| Application Number | 25/01017/FUL |
| Status | Approved |
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Valid13/11/2025 -
Consultation
End10/12/2025 -
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Date07/01/2026 -
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| Summary | |
| Application Number | 25/01017/FUL |
| Location Address | Bar 12 12 Corn Market Worcester WR1 2DF |
| Proposal | Refurbishment, alterations and repairs. Adaptation of first and second floor and use as bed and breakfast and staff accommodation. |
| Status | Approval |
| Application Type | Full planning permission |
| Appeal Decision | N/A |
| Important Dates | |
| Application Received Date | 12/11/2025 |
| Application Valid Date | 13/11/2025 |
| Consultation Start Date | 14/11/2025 |
| Site Visited / Site Notice Date | |
| Consultation End | 10/12/2025 |
| Advert Expiry | 10/12/2025 |
| Committee Date (if applicable) | |
| Committee Agenda | |
| Decision Date | 07/01/2026 |
| Further Information | |
| Expected Decision Level | Delegated |
| Case Officer | Rebecca Black |
| Parish | Worcester City |
| Ward | Cathedral Ward |
| Applicant | Mr Ian Robinson, Empire Star Ltd |
| Agent | Mr Trevor Edwards, Hawkes Edwards |
| Agent Address | 1 Old Town Stratford upon Avon CV37 6BG |
| 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 1047 SK4 Block site plan 1047 002 Existing ground floor plan 1047 004 Existing first floor plan 1047 005 Existing second floor plan 1047 006 Existing roof plan 1047 007 Proposed ground floor plan 1047 08A Proposed first floor plan 1047 09A Proposed second floor plan 1047 010A Proposed roof plan 1047 011A Proposed north and east elevations 1047 012A Proposed inner courtyard elevations 1047 013A Proposed west and courtyard elevations 1047 014A Window repair schedule (courtyard elevations) 1047 015 Courtyard windows WF6, WF7 repair details 1047 016 Window repair schedule – north, east elevations 1047 017 Door repair schedule 1047 018 Door repair details 1047 019 Joinery repairs for windows WS1, WS2 1047 020 Joinery details for courtyard new window W11 1047 021 Replacement timber window WG4 and brick sill detail 1047 022 Typical sound insulation treatment details 1047 023 Planning Statement Design, Access and Heritage Statement HER Report Asbestos Survey Noise Impact Assessment Parking Statement Land Contamination Assessment Landscape and Biodiversity Information Biodiversity Improvement Plan and Landscaping Plan Nocturnal Bat Survey Report Site Photographs Reason: To ensure compliance with the approved scheme. |
| Prior to the commencement of external works, samples and full particulars of all external facing materials to be used in the development 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 National Planning Policy Framework and SWDP 6 & 24 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan 2016. |
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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 | 14/11/2025 | |
| 1 Corn Market WORCESTER WR1 2DJ | 14/11/2025 | |
| 10 Corn Market WORCESTER WR1 2DR | 14/11/2025 | |
