Application Number 25/00399/LB
Status Approved

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  • Application
    Valid
    28/04/2025
  • Consultation
    End
    22/05/2025
  • Committee
    Meeting
    N/A
  • Decision

    Approval
  • Decision
    Date
    27/06/2025
  • Appeal
    Started
    N/A
  • Appeal
    Decision
    N/A
Summary
Application Number 25/00399/LB
Location Address 7 Mealcheapen Street Worcester WR1 2DH
Proposal Listed building consent for the repair and refurbishment of the basement.
Status Approval
Application Type Listed Building Consent
Appeal Decision N/A

Important Dates
Application Received Date 28/04/2025
Application Valid Date 28/04/2025
Consultation Start Date 28/04/2025
Site Visited / Site Notice Date
Consultation End 22/05/2025
Advert Expiry 22/05/2025
Committee Date (if applicable)
Committee Agenda
Decision Date 27/06/2025

Further Information
Expected Decision Level Delegated
Case Officer Emily Mckenzie
Parish Worcester City
Ward Cathedral Ward
Applicant Louise Clive, St Richards Hospice
Agent Simon Rea, Glazzard Architects
Agent Address Graingers Porcelain Works, Unit 9 St Martins Quarter Silver Street WORCESTER WR1 2DA

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 comply with Section 18 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.
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: 2346 3000A Basement as proposed plans Reason: To define the permission.
Prior to their installation, details and specifications for the cast iron decorative air bricks to be inserted into the stall risers shall be provided to, and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: In the interests of safeguarding the historic environment.
(A) No development shall take place until a Written Scheme of Investigation (WSI) for a programme of historic building recording has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The scheme shall include: 1. A methodology for historic building recording that is commensurate with a Level 2 record, as set out in Historic England’s Understanding Historic Buildings: A Guide to Good Recording Practice (2016); 2. Confirmation that the work will be undertaken in accordance with Worcestershire Archaeological Standards and Guidance (2019); 3. A programme for analysis of the building record and any necessary post-recording assessment; 4. Provision for the dissemination of the record and analysis; 5. Provision for archive deposition of the final report and digital outputs; and 6. The nomination of a suitably qualified and experienced organisation or person to undertake the recording and associated reporting. (B) The development shall not be occupied until the historic building recording and post-recording assessment has been completed in full accordance with the Written Scheme of Investigation approved under part A of this condition, and provision has been made for the analysis, dissemination, and archive deposition of the results. Reason: In accordance with the requirements of paragraphs 207 and 218 of the National Planning Policy Framework 2012 (as amended) and SWDP 6 & 24 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan 2016
(A) No below-ground works, including any reduction of ground levels, soil stripping, removal of existing surfaces, excavation for foundations, services, drainage, steps, or any other ground disturbance, shall take place until a programme of archaeological work, including a Written Scheme of Investigation (WSI), has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The WSI shall include: 1. The methodology for archaeological site investigation and recording (watching brief); 2. The programme for post-investigation assessment; 3. Provision for analysis of the site investigation and recording; 4. Provision for publication and dissemination of the results; 5. Provision for archive deposition; and 6. The nomination of a competent person or organisation to undertake the work. The development shall thereafter be carried out in accordance with the approved WSI. (B) Where archaeological monitoring and recording of below-ground works is required, the development shall not be occupied until the site investigation and post-investigation assessment have been completed in accordance with the Written Scheme of Investigation approved under part (A) of this condition, and provision has been made for the analysis, dissemination, and archive deposition of the results. Reason: In accordance with the requirements of paragraphs 207 and 218 of the National Planning Policy Framework 2012 (as amended) and SWDP 6 & 24 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan 2016
The Local Planning Authority has acted positively and proactively in determining this application by assessing the proposal against all material considerations, including planning policies and any representations that may have been received and subsequently determining to grant planning permission in accordance with the presumption in favour of sustainable development, as set out within the National Planning Policy Framework.
Note: 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 £248.00 (Inc VAT).

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Consultation Responses

Neighbour List


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
17 Mealcheapen Street WORCESTER WR1 2DQ 28/04/2025
18 Mealcheapen Street WORCESTER WR1 2DQ 28/04/2025
20 Reindeer Court Mealcheapen Street WORCESTER WR1 2DS 28/04/2025
6 Mealcheapen Street WORCESTER WR1 2DH 28/04/2025
8 Mealcheapen Street WORCESTER WR1 2DH 28/04/2025

Consultee List


Name Organisation Sent Reply Due Reply Received
Historic England 28/04/2025 19/05/2025
Aidan Smyth Archaeology 28/04/2025 19/05/2025
Councillor Adam Scott(Cathedral) 28/04/2025 19/05/2025
Councillor Lynn Denham (Cathedral) 28/04/2025 19/05/2025
Paul Collins Conservation Officer 28/04/2025 19/05/2025

Constraints List


Constraints List
SWDP 24: Archaeological Sensitive Areas (ASA)
SWDP 6: Conservation Area
SWDP 2: Development Boundary
SWDP 5: Urban - Unsurveyed
SWDP 10: Primary Shopping Frontage
SWDP 10: Shopping Centres
Air Quality Management Area: Worcester City AQMA
No associated appeals