| Application Number | 25/00103/FUL |
| Status | Approved |
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Valid26/02/2025 -
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Date30/09/2025 -
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| Summary | |
| Application Number | 25/00103/FUL |
| Location Address | 5 Deansway Worcester WR1 2JG |
| Proposal | Conversion of existing offices and second floor extension to form 9 no. apartments. |
| Status | Approval |
| Application Type | Full planning permission |
| Appeal Decision | N/A |
| Important Dates | |
| Application Received Date | 06/02/2025 |
| Application Valid Date | 26/02/2025 |
| Consultation Start Date | 10/04/2025 |
| Site Visited / Site Notice Date | |
| Consultation End | 04/09/2025 |
| Advert Expiry | 26/03/2025 |
| Committee Date (if applicable) | |
| Committee Agenda | |
| Decision Date | 30/09/2025 |
| Further Information | |
| Expected Decision Level | Delegated |
| Case Officer | Rebecca Black |
| Parish | Worcester City |
| Ward | Cathedral Ward |
| Applicant | Mandy Jones, Harrison Clark Rickerbys Limited |
| Agent | Mr Kevin Davis, DJD Architects |
| Agent Address | 2 St Oswalds Road Worcester WR1 1HZ |
| 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: Location plan 101(A) Existing site plan 102 Proposed site plan 103(A) Existing ground and first floor plans 110 Existing second floor and roof plans 111 Door and window types plans 140 Original detail locations 141 Existing fire places 142 Proposed ground and first floor plans 120 Proposed second floor and roof plans 121(B) Existing elevations 112 Existing elevations within garden 113 Proposed elevations 122(B) Proposed elevations within garden 123(B) 3D view 1 130(B) 3D view 2 131(A) 3D view 3 132(A) 3D view 4 133(A) Bike store 150 Design, Access and Heritage Statement Cultural Heritage Desk-Based Impact Assessment and Statement of Significance Energy Assessment Bat Survey Vertical Bike Rack Information Sheet Bike Stair Ramp Information Sheet Reason: To ensure compliance with the approved scheme. |
| Prior to the commencement of the external works, samples and full particulars of all external facing materials to be used shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall not be carried out other than in accordance with the approved details. Reason: To protect, conserve and enhance the significance of heritage assets and to ensure that the new materials are in keeping with the surroundings and/or represent quality design in accordance with policies SWDP 6, SWDP21 and SWDP24 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan. |
| (A) 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. (B) 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 (A) 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 NPPF and policy SWDP 6 & 24 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan 2016. |
| Prior to the occupation of the development hereby permitted a scheme of landscaping shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The landscaping scheme shall include: a) a schedule of proposed planting - indicating species, sizes at time of planting and numbers/densities of plants and trees. b) a written specification outlining cultivation and other operations associated with plant and grass establishment. c) a schedule of maintenance, including watering and the control of competitive weed growth, for a minimum period of five years from first planting. All planting and seeding/turfing shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details in the first planting and seeding/turfing seasons following the completion or first occupation of the development, whichever is the sooner, and thereafter retained and /or replaced. Reason: To ensure the proposed development would provide high quality landscaping and provide an appropriate external amenity area for future occupants of the approved development, in accordance with policies SWDP21 and SWDP25 of South Worcestershire Development Plan (2016) and the requirements of the of National Planning Policy Framework. |
