Application Number 26/00312/FUL
Status Approved

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  • Application
    Valid
    21/04/2026
  • Consultation
    End
    01/06/2026
  • Committee
    Meeting
    N/A
  • Decision

    Approval
  • Decision
    Date
    01/06/2026
  • Appeal
    Started
    N/A
  • Appeal
    Decision
    N/A
Summary
Application Number 26/00312/FUL
Location Address 18 Foregate Street Worcester WR1 1DN
Proposal Change of use from former telecommunications building (use class Sui Generis) to a wellness studio (Use Class E(d) with external alterations.
Status Approval
Application Type Full planning permission
Appeal Decision N/A

Important Dates
Application Received Date 09/04/2026
Application Valid Date 21/04/2026
Consultation Start Date 12/05/2026
Site Visited / Site Notice Date
Consultation End 01/06/2026
Advert Expiry 14/05/2026
Committee Date (if applicable)
Committee Agenda
Decision Date 01/06/2026

Further Information
Expected Decision Level Delegated
Case Officer Ros Vaux Harvey
Parish Worcester City
Ward Arboretum Ward
Applicant Miss Shelley Eva Haden, STUDIO SHELL
Agent Miss Shelley Eva Haden, STUDIO SHELL
Agent Address 18A Forgate Street Worcester West Midlands WR11DN

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 Site Plan Proposed Floor Plan Proposed Elevations Proposed Sound Installation Parking Statement Reason: To ensure compliance with the approved scheme and policies SWDPR 6, 9, 33, 35 and 38 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review.
The premises hereby approved shall be used only for purposes falling within Use Class E(d) (indoor sport, recreation or fitness) and for no other purpose within Class E of the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended), or in any provision equivalent to that Class in any statutory instrument revoking or re-enacting that Order. Reason: To ensure the use remains compatible with the character of the area and to safeguard residential amenity in accordance with SWDPR Policies 28 and 35.
The use hereby approved shall not commence until the noise mitigation measures described within the submitted supporting information have been implemented in full and shall thereafter be retained for the lifetime of the development. Reason: To protect the living conditions of occupiers of residential accommodation within and adjoining the building in accordance with SWDPR Policy 35.
The Development hereby approved shall accommodate no more than 20 attendees within any individual session at any one time, unless prior agreement has been received in writing by the Local Planning Authority. REASON: To prevent intensification and in the interests of highway safety
Prior to first use, details of staff and customer travel information, to promote the use of nearby car parks and sustainable and active travel modes shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority and implemented thereafter throughout the lifetime of the development. REASON: To promote sustainable and active travel choices
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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 Document Type Date Description File Size Drawing/Rev Number
Application Documents
01.Application Form 09/04/2026 Applicationformredacted (349kb) -
02. Supporting Information 20/04/2026 Heritage Statement (3kb) -
02. Supporting Information 21/04/2026 Site Plan - STUDIO SHELL (18a forgate street).png (2172kb) -
02. Supporting Information 14/05/2026 Parking Statement (62kb) -
02. Supporting Information 14/05/2026 Existing Floor Plan (137kb) -
Plans
04. Site/Location Plan 09/04/2026 Location plan (503kb) -
06. Proposed Plan 09/04/2026 Proposed floor plan (158kb) -
06. Proposed Plan 14/05/2026 Proposed Floor Plan (140kb) -
06. Proposed Plan 14/05/2026 Proposed Elevations (214kb) -
06. Proposed Plan 26/05/2026 Proposed Sound Installation Measures (2387kb) -
Existing plan 21/04/2026 Existing floor plan (307kb) -
Representations
08. Response - Neighbour 27/04/2026 Dragos Vrabie Flat 19, 18 Foregate Street, WORCESTER, WR1 1DN (78kb) -
09. Response - consultee 21/04/2026 Sheena Payne Lunn - Conservation Officer (75kb) -
09. Response - consultee 14/05/2026 (Nuisance) - Worcestershire Regulatory Services (75kb) -
09. Response - consultee 28/05/2026 Highways comments (158kb) -
09a. Response - Consultee Attachment 21/04/2026 Sheena Payne Lunn (47kb) -
Decision
11. Decision Information 01/06/2026 Delegated Report (329kb) -
12. Decision Notice 03/06/2026 Decision Notice (189kb) -
Planning Application Documents
Supporting Documents 21/04/2026 Site Notice (53kb) -

