| Application Number | 26/00365/FUL |
| Status | Approved |
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| Summary | |
| Application Number | 26/00365/FUL |
| Location Address | Barlow Building Bromyard Terrace Worcester WR2 5JH |
| Proposal | Two one bedroom apartments in the previously approved undercroft on Bromyard Terrace (revised scheme following planning permission Ref: P18K0217); and a one bedroom house to the rear adjacent to approved unit No 7 (instead of approved unit No 11 in planning permission Ref: P15K0271), cycle stores and a pedestrianised courtyard |
| Status | Approval |
| Application Type | Full planning permission |
| Appeal Decision | N/A |
| Important Dates | |
| Application Received Date | 28/04/2026 |
| Application Valid Date | 15/05/2026 |
| Consultation Start Date | 15/05/2026 |
| Site Visited / Site Notice Date | |
| Consultation End | 18/06/2026 |
| Advert Expiry | 11/06/2026 |
| Committee Date (if applicable) | |
| Committee Agenda | |
| Decision Date | 14/09/2026 |
| Further Information | |
| Expected Decision Level | Delegated |
| Case Officer | Laura Wall |
| Parish | Worcester City |
| Ward | St. Johns Ward |
| Applicant | Mr Adam Teper, Farefield Independent Limited |
| Agent | Mr Chris Couper, Couper Planning Services Ltd |
| Agent Address | 64 The Hill Avenue Worcester WR5 2AG |
| 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 (Drawing No: MA/18StJ/whole/01) Elevations (Drawing No: MA/18STJ/whole/02/elevs) Layout Plan (Drawing No: MA/18STJ/03/layout) Cycle Store (Drawing No: MA/18STJ/30) Unit 11 Layout 0.1 (Drawing No: MA/18STJ/30/U 11 Plan) 31 Unit 11 Elevations (Drawing No: MA/18STJ/31/U 11 Elev) Creative Landscapes Concept Plan (Drawing No: 01) Reason: To ensure compliance with the approved scheme. |
| (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 the National Planning Policy Framework and SWDPR 09 and SWDPR 33 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review 2026. |
| The proposed new dwelling 'New C' as depicted on drawing no. MA/18StJ/whole/01 shall be finished externally shall be finished externally in materials to match in form, texture and colour to those of the existing recently erected dwellings adjacent to the proposed dwelling. Reason: To ensure that the development preserves the special architectural and historic interest and character and appearance of the conservation area, in accordance with Policy SWDPR 33 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review (2026) and Policies HE4 and HE6 of the National Planning Policy Framework (2026). |
| During the construction works hereby approved operations to or from the site shall only be carried out between the following hours: 08.30 am and 18:00 on Monday to Friday. Not at all on Saturdays, Sundays or Bank/Public Holidays. Reason: To protect the living conditions of nearby occupiers, in accordance with Policy SWDPR 35 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review 2026. |
| The Development hereby approved shall not be occupied until the cycle parking shown on the Proposed Layout Plan has been provided. Thereafter, the provision shall be retained for the purposes of cycle parking only at all times. Reason: To promote sustainable and active travel choices, in accordance with policy SWDPR 06 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review 2026. |
| The Development hereby approved shall not be occupied until a residential Travel Welcome Pack promoting sustainable forms of access to the development, has been submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority. The pack shall be provided to each dwelling prior to first occupation. Reason: To promote sustainable and active travel choices, in accordance with policy SWDPR 06 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review 2026. |