| Prior to the first use/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. |
| In the event that contamination is found at any time when carrying out the approved development that was not previously identified it must be reported immediately to the Local Planning Authority. The applicant is advised to immediately seek the advice of an independent geo-environmental consultant experienced in contaminated land risk assessment, including intrusive investigations and remediation. No further works should be undertaken in the areas of suspected contamination, other than that work required to be carried out as part of an approved remediation scheme, unless otherwise agreed by the Local Planning Authority, until requirements 1 to 4 below have been complied with: 1. Detailed site investigation and risk assessment must be undertaken by competent persons in accordance with the Environment Agency's Land Contamination: Risk Management' guidance and a written report of the findings produced. The risk assessment must be designed to assess the nature and extent of suspected contamination and approved by the Local Planning Authority prior to any further development taking place. 2. Where identified as necessary, a detailed remediation scheme to bring the site to a condition suitable for the intended use by removing unacceptable risks to identified receptors must be prepared and is subject to the approval of the Local Planning Authority in advance of undertaking. The remediation scheme must ensure that the site will not qualify as Contaminated Land under Part 2A Environmental Protection Act 1990 in relation to the intended use of the land after remediation. 3. The approved remediation scheme must be carried out in accordance with its terms prior to the re-commencement of any site works in the areas of suspected contamination, other than that work required to carry out remediation, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. 4. Following completion of measures identified in the approved remediation scheme a verification report that demonstrates the effectiveness of the remediation carried out must be produced and is subject to the approval of the Local Planning Authority prior to the occupation of any buildings on site. Reason: To ensure that the risks from land contamination to the future users of the land and neighbouring land are minimised, together with those to controlled waters, property, and ecosystems, and to ensure that the development can be carried out safely without unacceptable risks to workers, neighbours and other offsite receptors. |
| Prior to occupation of the development hereby permitted, a satisfactory Secured by Design inspection must take place and the resulting Secured by Design certificate shall be submitted to and approved by the local planning authority in writing. Reason: To ensure that the development maintains and enhances community safety SWDP 21 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan 2016). |
| No demolition, construction or engineering works shall take place on any Sunday, Bank Holiday or Public Holiday, and such works shall only take place between the hours of 08.00 to 18.00 weekdays and 08.00 to 14.00 Saturdays. No plant, machinery or equipment associated with such works shall be started up or operational on the development site outside of these permitted hours. Reason: To mitigate the impact of construction to neighbouring residents in accordance with Policy SWDP 21 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan (2016) and the aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework. |
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 40 Arundel Drive WORCESTER WR5 2HU | 04/03/2025 | |
| 1 Coach House Lodge Deansway WORCESTER WR1 2JD | 26/02/2025 | |
| 1 Fish Street Worcester WR1 2HN | 26/02/2025 | |
| 1-3 College Yard WORCESTER WR1 2LB | 26/02/2025 | |
