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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Cedars, Lockhurst Hatch Lane, Shere, Guildford, GU5 9JN
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Council sourceApplication under section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) to vary condition 17 (permitted development rights) of planning permission 25/P/00768 approved 09/03/2026 for the erection of new self-build dwelling following demolition of existing dwelling.
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View council map| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Decision noticeDecision · PDF | 16 Jul 2026 | View |
| Delegated officer reportReport · PDF | 16 Jul 2026 | View |
| Application form redactedApplication Form · PDF | 1 Apr 2026 | View |
| Existing location and block planDrawing · PDF | 1 Apr 2026 | View |
| Proposed location and block planDrawing · PDF | 1 Apr 2026 | View |
| Supporting statementApplication Document · PDF | 1 Apr 2026 | 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Understand pending consideration, approved, refused and withdrawn planning applications.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.