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
Flat 19 18 Foregate Street WORCESTER WR1 1DN 21/04/2026 27/04/2026
14 Pierpoint Street Worcester WR1 1TA 21/04/2026
19 Foregate Street Worcester WR1 1DS 21/04/2026
2 Pierpoint Street WORCESTER WR1 1TA 21/04/2026
20-21 Foregate Street WORCESTER WR1 1DN 21/04/2026
4 Pierpoint Street WORCESTER WR1 1TA 21/04/2026
49 Foregate Street WORCESTER WR1 1EE 21/04/2026
5 Pierpoint Street WORCESTER WR1 1TA 21/04/2026
6 Pierpoint Street WORCESTER WR1 1TA 21/04/2026
Apartment 1 Pierpoint Court 14A Pierpoint Street WORCESTER WR1 1TB 21/04/2026
Apartment 10 Pierpoint Court 14A Pierpoint Street WORCESTER WR1 1TB 21/04/2026
Apartment 11 Pierpoint Court 14A Pierpoint Street WORCESTER WR1 1TB 21/04/2026
Apartment 12 Pierpoint Court 14A Pierpoint Street WORCESTER WR1 1TB 21/04/2026
Apartment 14 Pierpoint Court 14A Pierpoint Street WORCESTER WR1 1TB 21/04/2026
Apartment 15 Pierpoint Court 14A Pierpoint Street WORCESTER WR1 1TB 21/04/2026
Apartment 16 Pierpoint Court 14A Pierpoint Street WORCESTER WR1 1TB 21/04/2026
Apartment 17 Pierpoint Court 14A Pierpoint Street WORCESTER WR1 1TB 21/04/2026
Apartment 18 Pierpoint Court 14A Pierpoint Street WORCESTER WR1 1TB 21/04/2026
Apartment 19 Pierpoint Court 14A Pierpoint Street WORCESTER WR1 1TB 21/04/2026
Apartment 2 Pierpoint Court 14A Pierpoint Street WORCESTER WR1 1TB 21/04/2026
Apartment 20 Pierpoint Court 14A Pierpoint Street WORCESTER WR1 1TB 21/04/2026
Apartment 21 Pierpoint Court 14A Pierpoint Street WORCESTER WR1 1TB 21/04/2026
Apartment 22 Pierpoint Court 14A Pierpoint Street WORCESTER WR1 1TB 21/04/2026
Apartment 23 Pierpoint Court 14A Pierpoint Street WORCESTER WR1 1TB 21/04/2026
Apartment 3 Pierpoint Court 14A Pierpoint Street WORCESTER WR1 1TB 21/04/2026
Apartment 4 Pierpoint Court 14A Pierpoint Street WORCESTER WR1 1TB 21/04/2026
Apartment 5 Pierpoint Court 14A Pierpoint Street WORCESTER WR1 1TB 21/04/2026
Apartment 6 Pierpoint Court 14A Pierpoint Street WORCESTER WR1 1TB 21/04/2026
Apartment 7 Pierpoint Court 14A Pierpoint Street WORCESTER WR1 1TB 21/04/2026
Apartment 8 Pierpoint Court 14A Pierpoint Street WORCESTER WR1 1TB 21/04/2026
Apartment 9 Pierpoint Court 14A Pierpoint Street WORCESTER WR1 1TB 21/04/2026
Basement Store At 6 Pierpoint Street WORCESTER WR1 1TA 21/04/2026
First Floor 20-21 Foregate Street WORCESTER WR1 1DN 21/04/2026
Flat 5 Pierpoint Street WORCESTER WR1 1TA 21/04/2026
Flat 1 14 Pierpoint Street WORCESTER WR1 1TA 21/04/2026
Flat 1 15 Foregate Street WORCESTER WR1 1DB 21/04/2026
Flat 1 18 Foregate Street WORCESTER WR1 1DN 21/04/2026
Flat 1 19 Foregate Street WORCESTER WR1 1DU 21/04/2026
Flat 1 Stallard House 3 Pierpoint Street WORCESTER WR1 1TA 21/04/2026
Flat 10 14 Pierpoint Street WORCESTER WR1 1TA 21/04/2026
Flat 10 18 Foregate Street WORCESTER WR1 1DN 21/04/2026
Flat 11 14 Pierpoint Street WORCESTER WR1 1TA 21/04/2026
Flat 11 18 Foregate Street WORCESTER WR1 1DN 21/04/2026
Flat 12 14 Pierpoint Street WORCESTER WR1 1TA 21/04/2026
Flat 12 18 Foregate Street WORCESTER WR1 1DN 21/04/2026
Flat 13 14 Pierpoint Street WORCESTER WR1 1TA 21/04/2026
Flat 13 18 Foregate Street WORCESTER WR1 1DN 21/04/2026
Flat 14 14 Pierpoint Street WORCESTER WR1 1TA 21/04/2026
Flat 14 18 Foregate Street WORCESTER WR1 1DN 21/04/2026
Flat 15 14 Pierpoint Street WORCESTER WR1 1TA 21/04/2026
Flat 15 18 Foregate Street WORCESTER WR1 1DN 21/04/2026
Flat 16 14 Pierpoint Street WORCESTER WR1 1TA 21/04/2026
Flat 16 18 Foregate Street WORCESTER WR1 1DN 21/04/2026
Flat 17 14 Pierpoint Street WORCESTER WR1 1TA 21/04/2026
