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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Bridge House, 1 Walnut Tree Close, Guildford, GU1 4GA
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Council sourceHard and soft landscaping works including removal of existing frontage tree and installation of a replacement tree, replacement of existing brick surfacing to the stairs and ramp with granite paving incorporating integrated lighting, refurbishment of the entrance canopy including new PPC grey metal cladding to the entrance and south western corner canopies with integrated lighting and lighting strategy including removal of globe lanterns and installation of new light fixtures. (Amended on 22/09/2026)
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View council map| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Officer reportReport · PDF | 2 Oct 2026 | View |
| Decision noticeDecision · PDF | 2 Oct 2026 | View |
| Tetra n�1 led wall light spec sheetOther · PDF | 31 Aug 2026 | View |
| Location of light fixturesPhoto | 31 Aug 2026 | View |
| Signage details 02Drawing · PDF | 20 Aug 2026 | View |
| Signage details 03Drawing · PDF | 20 Aug 2026 | View |
| Signage details 01Drawing · PDF | 20 Aug 2026 | View |
| External elevations - proposedDrawing · PDF | 10 Aug 2026 | View |
| Heritage statementApplication Document · PDF | 19 Jun 2026 | View |
| Application form - redactedApplication Form · PDF | 29 May 2026 | View |
| Offical copy of register of titleApplication Document · PDF | 29 May 2026 | View |
| Arboricultural impact assessmentApplication Document · PDF | 29 May 2026 | View |
| Signage detailsDrawing · PDF | 29 May 2026 | View |
| Design and access statementApplication Document · PDF | 29 May 2026 | View |
| Landscape management planApplication Document · PDF | 29 May 2026 | View |
| Proposed external worksDrawing · PDF | 29 May 2026 | View |
| Proposed external elevationsDrawing · PDF | 29 May 2026 | View |
| Proposed entrancePhoto | 29 May 2026 | View |
| Planting planDrawing · PDF | 29 May 2026 | View |
| Location planDrawing · PDF | 29 May 2026 | View |
| Existing external planDrawing · PDF | 29 May 2026 | View |
| Existing external elevationsDrawing · PDF | 29 May 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.