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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Council sourceDetails required for Condition 3 (Cladding details) of planning permission 25/02943/LBC (Listed Building Application to alter the roof finishes, roof lights, roof lanterns, install smoke shaft exit points at roof level and install ventilation and thermal insulation at roof level of the former Surrey County Hall.)
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View council map| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application Form (No personal data)Application Form · PDF | 1 Oct 2026 | View |
| Building D Proposed Smokestack Vents Elevation and SectionsDrawing · PDF | 1 Oct 2026 | View |
| Cover LetterSupporting Documents · PDF | 1 Oct 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Understand pending consideration, approved, refused and withdrawn planning applications.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.