| 100-101A High Street WORCESTER WR1 2HW | 26/02/2025 | |
| 102 High Street WORCESTER WR1 2HW | 26/02/2025 | |
| 103 High Street WORCESTER WR1 2HW | 26/02/2025 | |
| 106 High Street WORCESTER WR1 2HW | 26/02/2025 | |
| 2 Coach House Lodge Deansway WORCESTER WR1 2JD | 26/02/2025 | |
| 21 Fish Street WORCESTER WR1 2HN | 26/02/2025 | |
| 3 Coach House Lodge Deansway WORCESTER WR1 2JD | 26/02/2025 | |
| 3 Fish Street WORCESTER WR1 2HN | 26/02/2025 | |
| 32 College Street WORCESTER WR1 2JD | 26/02/2025 | |
| 4 Coach House Lodge Deansway WORCESTER WR1 2JD | 26/02/2025 | |
| 4-5 College Yard WORCESTER WR1 2LA | 26/02/2025 | |
| 5 Coach House Lodge Deansway WORCESTER WR1 2JD | 26/02/2025 | |
| 5 Fish Street WORCESTER WR1 2HN | 26/02/2025 | |
| 5A College Yard WORCESTER WR1 2LA | 26/02/2025 | |
| 6 College Yard WORCESTER WR1 2LA | 26/02/2025 | |
| 96 High Street WORCESTER WR1 2HL | 26/02/2025 | |
| 97 High Street WORCESTER WR1 2HL | 26/02/2025 | |
| 98 High Street WORCESTER WR1 2HW | 26/02/2025 | |
| Coach House Lodge Deansway Worcester WR1 2JD | 26/02/2025 | |
| Elgar View 1 Deansway Worcester WR1 2JD | 26/02/2025 | |
| Fairfax House 19 Fish Street Worcester WR1 2HN | 26/02/2025 | |
| Farriers Arms 9 Fish Street WORCESTER WR1 2HN | 26/02/2025 | |
| First And Second Floor 1 Fish Street WORCESTER WR1 2HN | 26/02/2025 | |
| Flat 1 Fairfax House 19 Fish Street WORCESTER WR1 2HN | 26/02/2025 | |
| Flat 2 Fairfax House 19 Fish Street WORCESTER WR1 2HN | 26/02/2025 | |
| Flat 3 Fairfax House 19 Fish Street WORCESTER WR1 2HN | 26/02/2025 | |
| Flat 4 Fairfax House 19 Fish Street WORCESTER WR1 2HN | 26/02/2025 | |
| Flat 5 Fairfax House 19 Fish Street WORCESTER WR1 2HN | 26/02/2025 | |
| Flat 6 Fairfax House 19 Fish Street WORCESTER WR1 2HN | 26/02/2025 | |
| Flat At Farriers Arms 9 Fish Street WORCESTER WR1 2HN | 26/02/2025 | |
| Flat At Plough Inn 23 Fish Street WORCESTER WR1 2HN | 26/02/2025 | |
| Ground Floor Elgar View 1 Deansway WORCESTER WR1 2JD | 26/02/2025 | |
| Office Above Elgar View 1 Deansway WORCESTER WR1 2JD | 26/02/2025 | |
| Plough Inn 23 Fish Street WORCESTER WR1 2HN | 26/02/2025 | |
| St Helens Church Fish Street Worcester WR1 2HN | 26/02/2025 | |
| St Helens Church House At St Helens Church Fish Street WORCESTER WR1 2HN | 26/02/2025 | |
| The Cellars Fish Street WORCESTER WR1 2HN | 26/02/2025 | |
| Worcester College Of Technology Deansway WORCESTER WR1 2JF | 26/02/2025 |
Consultee List
| Name | Organisation | Sent | Reply Due | Reply Received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canal and River Trust | 26/02/2025 | 19/03/2025 | ||
| Transport Planning Unit | 26/02/2025 | 19/03/2025 | ||
| (Air Quality) | Worcestershire Regulatory Services | 26/02/2025 | 19/03/2025 | |
| Aidan Smyth | Archaeology | 26/02/2025 | 19/03/2025 | |
| Chris Dobbs | Landscape Officer | 26/02/2025 | 19/03/2025 | |
| Councillor Adam Scott(Cathedral) | 26/02/2025 | 19/03/2025 | ||
| Councillor Lynn Denham (Cathedral) | 26/02/2025 | 19/03/2025 | ||
| Paul Collins | Conservation Officer | 26/02/2025 | 19/03/2025 | |
| Worcester City Council | Housing Strategy Officer | 26/02/2025 | 19/03/2025 | |
| (Nuisance) | Worcestershire Regulatory Services | 08/04/2025 | 29/04/2025 | |
| (Contaminated Land) | Worcestershire Regulatory Services | 10/04/2025 | 01/05/2025 | |
| Andrew Fell | South Worcestershire Land Drainage Partnership | 10/04/2025 | 01/05/2025 | |
| Chris Dobbs | Landscape Officer | 26/06/2025 | 03/07/2025 | |
| Aidan Smyth | Archaeology | 28/08/2025 | 04/09/2025 |
Constraints List
| Constraints List |
| Canal and River Trust Major household and residental development - Consultation email: planning@canalrivertrust.org.uk |
| SWDP 24: Archaeological Sensitive Areas (ASA) |
| SWDP 6: Conservation Area |
| SWDP 2: Development Boundary |
| SWDP 5: Urban - Unsurveyed |
| SWDP 10: Shopping Centres |
| Air Quality Management Area: Worcester City AQMA |
| No associated appeals |
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