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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St Johns The Evangelist Church, Stoke Road, Guildford
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Discharge of conditions 6 (nature conservation), 7 (bird nesting), 8 (external appearance) and 10 (lighting) of planning permission 25/P/01516 approved 18/3/2026.
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View council map| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Discharge of condition 6, 7, 8 and 10 certificateDecision · PDF | 29 Sept 2026 | View |
| Finish of gates confirmationCorrespondence | 28 Sept 2026 | View |
| Surrey wildlife trustCorrespondence · PDF | 25 Aug 2026 | View |
| Biodiversity enhancementApplication Document · PDF | 20 Aug 2026 | View |
| Proposed site planApplication Document · PDF | 20 Aug 2026 | View |
| Lighting infoApplication Document · PDF | 20 Aug 2026 | View |
| Email from agentCorrespondence | 20 Aug 2026 | View |
| Surrey wildlife trustCorrespondence · PDF | 5 Aug 2026 | View |
| Application form redactedApplication Form · PDF | 16 Jul 2026 | View |
| Phase one ecological reportApplication Document · PDF | 16 Jul 2026 | View |
| Biodiversity and nature improvementsApplication Document · PDF | 16 Jul 2026 | View |
| Volumetric lighting calculationApplication Document · PDF | 16 Jul 2026 | View |
| Proposed elevationsDrawing · PDF | 16 Jul 2026 | View |
| Light specification sheetsApplication Document · PDF | 16 Jul 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
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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.