| Application Number | 25/00706/LB |
| Status | Approved |
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Valid14/08/2025 -
Consultation
End05/11/2025 -
Committee
MeetingN/A -
Decision Approval -
Decision
Date25/11/2025 -
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Appeal
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| Summary | |
| Application Number | 25/00706/LB |
| Location Address | 51 Britannia Square Worcester WR1 3HP |
| Proposal | Conversion of single storey garage into a gym. |
| Status | Approval |
| Application Type | Listed Building Consent |
| Appeal Decision | N/A |
| Important Dates | |
| Application Received Date | 14/08/2025 |
| Application Valid Date | 14/08/2025 |
| Consultation Start Date | 15/08/2025 |
| Site Visited / Site Notice Date | |
| Consultation End | 05/11/2025 |
| Advert Expiry | 17/09/2025 |
| Committee Date (if applicable) | |
| Committee Agenda | |
| Decision Date | 25/11/2025 |
| Further Information | |
| Expected Decision Level | Delegated |
| Case Officer | Emily Mckenzie |
| Parish | Worcester City |
| Ward | Cathedral Ward |
| Applicant | Mr Gareth Olden and Thomas Bathurst |
| Agent | Mr Stephen Turner |
| Agent Address | 7 Cumberland Street Worcester WR1 1QE |
| 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: Proposed elevations and floor plans 02 Proposed location and block plan 03 Proposed boundary wall detail 04 Proposed section detail 05 Reason: To define the permission. |
| The external facing materials to the development hereby permitted shall match those used in the existing building, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To ensure that the development is in keeping with the host dwelling, in the interests of safeguarding the historic significance of the listed building in accordance with Policies SWDP 6 and 24 as well as Section 16 (2) of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 and Section 16 of the National Planning Policy Framework. |
| 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. 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 this condition 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. |
| 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). |
| 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. |
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Guildhall High Street WORCESTER WR1 2EY | 20/11/2025 | |
| 34A Back Walk WORCESTER WR1 3HR | 15/08/2025 | |
| 34B Back Walk WORCESTER WR1 3HR | 15/08/2025 | |
| 35A Back Walk WORCESTER WR1 3HR | 15/08/2025 | |
| 35B Back Walk WORCESTER WR1 3HR | 15/08/2025 | |
| 49 Upper Tything WORCESTER WR1 1JZ | 15/08/2025 | |
| 50 Britannia Square WORCESTER WR1 3HP | 15/08/2025 | |
| 50 Upper Tything WORCESTER WR1 1JY | 15/08/2025 | |
| 50A Upper Tything WORCESTER WR1 1JY | 15/08/2025 | |
| 51 Upper Tything Worcester WR1 1JY | 15/08/2025 | |
| 51A Upper Tything Worcester WR1 1JY | 15/08/2025 | |
| 52 Britannia Square WORCESTER WR1 3HP | 15/08/2025 | |
| Flat 1 51A Upper Tything WORCESTER WR1 1JY | 15/08/2025 | |
| Flat 2 51A Upper Tything WORCESTER WR1 1JY | 15/08/2025 | |
| Flat 3 51A Upper Tything WORCESTER WR1 1JY | 15/08/2025 | |
| Flat 4 51A Upper Tything WORCESTER WR1 1JY | 15/08/2025 | |
| Flat 5 51A Upper Tything WORCESTER WR1 1JY | 15/08/2025 | |
| Flat 6 51A Upper Tything WORCESTER WR1 1JY | 15/08/2025 | |
| Showroom At 51 Upper Tything WORCESTER WR1 1JZ | 15/08/2025 | |
| Springfield Britannia Square WORCESTER WR1 3DL | 15/08/2025 | |
| The Lofts 49 Back Walk WORCESTER WR1 3HR | 15/08/2025 | |
| Unit 1 51A Upper Tything WORCESTER WR1 1JY | 15/08/2025 |
Consultee List
| Name | Organisation | Sent | Reply Due | Reply Received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Historic England | 15/08/2025 | 05/09/2025 | ||
| Carol Inman | Britannia Square Residents Association | 15/08/2025 | 05/09/2025 | |
| Councillor Adam Scott(Cathedral) | 15/08/2025 | 05/09/2025 | ||
| Councillor Lynn Denham (Cathedral) | 15/08/2025 | 05/09/2025 | ||
| Sheena Payne-Lunn | Conservation Officer | 15/08/2025 | 05/09/2025 | |
| Sheena Payne-Lunn | Conservation Officer | 29/10/2025 | 05/11/2025 |
Constraints List
| Constraints List |
| Resident Association: York Place Residents Association - criteria: ALL - apgrecno:14 - contact email: NULL |
| Resident Association: BRITANNIA SQAURE RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION - criteria: All Application - apgrecno:7 - contact email: NULL |
| SWDP 24: Archaeological Sensitive Areas (ASA) |
| SWDP 6: Conservation Area |
| SWDP 2: Development Boundary |
| SWDP 5: Urban - Unsurveyed |
| Air Quality Management Area: Worcester City AQMA |
| No associated appeals |
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