| The Development hereby approved shall not commence until a Construction Traffic Management Plan has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. This shall include but not be limited to the following:- • Duration of works; • Size, type and frequency of deliveries; • The hours that delivery vehicles will be permitted to arrive and depart, and arrangements for unloading and manoeuvring; to avoid school times where applicable; • Details of site operative parking, material storage areas and the location of site operatives facilities as required; • Traffic management measures for construction vehicles to include the use of a banksman to oversee all vehicular manoeuvres; • Details of permitting for signage, skips and scaffolding, footway and road closures, road space booking as required; • Measures to ensure that mud or other detritus is not deposited on the public highway; • Measures to demonstrate that those immediately affected by the construction works will be kept informed and due consideration and courtesy will be shown to the local community. The measures set out in the approved Plan shall be carried out and complied with in full during the construction of the development hereby approved. Reason: To ensure the provision of adequate on-site facilities and in the interests of highway safety in accordance with policy SWDPR 06 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review 2026. |
| 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 the commencement of the development hereby approved, full tree pit and establishment details, together with a detailed planting plan and maintenance schedule for all shrub and groundcover areas, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved landscaping shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details no later than the first planting season following first occupation of the development or completion of the development, whichever is the sooner. Any trees, shrubs or plants which, within five years of planting, are removed, die, become seriously damaged or diseased shall be replaced in the next planting season with others of similar size and species, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To ensure satisfactory landscaping of the site, in the interests of visual amenity and the character and appearance of the area, in accordance with Policies SWDPR 28, SWDPR 29, SWDPR 30 and SWDPR 34 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review 2026. |
| Details of any floodlighting/external lighting shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority before the building(s) are occupied. Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details. Reason: Insufficient details were submitted for these matters to be fully and properly considered in respect of the approval hereby granted in accordance with policies SWDPR 09 and SWDPR 33 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review 2026. |
| Prior to any above ground works, supporting evidence and details of the renewable and/or low-carbon measures proposed to meet the requirement for 20% of the proposed energy use to be met through on-site measures have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall thereafter be undertaken in full accordance with the approved details, unless alternative details are first submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To ensure that the proposed development is supported by on-site renewable and/or low carbon energy in accordance with Policy SWDPR 37 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review (2026) and the aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework. |
| Worcester City Council has the responsibility to ensure that all new properties are officially registered. Part of the process is to notify the necessary internal departments of the Council and external authorities, such as Royal Mail and the emergency services. Once you are in a position to submit an application you can apply using the following link https://www.worcester.gov.uk/planning/street-naming-numbering or if you have any questions you can email snn@worcester.gov.uk Please remember that if you do not contact Street Naming & Numbering to register the address, any new occupant will be unable to receive post or services. |
