| Application Number | 24/00999/FUL |
| Status | Approved |
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Valid07/01/2025 -
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Date14/05/2025 -
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| Summary | |
| Application Number | 24/00999/FUL |
| Location Address | 23-29 Shrubbery Avenue Worcester WR1 1QN |
| Proposal | Change of use from residential care home (use class C2) to 5No. residential dwellings (use class C3) |
| Status | Approval |
| Application Type | Full planning permission |
| Appeal Decision | N/A |
| Important Dates | |
| Application Received Date | 19/12/2024 |
| Application Valid Date | 07/01/2025 |
| Consultation Start Date | 23/01/2025 |
| Site Visited / Site Notice Date | |
| Consultation End | 13/02/2025 |
| Advert Expiry | 05/02/2025 |
| Committee Date (if applicable) | |
| Committee Agenda | |
| Decision Date | 14/05/2025 |
| Further Information | |
| Expected Decision Level | Delegated |
| Case Officer | Laura Wall |
| Parish | Worcester City |
| Ward | Arboretum Ward |
| Applicant | Mr Adam Read, Read Investment Holdings Ltd |
| Agent | Mr Adam Read, Read Investment Holdings Ltd |
| Agent Address | Fulford House Newbold Terrace Leamington Spa Warks CV32 4EA |
| Condition Details / Information Notes |
| The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission. Reason: To conform with the requirements of Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004. |
| The development hereby permitted shall be carried out and completed in accordance with the following approved plans and associated documents and the specifications and recommendations contained therein, except where otherwise stipulated by conditions attached to this permission Elevations as Proposed (Drawing No: 24059 / 06c) Floor Plans as Proposed (Drawing No: 24059 / 05c) Boundary Wall Plan (Drawing No: 24059 / 20b) Site Layout Plan as Proposed (Drawing No: 24059 / 10C) Reason: To ensure compliance with the approved scheme. |
| Before the first occupation of the development hereby permitted a plan showing the siting and details of three swift nesting features shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved details shall be fully implemented and retained thereafter. Reason: To ensure the development contributes to the conservation and enhancement of biodiversity within the site and the wider area in accordance with policy SWDP22 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan. |
| Prior to the first occupation of the development hereby permitted, the details set out in the submitted Water Management Statement shall be fully implemented and remain thereafter. Reason: To ensure that an appropriate sustainable drainage system is provided to serve the development in accordance with policy SWDP29 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan 2016. |
| Prior to their installation details of any external lighting in association with the development hereby approved shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The scheme shall include: - layout plans / elevations with luminaire locations annotated. The approved lighting scheme shall be installed, maintained and operated in accordance with the relevant approved details / measures unless details are first submitted to and approved in lighting by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To minimise light pollution from the operation of development and to ensure that the proposals are in accordance with the requirements Policies SWDP21, SWDP22 and SWDP25 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan 2016 and the aims and objectives of the NPPF. |
| The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in strict accordance with the recommendations set out in the submitted Arboricultural Impact Assessment and Protection Plan carried out by Mat Reid of MHP Arboriculture submitted 7th May 2025. Reason: To ensure the development contributes to the conservation and enhancement of biodiversity within the site and the wider area in accordance with policy SWDP22 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan. |
| No development shall take place until a programme of archaeological work, including a Written Scheme of Investigation, has been submitted to and approved by the local planning authority in writing. The scheme shall include an assessment of significance and research questions; and: 1) The programme and methodology of site investigation and recording. 2) The programme for post investigation assessment. 3) Provision to be made for analysis of the site investigation and recording. 4) Provision to be made for publication and dissemination of the analysis and records of the site investigation. 5) Provision to be made for archive deposition of the analysis and records of the site investigation. 6) Nomination of a competent person or persons/organisation to undertake the works set out within the Written Scheme of Investigation. Reason: In accordance with the requirements of paragraphs 207 and 218 of the National Planning Policy Framework and SWDP 6 & 24 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan 2016. Parking compliance condition. |
| The development shall not be occupied until the site investigation and post investigation assessment has been completed in accordance with the programme set out in the Written Scheme of Investigation approved under condition 3 and the provision made for analysis, publication and dissemination of results and archive deposition has been secured. Reason: In accordance with the requirements of paragraphs 207 and 218 of the National Planning Policy Framework and SWDP 6 & 24 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan 2016. |
| The Development hereby approved shall not commence until a Construction Environmental Management Plan has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. This shall include but not be limited to the following:- a) Measures to ensure that vehicles leaving the site do not deposit mud or other detritus on the public highway; b) Details of site operative parking areas, material storage areas and the location of site operatives facilities as required; c) details of the maximum size of delivery vehicle and arrangements for unloading and manoeuvring. d) Traffic management measures for construction vehicles to include temporary signage and the use of a banksman to oversee all vehicular manoeuvres; e) Measures to demonstrate that those immediately affected by the construction works will be kept informed and due consideration and courtesy will be shown to the local community. The measures set out in the approved Plan shall be carried out and complied with in full during the construction of the development hereby approved. Unless otherwise first submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To ensure the provision of adequate on-site facilities and in the interests of highway safety. |