Flat 17 18 Foregate Street WORCESTER WR1 1DN 21/04/2026
Flat 18 18 Foregate Street WORCESTER WR1 1DN 21/04/2026
Flat 2 14 Pierpoint Street WORCESTER WR1 1TA 21/04/2026
Flat 2 15 Foregate Street Worcester WR1 1DB 21/04/2026
Flat 2 18 Foregate Street WORCESTER WR1 1DN 21/04/2026
Flat 2 19 Foregate Street WORCESTER WR1 1DU 21/04/2026
Flat 2 Stallard House 3 Pierpoint Street WORCESTER WR1 1TA 21/04/2026
Flat 20 18 Foregate Street WORCESTER WR1 1DN 21/04/2026
Flat 21 18 Foregate Street WORCESTER WR1 1DN 21/04/2026
Flat 22 18 Foregate Street WORCESTER WR1 1DN 21/04/2026
Flat 23 18 Foregate Street WORCESTER WR1 1DN 21/04/2026
Flat 24 18 Foregate Street WORCESTER WR1 1DN 21/04/2026
Flat 3 14 Pierpoint Street WORCESTER WR1 1TA 21/04/2026
Flat 3 15 Foregate Street WORCESTER WR1 1DB 21/04/2026
Flat 3 18 Foregate Street WORCESTER WR1 1DN 21/04/2026
Flat 3 19 Foregate Street WORCESTER WR1 1DU 21/04/2026
Flat 3 Stallard House 3 Pierpoint Street WORCESTER WR1 1TA 21/04/2026
Flat 4 14 Pierpoint Street WORCESTER WR1 1TA 21/04/2026
Flat 4 15 Foregate Street WORCESTER WR1 1DB 21/04/2026
Flat 4 18 Foregate Street WORCESTER WR1 1DN 21/04/2026
Flat 4 19 Foregate Street WORCESTER WR1 1DU 21/04/2026
Flat 4 Stallard House 3 Pierpoint Street WORCESTER WR1 1TA 21/04/2026
Flat 5 14 Pierpoint Street WORCESTER WR1 1TA 21/04/2026
Flat 5 15 Foregate Street WORCESTER WR1 1DB 21/04/2026
Flat 5 18 Foregate Street WORCESTER WR1 1DN 21/04/2026
Flat 5 19 Foregate Street WORCESTER WR1 1DU 21/04/2026
Flat 6 14 Pierpoint Street WORCESTER WR1 1TA 21/04/2026
Flat 6 15 Foregate Street WORCESTER WR1 1DB 21/04/2026
Flat 6 18 Foregate Street WORCESTER WR1 1DN 21/04/2026
Flat 6 19 Foregate Street WORCESTER WR1 1DU 21/04/2026
Flat 7 14 Pierpoint Street WORCESTER WR1 1TA 21/04/2026
Flat 7 15 Foregate Street WORCESTER WR1 1DB 21/04/2026
Flat 8 14 Pierpoint Street WORCESTER WR1 1TA 21/04/2026
Flat 8 15 Foregate Street WORCESTER WR1 1DB 21/04/2026
Flat 8 18 Foregate Street WORCESTER WR1 1DN 21/04/2026
Flat 9 14 Pierpoint Street WORCESTER WR1 1TA 21/04/2026
Flat 9 18 Foregate Street WORCESTER WR1 1DN 21/04/2026
Flat At 4 Pierpoint Street WORCESTER WR1 1TA 21/04/2026
Ground Floor 19 Foregate Street WORCESTER WR1 1DU 21/04/2026
Ground Floor Offices Jenkins House 15 Foregate Street WORCESTER WR1 1DB 21/04/2026
Ground Floor Offices At 14 Pierpoint Street WORCESTER WR1 1TA 21/04/2026
Jenkins House 15 Foregate Street Worcester WR1 1DB 21/04/2026
Office 1 6 Pierpoint Street WORCESTER WR1 1TA 21/04/2026
Office 2 6 Pierpoint Street WORCESTER WR1 1TA 21/04/2026
Office 3 6 Pierpoint Street WORCESTER WR1 1TA 21/04/2026
Office 4 6 Pierpoint Street WORCESTER WR1 1TA 21/04/2026
Pierpoint Court 14A Pierpoint Street Worcester WR1 1TB 21/04/2026
Stallard House 3 Pierpoint Street Worcester WR1 1TA 21/04/2026
The Postal Order 18 Foregate Street WORCESTER WR1 1DN 21/04/2026
Unit 1 Sandwell House 48 Foregate Street WORCESTER WR1 1EE 21/04/2026
Unit 2 Sandwell House 48 Foregate Street WORCESTER WR1 1EE 21/04/2026
Flat 7 18 Foregate Street WORCESTER WR1 1DN 21/04/2026 27/04/2026

Consultee List


Name Organisation Sent Reply Due Reply Received
Councillor Hannah Cooper(Arboretum) 21/04/2026 12/05/2026
Councillor Karen Lewing(Arboretum) 21/04/2026 12/05/2026
Sheena Payne-Lunn Conservation Officer 21/04/2026 12/05/2026
Transport Planning Unit 12/05/2026 02/06/2026
(Nuisance) Worcestershire Regulatory Services 12/05/2026 02/06/2026

Constraints List


Constraints List
Contaminated Land
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