| 11 Mealcheapen Street WORCESTER WR1 2DH | 14/11/2025 | |
| 12 Mealcheapen Street WORCESTER WR1 2DH | 14/11/2025 | |
| 14 Mealcheapen Street WORCESTER WR1 2DQ | 14/11/2025 | |
| 15 Mealcheapen Street WORCESTER WR1 2DQ | 14/11/2025 | |
| 16 Mealcheapen Street WORCESTER WR1 2DQ | 14/11/2025 | |
| 17 Mealcheapen Street WORCESTER WR1 2DQ | 14/11/2025 | |
| 18 Mealcheapen Street WORCESTER WR1 2DQ | 14/11/2025 | |
| 19 Mealcheapen Street WORCESTER WR1 2DQ | 14/11/2025 | |
| 2 Corn Market WORCESTER WR1 2DJ | 14/11/2025 | |
| 2-4 Trinity Street WORCESTER WR1 2PW | 14/11/2025 | |
| 20 Mealcheapen Street WORCESTER WR1 2DQ | 14/11/2025 | |
| 21 Mealcheapen Street WORCESTER WR1 2DQ | 14/11/2025 | |
| 22-23 Mealcheapen Street WORCESTER WR1 2DQ | 14/11/2025 | |
| 24 Mealcheapen Street WORCESTER WR1 2DQ | 14/11/2025 | |
| 3 Corn Market WORCESTER WR1 2DJ | 14/11/2025 | |
| 4 Corn Market WORCESTER WR1 2DR | 14/11/2025 | |
| 6 Trinity Street WORCESTER WR1 2PW | 14/11/2025 | |
| 6-9 Corn Market WORCESTER WR1 2DR | 14/11/2025 | |
| 9A-10 Mealcheapen Street WORCESTER WR1 2DH | 14/11/2025 | |
| Best Connection Independence House 16 Queen Street WORCESTER WR1 2PL | 14/11/2025 | |
| Dyball Associates Ltd Independence House Queen Street WORCESTER WR1 2PL | 14/11/2025 | |
| First Floor Office St Swithins Institute The Trinity WORCESTER WR1 2PN | 14/11/2025 | |
| First Second And Third Floors 17-19 Mealcheapen Street WORCESTER WR1 2DQ | 14/11/2025 | |
| Flat At 2-4 Trinity Street WORCESTER WR1 2PW | 14/11/2025 | |
| Flat At Bar 12 12 Corn Market WORCESTER WR1 2DF | 14/11/2025 | |
| Flat At The Royal Exchange 13 Corn Market WORCESTER WR1 2DF | 14/11/2025 | |
| Front Office St Swithins Institute The Trinity WORCESTER WR1 2PN | 14/11/2025 | |
| Ground Floor 10 Corn Market WORCESTER WR1 2DR | 14/11/2025 | |
| Ground Floor Independence House 16 Queen Street WORCESTER WR1 2PL | 14/11/2025 | |
| Independence House 16 Queen Street WORCESTER WR1 2PL | 14/11/2025 | |
| Middle Office St Swithins Institute The Trinity WORCESTER WR1 2PN | 14/11/2025 | |
| Office Above 10 Corn Market WORCESTER WR1 2DR | 14/11/2025 | |
| Offices Above 16 Mealcheapen Street WORCESTER WR1 2DQ | 14/11/2025 | |
| Old St Martin Church Corn Market WORCESTER WR1 2DF | 14/11/2025 | |
| Queen Elizabeth House Trinity Street WORCESTER WR1 2PW | 14/11/2025 | |
| Rear Office St Swithins Institute The Trinity WORCESTER WR1 2PN | 14/11/2025 | |
| Room 101 17-19 Mealcheapen Street WORCESTER WR1 2DQ | 14/11/2025 | |
| Room 102 17-19 Mealcheapen Street WORCESTER WR1 2DQ | 14/11/2025 | |
| Room 103 17-19 Mealcheapen Street WORCESTER WR1 2DQ | 14/11/2025 | |
| Room 104 17-19 Mealcheapen Street WORCESTER WR1 2DQ | 14/11/2025 | |
| Room 105 17-19 Mealcheapen Street WORCESTER WR1 2DQ | 14/11/2025 | |
| Room 106 17-19 Mealcheapen Street WORCESTER WR1 2DQ | 14/11/2025 | |
| Room 107 17-19 Mealcheapen Street WORCESTER WR1 2DQ | 14/11/2025 | |
| Room 108 17-19 Mealcheapen Street WORCESTER WR1 2DQ | 14/11/2025 | |
| Room 109 17-19 Mealcheapen Street WORCESTER WR1 2DQ | 14/11/2025 | |
| Room 110 17-19 Mealcheapen Street WORCESTER WR1 2DQ | 14/11/2025 | |
