Project Types

Arkata supports 9 project types. The type you choose determines what lifecycle phases are available for tracking progress.

Available types

Code	Full Name	Use Case
PA	Planning Application	Full planning permission applications — the most common type
RG	Regularisation	Regularising existing unauthorised development
DNO	Development Notification Order	Minor works that require notification rather than full permission
DS	Dangerous Structure	Dangerous structure assessments and interventions
CMP	Compliance	Compliance submissions for existing permits
GS	General Service	General professional services (no permit lifecycle)
PC	Pre-Consultation	Pre-application consultations with the PA
CD	Certificate of Development	Certificate applications
Other	Other	Anything that doesn’t fit the categories above — no lifecycle phases

Choosing the right type

If you’re submitting a full planning application, use PA
If the work is regularising something already built, use RG
For minor works notifications, use DNO
For professional services not tied to a permit, use GS or Other

The project type cannot be changed after creation. If you picked the wrong type, create a new project with the correct type.

Lifecycle differences

Each type has a different set of phases. PA projects have the most (18 phases across 4 stages). Simpler types like CMP have just 3 phases. Other has no lifecycle at all. See Lifecycle Phases for the full breakdown.

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