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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Mount Alvernia Hospital, 46 Harvey Road, Guildford, GU1 3LX
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Mount Alvernia Hospital, 46 Harvey Road, Guildford, GU1 3LX
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View council mapG1 Mixed species Prune to Clear structure/wires/buildings by 2m Prune foliage from 4 shrub trees in group that are restricting access to seating, footpaths and away from windows. 1x buddleia on lower level and 2x stags horn schuma on upper level. Remove deadwood overhanging footpath 1 Acacia species Pollard to Specified Height Repollard to leave standing height of 4 metres 4 Common lime Climbing Aerial Inspection 12 Common yew Prune Specific Branch/Limb Prune away 1 snapped branch hanging over footpath (Waterden Road Conservation Area).
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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Officer reportReport · PDF | 4 Apr 2025 | View |
| Decision noticeDecision · PDF | 4 Apr 2025 | View |
| Application form redactedApplication Form · PDF | 26 Feb 2025 | View |
| Tree condition survey reportApplication Document · PDF | 26 Feb 2025 | View |
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Council milestones and published deadlines. A deadline passing does not confirm a decision.
A published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
Council sourceA published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
Council sourceA published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
Council sourceA published target or deadline. It does not confirm an outcome.
Council sourceConditions aren’t listed here. Read the council decision notice for the full decision and conditions.
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Understand pending consideration, approved, refused and withdrawn planning applications.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.