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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Waverley Cottage, Manor Farm, Wanborough, Guildford, GU3 2JR
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T1 - Walnut - Reduce by approx 6ft concentrating on garden side with minimal of over barn. Finished Height - 18ft and diameter 15ft. T2 - Yew - Reduce by 3-4 ft and shape. Finished height of 17ft and width of 15ft. T3 - Catalpa - Reduce by approx 6ft and shape. Finished height of approx 20ft and diameter of 12ft (Wanborough Conservation Area).
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View council map| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Decision noticeDecision · PDF | 5 Aug 2026 | View |
| Officer reportReport · PDF | 5 Aug 2026 | View |
| PhotoPhoto | 9 Jul 2026 | View |
| Photo 1Photo | 9 Jul 2026 | View |
| Photo 2Photo | 9 Jul 2026 | View |
| Application form redactedApplication Form · PDF | 1 Jul 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Understand pending consideration, approved, refused and withdrawn planning applications.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.