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	STEP 5 - Contents > Issues to consider > Consulting about issues > Doing a SWOT analysis > Identifying priority issues   > Have a go -Step 5
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	What is the condition of the place? A key issue for you to consider is the physical condition of a heritage place-whether it is intact or in an advanced state of decay. It is usual to include some sort of statement about this in any management plan. A report about the state of a heritage place is called a 'condition report'. If you need to write one of these, you might think about the following issues. What is the extent of existing data and research about the place? Do previous studies or recommendations exist that can help us understand the condition? Do any particular problems need addressing? Does a problem affect all parts of the place in the same way? Does it affect all the values of the place or only some? How does the condition of the place compare with the condition of similar places elsewhere? Is it better or worse? What will happen if nothing is done about the current condition of the place? What is the likely impact on its heritage values? $ Do good records exist that will enable monitoring of changes in the condition of the place? .....