| Prior to first occupation of the development hereby approved, a comprehensive landscape scheme shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, with biodiversity enhancements and a 5-year maintenance plan. It must show details of all planting areas, tree and plant species, numbers and planting sizes and shall include planting along the eastern boundary of the site. The proposed means of enclosure and screening should also be included, together with details of any mounding, walls and fences and hard surface materials to be used throughout the proposed development. The proposals shall also include provision for the movement of hedgehogs. The entire landscaping scheme shall be completed by the end of the planting season immediately following the completion of the development or the site being brought into use, whichever is the sooner. Any trees or plants shown on the approved landscaping scheme to be planted or retained that die, are removed, are damaged or become diseased, or grassed areas that become eroded or damaged, within 5 years of the completion of the approved landscaping scheme, shall be replaced by the end of the next planting season. Replacement trees and plants shall be of the same size and species as those lost, unless the Local Planning Authority first approves alternatives in writing. Reason: To enhance the site for biodiversity in accordance with paragraphs 187, 192 and 193 of the revised National Planning Policy Framework, Policy SWDP 22 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan, and in order for the Council to comply with Section 40 of the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006. |
| During the construction works hereby approved operations to or from the site shall only be carried out between the following hours:- 08.30 am and 18:00 on Monday to Friday. Not at all on Saturdays, Sundays or Bank/Public Holidays. Reason: To maintain the residential amenity of the surrounding residential development in accordance with policy SWDP 21 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan and the aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework. Working hours. |
| Deliveries to the development shall only be made between the following hours:- 09.00 am - 18:00 on Monday to Friday. Not at all on Saturdays, Sundays or Bank/Public Holidays. Reason:- To ensure the proposal preserves residential amenity and to prevent unacceptable noise pollution to the detriment of human health contrary to policy SWDP31 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan. |
| Prior to first occupation of the development hereby approved details of refuse and recycling bin storage including their locations and details of any bin stores shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details, unless otherwise first submitted to and agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To ensure that adequate provision for waste and recycling is provided in accordance with policy SWDP33 and to ensure that the proposals represent quality design in accordance with policy SWDP21 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan. |
| Prior to their first use on site details and samples of the materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the proposed dwelling hereby permitted shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The details to be submitted shall include:- b) details of the type, colour, texture, size and design of roofing materials. c) details of the type, colour, texture, finish of the proposed brickwork g) external joinery details along with details of the proposed external window and door openings. h) details of external doors and windows including information on finish. j) details of the type, colour, texture, finish of any rainwater goods. k) details of the type, colour, texture of the proposed mortar. l) full details of any proposed alterations to fine architectural details to the frontage of the building such as header and sill detailing. The development shall be carried out using the materials as approved, unless otherwise first submitted to and agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority. Reason - To ensure that the new materials are in keeping with the surroundings and represent quality design in accordance with policy SWDP21 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan. |
| The Applicant is advised to review and incorporate the principles and standards of Secured by Design Guidance. Details can be found at https://www.securedbydesign.com/guidance/design-guides. The Secured by Design initiative give excellent guidance on crime prevention through the environmental design and also on the physical measures. Within Secured by Design guide, details the police preferred specification. The Applicant is also encouraged to apply for the Secured by Design Award. |
| The attention of the applicant is drawn to the need to keep the highway free from any mud or other material emanating from the application site during the construction phase of the development. |
| A fee is chargeable for the provision of archaeological curatorial services. The service includes advice and liaison throughout the archaeological works, including the provision of a brief (if requested), checking the Written Scheme of Investigation for compliance with local and national standards, monitoring fieldwork and ensuring any archaeological reports generated by the project are acceptable. The Archaeology and Planning Advisor will be happy to offer advice on all stages of the proceedings. Additional site visits will be chargeable at £60 per visit if required if it is considered that breaches of condition have taken place or when other situations arise that require a visit additional to the usual service. As this scheme is considered to be a small-scale development of less than 1-ha the fee for curatorial services will be £224.00 (Inc VAT). |
| Worcester City Council has the responsibility to ensure that all new properties are officially registered. Part of the process is to notify the necessary internal departments of the Council and external authorities, such as Royal Mail and the emergency services. Once you are in a position to submit an application you can apply using the following link https://www.worcester.gov.uk/planning/street-naming-numbering or if you have any questions you can email snn@worcester.gov.uk Please remember that if you do not contact Street Naming & Numbering to register the address, any new occupant will be unable to receive post or services. |
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In addition to consultations with the consultee listed, we will publicise the application in accordance with national requirements and our local policy. This publicity usually takes the form of letters to nearby properties, the posting of site notices and/or the placing of a public notice in our local newspapers.
