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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The Manse, 5 Manse Lane, Stromness Orkney KW16 3AP
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Council sourceRemove rooflights and install six replacement rooflights, form openings and install two windows in gable, paint and render walls, install replacement cills, gate, and garage door, and internal alterations including removal of partitions and staircase, and reconfiguration of first and attic floor
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View council map| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Location Plan & Existing Ground Floor PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF | 25 Feb 2026 | View |
| Existing Site PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF | 25 Feb 2026 | View |
| Location PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF | 25 Feb 2026 | View |
| Proposed Ground Floor PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF | 25 Feb 2026 | View |
| Proposed First Floor PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF | 25 Feb 2026 | View |
| Proposed Attic Floor PlanDrawing - Approved · PDF | 25 Feb 2026 | View |
| Proposed ElevationsDrawing - Approved · PDF | 25 Feb 2026 | View |
| ApprovedDecision Notice · PDF | 25 Feb 2026 | View |
| Orkney Heritage SocietyConsultation Response · PDF | 16 Dec 2025 | View |
| Site & Existing Ground Floor PlanOther · PDF | 14 Nov 2025 | View |
| Design StatementSupporting Document · PDF | 14 Nov 2025 | 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Understand pending consideration, approved, refused and withdrawn planning applications.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.