental HealthCorrespondence · PDF | 27 Oct 2023 | View |
| Comment - M GraingerRepresentation · PDF | 27 Oct 2023 | View |
| Officer to Historic Environment ScotlandCorrespondence · PDF | 25 Oct 2023 | View |
| Marine Services and TransportationConsultation Response · PDF | 24 Oct 2023 | View |
| Confirming EIA Advert - Ed GazCorrespondence · PDF | 19 Oct 2023 | View |
| Officer to NatureScotCorrespondence · PDF | 12 Oct 2023 | View |
| Comment - J&N LeitchRepresentation · PDF | 9 Oct 2023 | View |
| Northern Lighthouse BoardConsultation Response · PDF | 2 Oct 2023 | View |
| Scottish WaterConsultation Response · PDF | 29 Sept 2023 | View |
| Policy Officer (Environment)Consultation Response · PDF | 28 Sept 2023 | View |
| RYA ScotlandConsultation Response · PDF | 26 Sept 2023 | View |
| Consultee ListConsultee List · PDF | 25 Sept 2023 | View |
| Site PlanDrawing · PDF | 31 Aug 2023 | View |
| Crown Interest StatementSupporting Document · PDF | 31 Aug 2023 | View |
| Design and Access StatementSupporting Document · PDF | 31 Aug 2023 | View |
| Design and Access Statement - AppendixSupporting Document · PDF | 31 Aug 2023 | View |
| Planning Application Consultation ReportSupporting Document · PDF | 31 Aug 2023 | View |
| Planning Application Consultation Report - Appendices 1-5Supporting Document · PDF | 31 Aug 2023 | View |
| Planning Application Consultation Report - Appendix 6Supporting Document · PDF | 31 Aug 2023 | View |
| Planning Support StatementSupporting Document · PDF | 31 Aug 2023 | View |
| Non Technical SummarySupporting Document · PDF | 31 Aug 2023 | View |
| Environmental Impact Assessment ReportSupporting Document · PDF | 31 Aug 2023 | View |
| Figures PART 1Supporting Document · PDF | 31 Aug 2023 | View |
| Figures PART 2Supporting Document · PDF | 31 Aug 2023 | View |
| Figures PART 3Supporting Document · PDF | 31 Aug 2023 | View |
| Figures PART 4Supporting Document · PDF | 31 Aug 2023 | View |
| Technical Appendixes PART 1Supporting Document · PDF | 31 Aug 2023 | View |
| Technical Appendixes PART 2Supporting Document · PDF | 31 Aug 2023 | View |
| Technical Appendixes PART 3Supporting Document · PDF | 31 Aug 2023 | View |
| Technical Appendixes PART 4Supporting Document · PDF | 31 Aug 2023 | View |
| Technical Appendixes PART 5Supporting Document · PDF | 31 Aug 2023 | View |
| Technical Appendixes PART 6Supporting Document · PDF | 31 Aug 2023 | View |
| Technical Appendixes PART 7Supporting Document · PDF | 31 Aug 2023 | View |
| Technical Appendixes PART 8Supporting Document · PDF | 31 Aug 2023 | View |
| National EIAApplication Form · PDF | 31 Aug 2023 | View |
| Dredging Layout - All OptionsDrawing · PDF | 3 Aug 2023 | View |
| Location PlanDrawing · PDF | 3 Aug 2023 | View |
| Phasing PlanDrawing · PDF | 3 Aug 2023 | View |
| Phase 1 Overall LayoutDrawing · PDF | 3 Aug 2023 | View |
| Phase 1 - Detailed Site Entrance LayoutDrawing · PDF | 3 Aug 2023 | View |
| Phase 1 - Site SectionsDrawing · PDF | 3 Aug 2023 | View |
| Phase 2 - Overall Site LayoutDrawing · PDF | 3 Aug 2023 | View |
| Phase 2 - Site SectionsDrawing · PDF | 3 Aug 2023 | View |
| Site Access Road - Longitudinal SectionDrawing · PDF | 3 Aug 2023 | View |
| Site Access Road - Typical Sections and DetailsDrawing · PDF | 3 Aug 2023 | View |
| Site Access Road LayoutDrawing · PDF | 3 Aug 2023 | View |
| Site Investigation - Land Borehole LayoutDrawing · PDF | 3 Aug 2023 | View |
| Site Investigation - Marine Borehole and Wash Probe LayoutDrawing · PDF | 3 Aug 2023 | View |
| Vicinity PlanDrawing · PDF | 3 Aug 2023 | View |
Documents open on the council website. Browse council documents if a link has changed.
We haven’t collected any decision conditions for this application.
No related records were published in this section.
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.