| Room 111 17-19 Mealcheapen Street WORCESTER WR1 2DQ | 14/11/2025 | |
| Room 201 17-19 Mealcheapen Street WORCESTER WR1 2DQ | 14/11/2025 | |
| Room 202 17-19 Mealcheapen Street WORCESTER WR1 2DQ | 14/11/2025 | |
| Room 203 17-19 Mealcheapen Street WORCESTER WR1 2DQ | 14/11/2025 | |
| Room 204 17-19 Mealcheapen Street WORCESTER WR1 2DQ | 14/11/2025 | |
| Room 205 17-19 Mealcheapen Street WORCESTER WR1 2DQ | 14/11/2025 | |
| Room 206 17-19 Mealcheapen Street WORCESTER WR1 2DQ | 14/11/2025 | |
| Room 207 17-19 Mealcheapen Street WORCESTER WR1 2DQ | 14/11/2025 | |
| Room 208 17-19 Mealcheapen Street WORCESTER WR1 2DQ | 14/11/2025 | |
| Room 209 17-19 Mealcheapen Street WORCESTER WR1 2DQ | 14/11/2025 | |
| Room 210 17-19 Mealcheapen Street WORCESTER WR1 2DQ | 14/11/2025 | |
| Room 211 17-19 Mealcheapen Street WORCESTER WR1 2DQ | 14/11/2025 | |
| Room 301 17-19 Mealcheapen Street WORCESTER WR1 2DQ | 14/11/2025 | |
| Room 302 17-19 Mealcheapen Street WORCESTER WR1 2DQ | 14/11/2025 | |
| Room 303 17-19 Mealcheapen Street WORCESTER WR1 2DQ | 14/11/2025 | |
| Room 304 17-19 Mealcheapen Street WORCESTER WR1 2DQ | 14/11/2025 | |
| Room 305 17-19 Mealcheapen Street WORCESTER WR1 2DQ | 14/11/2025 | |
| Room 306 17-19 Mealcheapen Street WORCESTER WR1 2DQ | 14/11/2025 | |
| Room 307 17-19 Mealcheapen Street WORCESTER WR1 2DQ | 14/11/2025 | |
| Room 308 17-19 Mealcheapen Street WORCESTER WR1 2DQ | 14/11/2025 | |
| Room 309 17-19 Mealcheapen Street WORCESTER WR1 2DQ | 14/11/2025 | |
| Room 310 17-19 Mealcheapen Street WORCESTER WR1 2DQ | 14/11/2025 | |
| Room 311 17-19 Mealcheapen Street WORCESTER WR1 2DQ | 14/11/2025 | |
| Shades House Mealcheapen Street WORCESTER WR1 2DQ | 14/11/2025 | |
| St Swithins Institute The Trinity WORCESTER WR1 2PN | 14/11/2025 | |
| The Royal Exchange 13 Corn Market WORCESTER WR1 2DF | 14/11/2025 | |
| The Salvation Army The Trinity WORCESTER WR1 2PN | 14/11/2025 | |
| Unit 1 2-4 Trinity Street WORCESTER WR1 2PW | 14/11/2025 | |
| Unit 2 2-4 Trinity Street WORCESTER WR1 2PW | 14/11/2025 | |
| Unit 3 2-4 Trinity Street WORCESTER WR1 2PW | 14/11/2025 |
Consultee List
| Name | Organisation | Sent | Reply Due | Reply Received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transport Planning Unit | 14/11/2025 | 05/12/2025 | ||
| (Air Quality) | Worcestershire Regulatory Services | 14/11/2025 | 05/12/2025 | |
| (Nuisance) | Worcestershire Regulatory Services | 14/11/2025 | 05/12/2025 | |
| Aidan Smyth | Archaeology | 14/11/2025 | 05/12/2025 | |
| Chris Dobbs | Landscape Officer | 14/11/2025 | 05/12/2025 | |
| City Centre | City Centre Manager (consult shopping areas) | 14/11/2025 | 05/12/2025 | |
| Councillor Adam Scott(Cathedral) | 14/11/2025 | 05/12/2025 | ||
| Councillor Lynn Denham (Cathedral) | 14/11/2025 | 05/12/2025 | ||
| Sheena Payne-Lunn | Conservation Officer | 14/11/2025 | 05/12/2025 |
Constraints List
| Constraints List |
| Air Quality Management Area: Worcester City AQMA |
| 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 Consultation Area: Rainbow Hill Consultation Zone |
| No associated appeals |
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