| Address | Sent | Reply Received |
|---|---|---|
| 19 Shrubbery Avenue WORCESTER WR1 1QN | 07/01/2025 | 02/02/2025 |
| 50 Shrubbery Avenue WORCESTER WR1 1QH | 07/01/2025 | 20/01/2025 |
| 33 Shrubbery Avenue WORCESTER WR1 1QN | 07/01/2025 | 25/01/2025 |
| 9 Shrubbery Avenue WORCESTER WR1 1QN | 07/01/2025 | 07/02/2025 |
| 1 Gresham Court Shrubbery Avenue WORCESTER WR1 1QH | 07/01/2025 | |
| 10 Gresham Court Shrubbery Avenue WORCESTER WR1 1QH | 07/01/2025 | |
| 10 St Georges Lane South WORCESTER WR1 1QZ | 07/01/2025 | |
| 11 Gresham Court Shrubbery Avenue WORCESTER WR1 1QH | 07/01/2025 | |
| 11 Shrubbery Avenue WORCESTER WR1 1QN | 07/01/2025 | |
| 12 Gresham Court Shrubbery Avenue WORCESTER WR1 1QH | 07/01/2025 | |
| 12 St Georges Lane South WORCESTER WR1 1QZ | 07/01/2025 | |
| 13 Shrubbery Avenue WORCESTER WR1 1QN | 07/01/2025 | |
| 14 Gresham Court Shrubbery Avenue WORCESTER WR1 1QH | 07/01/2025 | |
| 15 Gresham Court Shrubbery Avenue WORCESTER WR1 1QH | 07/01/2025 | |
| 15 Shrubbery Avenue WORCESTER WR1 1QN | 07/01/2025 | |
| 16 Gresham Court Shrubbery Avenue WORCESTER WR1 1QH | 07/01/2025 | |
| 17 Gresham Court Shrubbery Avenue WORCESTER WR1 1QH | 07/01/2025 | |
| 17 Shrubbery Avenue WORCESTER WR1 1QN | 07/01/2025 | |
| 18 Gresham Court Shrubbery Avenue WORCESTER WR1 1QH | 07/01/2025 | |
| 19 Gresham Court Shrubbery Avenue WORCESTER WR1 1QH | 07/01/2025 | |
| 2 Gresham Court Shrubbery Avenue WORCESTER WR1 1QH | 07/01/2025 | |
| 2 St Georges Lane South WORCESTER WR1 1QZ | 07/01/2025 | |
| 20 Gresham Court Shrubbery Avenue WORCESTER WR1 1QH | 07/01/2025 | |
| 21 Gresham Court Shrubbery Avenue WORCESTER WR1 1QH | 07/01/2025 | |
| 21 Shrubbery Avenue WORCESTER WR1 1QN | 07/01/2025 | |
| 22 Gresham Court Shrubbery Avenue WORCESTER WR1 1QH | 07/01/2025 | |
| 23 Gresham Court Shrubbery Avenue WORCESTER WR1 1QH | 07/01/2025 | |
| 24 Gresham Court Shrubbery Avenue WORCESTER WR1 1QH | 07/01/2025 | |
| 25 Gresham Court Shrubbery Avenue WORCESTER WR1 1QH | 07/01/2025 | |
| 3 Gresham Court Shrubbery Avenue WORCESTER WR1 1QH | 07/01/2025 | |
| 31 Shrubbery Avenue WORCESTER WR1 1QN | 07/01/2025 | |
| 35 Shrubbery Avenue WORCESTER WR1 1QN | 07/01/2025 | |
| 36 Shrubbery Avenue WORCESTER WR1 1QH | 07/01/2025 | |
| 37 Shrubbery Avenue WORCESTER WR1 1QN | 07/01/2025 | |
| 38 Shrubbery Avenue WORCESTER WR1 1QH | 07/01/2025 | |
| 39 Shrubbery Avenue WORCESTER WR1 1QP | 07/01/2025 | |
| 4 Gresham Court Shrubbery Avenue WORCESTER WR1 1QH | 07/01/2025 | |
| 4 St Georges Lane South WORCESTER WR1 1QZ | 07/01/2025 | |
| 40 Shrubbery Avenue WORCESTER WR1 1QH | 07/01/2025 | |
| 41 Shrubbery Avenue WORCESTER WR1 1QP | 07/01/2025 | |
| 42 Shrubbery Avenue WORCESTER WR1 1QH | 07/01/2025 | |
| 43 Shrubbery Avenue WORCESTER WR1 1QP | 07/01/2025 | |
| 44 Shrubbery Avenue WORCESTER WR1 1QH | 07/01/2025 | |
| 46 Shrubbery Avenue WORCESTER WR1 1QH | 07/01/2025 | |
| 48 Shrubbery Avenue WORCESTER WR1 1QH | 07/01/2025 | |
| 5 Gresham Court Shrubbery Avenue WORCESTER WR1 1QH | 07/01/2025 | |
