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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Castleton, 2 Warwicks Bench Road, Guildford, GU1 3TL
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Discharge of condition 3 (self build occupation), 4 (waste management plan), 5 (external materials), 6 (secure bike storage), 8 (landscaping), 9 (water efficiency) and 17 (external lighting) of planning permission 25/P/00493 approved 31/07/2025
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View council map| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Discharge of conditions 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 and 17Decision · PDF | 12 May 2026 | View |
| External stairs and balustradeDrawing · PDF | 6 May 2026 | View |
| Proposed front doorDrawing · PDF | 6 May 2026 | View |
| Landscaping planDrawing · PDF | 6 May 2026 | View |
| Proposed windows and doors (excl front door)Drawing · PDF | 6 May 2026 | View |
| Planting maintenance scheduleApplication Document · PDF | 6 May 2026 | View |
| Scc highwaysCorrespondence · PDF | 9 Apr 2026 | View |
| Landscaping external lighting and bike storageDrawing · PDF | 10 Mar 2026 | View |
| External lighting documentApplication Document · PDF | 10 Mar 2026 | View |
| Water calculation.Application Document · PDF | 10 Mar 2026 | View |
| Landscaping detailsApplication Document · PDF | 10 Mar 2026 | View |
| Secure bike storageApplication Document · PDF | 10 Mar 2026 | View |
| External materialsApplication Document · PDF | 10 Mar 2026 | View |
| Waste managementApplication Document · PDF | 10 Mar 2026 | View |
| Condition 3 statementApplication Document · PDF | 10 Mar 2026 | View |
| Application formApplication Form · PDF | 10 Mar 2026 | View |
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Conditions 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Understand pending consideration, approved, refused and withdrawn planning applications.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.