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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6 Seafield (Land Near), Finstown, Firth, Orkney, KW17 2EW
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Erect five self-catering pods with associated landscaping and parking
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View council map| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Local Review DecisionLocal Review - Decision · PDF | 29 Oct 2025 | View |
| Notice of ReviewLocal Review Document · PDF | 1 Jul 2025 | View |
| Artist ImpressionsDrawing - Refused · PDF | 27 Mar 2025 | View |
| Location PlanDrawing - Refused · PDF | 27 Mar 2025 | View |
| Visibility SplayDrawing - Refused · PDF | 27 Mar 2025 | View |
| Floor Plan and ElevationsDrawing - Refused · PDF | 27 Mar 2025 | View |
| Lighting PlanDrawing - Refused · PDF | 27 Mar 2025 | View |
| Floor & Elevation PlanDrawing - Refused · PDF | 27 Mar 2025 | View |
| Road and Access PlanDrawing - Refused · PDF | 27 Mar 2025 | View |
| Site PlanDrawing - Refused · PDF | 27 Mar 2025 | View |
| Drainage Layout PlanDrawing - Refused · PDF | 27 Mar 2025 | View |
| Site SectionsDrawing - Refused · PDF | 27 Mar 2025 | View |
| Planning Handling ReportPlanning Handling Report · PDF | 27 Mar 2025 | View |
| RefusedDecision Notice · PDF | 27 Mar 2025 | View |
| Environmental HealthConsultation Response · PDF | 20 Jan 2025 | View |
| Roads ServicesConsultation Response · PDF | 15 Jan 2025 | View |
| Historic Environment ScotlandConsultation Response · PDF | 9 Dec 2024 | View |
| Policy OfficerConsultation Response · PDF | 4 Dec 2024 | View |
| SEPA (Scottish Environment Protection Agency)Consultation Response · PDF | 4 Dec 2024 | View |
| Engineering ServicesConsultation Response · PDF | 4 Dec 2024 | View |
| Islands archaeologistConsultation Response · PDF | 2 Dec 2024 | View |
| Policy Officer - AccessConsultation Response · PDF | 2 Dec 2024 | View |
| Scottish WaterConsultation Response · PDF | 2 Dec 2024 | View |
| Policy Officer (Environment)Consultation Response · PDF | 27 Nov 2024 | View |
| Design & Access StatementSupporting Document · PDF | 26 Nov 2024 | View |
| SuDs ReportSupporting Document · PDF | 26 Nov 2024 | View |
| Roads ServicesConsultation Response · PDF | 28 Oct 2024 | View |
| Islands archaeologistConsultation Response · PDF | 17 Sept 2024 | View |
| Engineering ServicesConsultation Response · PDF | 4 Sept 2024 | View |
| SEPA (Scottish Environment Protection Agency)Consultation Response · PDF | 2 Sept 2024 | View |
| Roads ServicesConsultation Response · PDF | 21 Aug 2024 | View |
| Coastal & Marine Planning ReportSupporting Document · PDF | 19 Aug 2024 | View |
| Traffic StatementSupporting Document · PDF | 19 Aug 2024 | View |
| Policy Officer - AccessConsultation Response · PDF | 24 Jul 2024 | View |
| Policy Officer (Environment)Consultation Response · PDF | 22 Jul 2024 | View |
| Engineering ServicesConsultation Response · PDF | 17 Jul 2024 | View |
| SEPA (Scottish Environment Protection Agency)Consultation Response · PDF | 16 Jul 2024 | View |
| Scottish WaterConsultation Response · PDF | 12 Jul 2024 | View |
| Historic Environment ScotlandConsultation Response · PDF | 11 Jul 2024 | View |
| Planning StatementSupporting Document · PDF | 8 Jul 2024 | View |
| SEPA (Scottish Environment Protection Agency)Consultation Response · PDF | 25 Apr 2024 | View |
| Roads ServicesConsultation Response · PDF | 15 Apr 2024 | View |
| Islands archaeologistConsultation Response · PDF | 15 Apr 2024 | View |
| Site Specific Transport Statement ReportSupporting Document · PDF | 10 Apr 2024 | View |
| Policy Officer (Environment)Consultation Response · PDF | 2 Apr 2024 | View |
| Biodiversity Enhancement FormSupporting Document · PDF | 26 Mar 2024 | View |
| Policy Officer (Environment).Consultation Response · PDF | 13 Mar 2024 | View |
| Biodiversity Enhancement FormSupporting Document · PDF | 11 Mar 2024 | View |
| Letter of SupportSupporting Document · PDF | 11 Mar 2024 | View |
| Flood Risk AssessmentSupporting Document · PDF | 11 Mar 2024 | View |
| Biodiversity Enhancement FormSupporting Document · PDF | 1 Feb 2024 | View |
| Policy Officer (Environment)Consultation Response · PDF | 1 Feb 2024 | View |
| Development and Marine PlanningConsultation Response · PDF | 22 Dec 2023 | View |
| Historic Environment ScotlandConsultation Response · PDF | 20 Dec 2023 | View |
| Further Response - SEPAConsultation Response · PDF | 19 Dec 2023 | View |
| SEPAConsultation Response · PDF | 14 Dec 2023 | View |
| Scottish WaterConsultation Response · PDF | 14 Dec 2023 | View |
| Environmental PlannerConsultation Response · PDF | 13 Dec 2023 | View |
| Consultation ResponseConsultation Response · PDF | 13 Dec 2023 | View |
| Drainage ReportSupporting Document · PDF | 1 Dec 2023 | View |
| BiodiversitySupporting Document · PDF | 25 Sept 2023 | View |
| Flood Risk AssessmentSupporting Document · PDF | 25 Sept 2023 | View |
| Flood Risk Assessment ChecklistSupporting Document · PDF | 25 Sept 2023 | View |
| Design & Access StatementSupporting Document · PDF | 21 Aug 2023 | View |
| Market Research ReportSupporting Document · PDF | 21 Aug 2023 | View |
| Planning PermissionApplication Form · PDF | 21 Aug 2023 | 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.