| 52 Shrubbery Avenue WORCESTER WR1 1QH | 07/01/2025 | |
| 56 Shrubbery Avenue WORCESTER WR1 1QH | 07/01/2025 | |
| 6 Gresham Court Shrubbery Avenue WORCESTER WR1 1QH | 07/01/2025 | |
| 6 St Georges Lane South WORCESTER WR1 1QZ | 07/01/2025 | |
| 60 Shrubbery Avenue WORCESTER WR1 1QP | 07/01/2025 | |
| 7 Gresham Court Shrubbery Avenue WORCESTER WR1 1QH | 07/01/2025 | |
| 71A Flag Meadow Walk WORCESTER WR1 1QG | 07/01/2025 | |
| 73 Flag Meadow Walk WORCESTER WR1 1QU | 07/01/2025 | |
| 75 Flag Meadow Walk WORCESTER WR1 1QU | 07/01/2025 | |
| 76 Flag Meadow Walk WORCESTER WR1 1QQ | 07/01/2025 | |
| 8 Gresham Court Shrubbery Avenue WORCESTER WR1 1QH | 07/01/2025 | |
| 8 St Georges Lane South WORCESTER WR1 1QZ | 07/01/2025 | |
| 9 Gresham Court Shrubbery Avenue WORCESTER WR1 1QH | 07/01/2025 | |
| Baskerville Hall 24 Shrubbery Avenue Worcester WR1 1QT | 07/01/2025 | |
| Flat 1 Baskerville Hall 24 Shrubbery Avenue WORCESTER WR1 1QT | 07/01/2025 | |
| Flat 10 Baskerville Hall 24 Shrubbery Avenue WORCESTER WR1 1QT | 07/01/2025 | |
| Flat 11 Baskerville Hall 24 Shrubbery Avenue WORCESTER WR1 1QT | 07/01/2025 | |
| Flat 12 Baskerville Hall 24 Shrubbery Avenue WORCESTER WR1 1QT | 07/01/2025 | |
| Flat 2 Baskerville Hall 24 Shrubbery Avenue WORCESTER WR1 1QT | 07/01/2025 | |
| Flat 3 Baskerville Hall 24 Shrubbery Avenue WORCESTER WR1 1QT | 07/01/2025 | |
| Flat 4 Baskerville Hall 24 Shrubbery Avenue WORCESTER WR1 1QT | 07/01/2025 | |
| Flat 5 Baskerville Hall 24 Shrubbery Avenue WORCESTER WR1 1QT | 07/01/2025 | |
| Flat 6 Baskerville Hall 24 Shrubbery Avenue WORCESTER WR1 1QT | 07/01/2025 | |
| Flat 7 Baskerville Hall 24 Shrubbery Avenue WORCESTER WR1 1QT | 07/01/2025 | |
| Flat 8 Baskerville Hall 24 Shrubbery Avenue WORCESTER WR1 1QT | 07/01/2025 | |
| Flat 9 Baskerville Hall 24 Shrubbery Avenue WORCESTER WR1 1QT | 07/01/2025 | |
| Gresham Court Shrubbery Avenue WORCESTER WR1 1QH | 07/01/2025 | |
| 54 Shrubbery Avenue WORCESTER WR1 1QH | 07/01/2025 | 03/02/2025 |
Consultee List
| Name | Organisation | Sent | Reply Due | Reply Received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transport Planning Unit | 07/01/2025 | 28/01/2025 | ||
| (Air Quality) | Worcestershire Regulatory Services | 07/01/2025 | 28/01/2025 | |
| Aidan Smyth | Archaeology | 07/01/2025 | 28/01/2025 | |
| Chris Dobbs | Landscape Officer | 07/01/2025 | 28/01/2025 | |
| Councillor Hannah Cooper(Arboretum) | 07/01/2025 | 28/01/2025 | ||
| Councillor Karen Lewing(Arboretum) | 07/01/2025 | 28/01/2025 | ||
| Paul Collins | Conservation Officer | 07/01/2025 | 28/01/2025 | |
| Worcester City Council | Housing Strategy Officer | 07/01/2025 | 28/01/2025 | |
| Alvan Kingston | Tree and Landscape Officer | 23/01/2025 | 13/02/2025 |
Constraints List
| Constraints List |
| SWDP 24: Archaeological Sensitive Areas (ASA) |
| SWDP 6: Conservation Area |
| SWDP 5: Urban - Unsurveyed |
| Air Quality Management Area: Worcester City AQMA |
| No associated appeals |
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