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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39B Graham Place, Stromness, Orkney KW16 3BY
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Council sourceConvert a former house to two flats, install two air source heat pumps with housing, replacement windows and doors and rainwater goods, paint external walls, install stone steps and a hand rail
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View council map| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Location PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF | 28 Nov 2024 | View |
| Site PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF | 28 Nov 2024 | View |
| Existing SectionDrawing - Approved · PDF | 28 Nov 2024 | View |
| Proposed Floor & Elevation PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF | 28 Nov 2024 | View |
| Proposed HandrailDrawing - Approved · PDF | 28 Nov 2024 | View |
| Proposed Windows and DoorsDrawing - Approved · PDF | 28 Nov 2024 | View |
| Proposed Heat Pump CoverDrawing - Approved · PDF | 28 Nov 2024 | View |
| ApprovedDecision Notice · PDF | 28 Nov 2024 | View |
| Environmental HealthConsultation Response · PDF | 11 Nov 2024 | View |
| Scottish WaterConsultation Response · PDF | 20 Sept 2024 | View |
| Orkney Heritage SocietyConsultation Response · PDF | 12 Sept 2024 | View |
| Policy Officer (Environment)Consultation Response · PDF | 2 Sept 2024 | View |
| Roads ServicesConsultation Response · PDF | 2 Sept 2024 | View |
| Biodiversity PhotosSupporting Document · PDF | 28 Aug 2024 | View |
| Biodiversity Enhancement FormSupporting Document · PDF | 20 Aug 2024 | View |
| Design StatementSupporting Document · PDF | 20 Jun 2024 | View |
| Planning PermissionApplication Form · PDF | 20 Jun 2024 | 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Understand pending consideration, approved, refused and withdrawn planning applications.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.