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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Former SCC HQ County Hall Penrhyn Road Kingston Upon Thames KT1 2EA
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Former SCC HQ County Hall Penrhyn Road Kingston Upon Thames KT1 2EA
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View council mapDetails required for Conditions 5 (Landscaping Scheme), 36 (Urban Greening Factor), 47 (Means of Enclosure), 51 (Flood Defence Wall), 52 (Access Gate Details), 54 (Play Equipment) and 57 (Lighting Strategy) of planning permission 25/02512/FUL (Variation of Condition Application under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to carry out development following amendments to Condition 1 (Approved Plans), Condition 12 (Evidence), Condition 28 (Energy Strategy) and Condition 33 (Biodiversity Method Statement) of planning permission 21/03939/FUL (Refurbishment, restoration and extension of the County Hall (Grade II*) to provide flexible commercial use (class E) and residential use (class C3), demolition of The Canteen Building and The Computer Wing Building, erection of replacement buildings of between 2 and 6 storeys for residential use (class C3), alterations to the existing boundary including Nos. 5 & 7 Milner Road, new means of access, associated public realm and landscaping, highway works, car and cycle parking and all ancillary and associated work.) to allow the removal of basement below Block A2 to reflect an updated energy strategy and waste management strategy, amendment at ground level to cycle parking, drainage, landscaping and refuse. (This application is accompanied by an Environmental Impact Assessment Statement of Conformity)
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| Typical Detail - Kerbs & Edging Details - Sheet 1 (rev T03)Drawing · PDF | 20 Aug 2026 | View |
| Typical Detail - Paving Details - Sheet 6 (rev T03)Drawing · PDF | 20 Aug 2026 | View |
| Typical Detail - Paving Details - Sheet 5 (rev T03)Drawing · PDF | 20 Aug 2026 | View |
| Typical Detail - Paving Details - Sheet 3 (rev T03)Drawing · PDF | 20 Aug 2026 | View |
| Typical Detail - Paving Details - Sheet 2 (rev T03)Drawing · PDF | 20 Aug 2026 | View |
| Typical Detail - Paving Details - Sheet 1 (rev T03)Drawing · PDF | 20 Aug 2026 | View |
| Tree Planting Plan and ScheduleDrawing · PDF | 20 Aug 2026 | View |
| Planting Plan and Schedule 1Drawing · PDF | 20 Aug 2026 | View |
| GA - Landscape PlanDrawing · PDF | 20 Aug 2026 | View |
| Typical Detail - Planting Details - Sheet 3Drawing · PDF | 20 Aug 2026 | View |
| Typical Detail - Planting Details - Sheet 1Drawing · PDF | 20 Aug 2026 | View |
| Typical Detail - Pergola Details - Sheet 1Drawing · PDF | 20 Aug 2026 | View |
| Typical Detail - Furniture Details - Sheet 5Drawing · PDF | 20 Aug 2026 | View |
| Typical Detail - Furniture Details - Sheet 1Drawing · PDF | 20 Aug 2026 | View |
| Landscape Management PlanSupporting Documents · PDF | 20 Aug 2026 | View |
| Application Form (No personal data)Application Form · PDF | 21 Jul 2026 | View |
| Urban Greening FactorDrawing · PDF | 21 Jul 2026 | View |
| Cover LetterSupporting Documents · PDF | 21 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.