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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Whitelett, (Land Near), Ness Road, Westray,
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View council map| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| ApprovedDrawing - Non-Material Variation · PDF | 2 Jun 2025 | View |
| Silt TrapDrawing - Approved · PDF | 3 Dec 2024 | View |
| TankDrawing - Approved · PDF | 3 Dec 2024 | View |
| Door and Window ScheduleDrawing - Approved · PDF | 3 Dec 2024 | View |
| Elevations - Proposed Garage/WorkshopDrawing - Approved · PDF | 3 Dec 2024 | View |
| Floor Plan - Proposed HouseDrawing - Approved · PDF | 3 Dec 2024 | View |
| 3D ImagesDrawing - Approved · PDF | 3 Dec 2024 | View |
| Elevations - Proposed GreenhouseDrawing - Approved · PDF | 3 Dec 2024 | View |
| Underfloor Heating PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF | 3 Dec 2024 | View |
| Structural DesignDrawing - Approved · PDF | 3 Dec 2024 | View |
| Roof Plan - Proposed HouseDrawing - Approved · PDF | 3 Dec 2024 | View |
| Solar PanelDrawing - Approved · PDF | 3 Dec 2024 | View |
| Elevations - Proposed HouseDrawing - Approved · PDF | 3 Dec 2024 | View |
| Water & Drainage PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF | 3 Dec 2024 | View |
| Location PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF | 3 Dec 2024 | View |
| Site PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF | 3 Dec 2024 | View |
| ApprovedDecision Notice · PDF | 3 Dec 2024 | View |
| Planning Handling ReportPlanning Handling Report · PDF | 2 Dec 2024 | View |
| Kirkwall Airport ? Senior PilotConsultation Response · PDF | 31 Oct 2024 | View |
| Roads ServicesConsultation Response · PDF | 21 Oct 2024 | View |
| HIAL (Highlands & Islands Airports Ltd)Consultation Response · PDF | 7 Oct 2024 | View |
| Policy Officer (Environment)Consultation Response · PDF | 7 Oct 2024 | View |
| Scottish WaterConsultation Response · PDF | 3 Oct 2024 | View |
| Supporting StatementSupporting Document · PDF | 24 Sept 2024 | View |
| Design StatementSupporting Document · PDF | 24 Sept 2024 | View |
| Biodiversity Enhancement FormSupporting Document · PDF | 24 Sept 2024 | View |
| SAP ReportOther · PDF | 24 Sept 2024 | View |
| Percolation Test CertificateOther · PDF | 24 Sept 2024 | View |
| Landscaping PlanSupporting Document · PDF | 5 Aug 2024 | View |
| Planning PermissionApplication Form · PDF | 5 Aug 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.