| The Applicant is advised to review and incorporate the principles and standards of Secured by Design Guidance. Details can be found at https://www.securedbydesign.com/guidance/design-guides. The Secured by Design initiative give excellent guidance on crime prevention through the environmental design and also on the physical measures. Within Secured by Design guide, details the police preferred specification. The Applicant is also encouraged to apply for the Secured by Design Award |
| The attention of the applicant is drawn to the need to keep the highway free from any mud or other material emanating from the application site during the construction phase of the development. |
| 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 within the core of St Johns the fee for curatorial services will be £366.00 (Inc VAT). |
| For the use or reuse of sewer connections, either direct or indirect, to the public sewerage system the Applicant will be required to make a formal application to STWL under Section 106 of the Water Industry Act 1991. The Applicant may obtain copies of current guidance notes and application form from either the STWL website (www.stwater.co.uk) or by contacting the STWL Development Services Team (Tel: 0800 707 6600). |
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Bromyard Place Bromyard Terrace Worcester WR2 5ZR | 15/05/2026 | |
| 10 Bromyard Place Bromyard Terrace WORCESTER WR2 5ZR | 15/05/2026 | |
| 11 Bromyard Place Bromyard Terrace WORCESTER WR2 5ZR | 15/05/2026 | |
| 17 Bromyard Terrace WORCESTER WR2 5BW | 15/05/2026 | |
| 19 Bromyard Terrace WORCESTER WR2 5BW | 15/05/2026 | |
| 2 Bromyard Place Bromyard Terrace WORCESTER WR2 5ZR | 15/05/2026 | |
| 2-6 Bromyard Road WORCESTER WR2 5BP | 15/05/2026 | |
| 21 Bromyard Terrace WORCESTER WR2 5BW | 15/05/2026 | |
| 22 St Johns WORCESTER WR2 5AH | 15/05/2026 | |
| 23 Bromyard Terrace WORCESTER WR2 5BW | 15/05/2026 | |
| 24 St Johns WORCESTER WR2 5AH | 15/05/2026 | |
| 25 Bromyard Terrace WORCESTER WR2 5BW | 15/05/2026 | |
| 26-28 St Johns WORCESTER WR2 5AH | 15/05/2026 | |
| 26A St Johns WORCESTER WR2 5AH | 15/05/2026 | |
| 27 Bromyard Terrace WORCESTER WR2 5BW | 15/05/2026 | |
| 28A St Johns WORCESTER WR2 5AH | 15/05/2026 | |
| 29 Bromyard Terrace WORCESTER WR2 5BW | 15/05/2026 | |
| 3 Bromyard Place Bromyard Terrace WORCESTER WR2 5ZR | 15/05/2026 | |
| 30 St Johns WORCESTER WR2 5AH | 15/05/2026 | |
| 30A St Johns WORCESTER WR2 5AH | 15/05/2026 | |
| 32 St Johns WORCESTER WR2 5AH | 15/05/2026 | |
| 32-34 St Johns Worcester WR2 5AG | 15/05/2026 | |
| 34 St Johns WORCESTER WR2 5AH | 15/05/2026 | |
| 37 Bromyard Terrace WORCESTER WR2 5BW | 15/05/2026 | |
| 39-41 Bromyard Terrace WORCESTER WR2 5BW | 15/05/2026 | |
| 4 Bromyard Place Bromyard Terrace WORCESTER WR2 5ZR | 15/05/2026 | |
| 43 Bromyard Terrace WORCESTER WR2 5BW | 15/05/2026 | |
| 5 Bromyard Place Bromyard Terrace WORCESTER WR2 5ZR | 15/05/2026 | |
| 6 Bromyard Place Bromyard Terrace WORCESTER WR2 5ZR | 15/05/2026 | |
| 7 Bromyard Place Bromyard Terrace WORCESTER WR2 5ZR | 15/05/2026 | |
| 8 Bromyard Place Bromyard Terrace WORCESTER WR2 5ZR | 15/05/2026 | |
| 9 Bromyard Place Bromyard Terrace WORCESTER WR2 5ZR | 15/05/2026 | |
| Apartment 1 Primrose House 31 Bromyard Terrace WORCESTER WR2 5BW | 15/05/2026 | |
| Apartment 2 Primrose House 31 Bromyard Terrace WORCESTER WR2 5BW | 15/05/2026 | |
| Apartment 3 Primrose House 31 Bromyard Terrace WORCESTER WR2 5BW | 15/05/2026 | |
| Apartment 4 Primrose House 31 Bromyard Terrace WORCESTER WR2 5BW | 15/05/2026 | |
| Bromyard Place Bromyard Terrace Worcester WR2 5ZR | 15/05/2026 | |
| Flat 22 St Johns WORCESTER WR2 5AH | 15/05/2026 | |
| Flat 1 24 St Johns WORCESTER WR2 5AH | 15/05/2026 | |
| Flat 1 32-34 St Johns WORCESTER WR2 5AH | 15/05/2026 | |
| Flat 1 Barlow Buildings 45 Bromyard Terrace WORCESTER WR2 5JH | 15/05/2026 | |
| Flat 10 Barlow Buildings 45 Bromyard Terrace WORCESTER WR2 5JH | 15/05/2026 | |
| Flat 11 Barlow Buildings 45 Bromyard Terrace WORCESTER WR2 5JH | 15/05/2026 | |
| Flat 12 Barlow Buildings 45 Bromyard Terrace WORCESTER WR2 5JH | 15/05/2026 | |
| Flat 13 Barlow Buildings 45 Bromyard Terrace WORCESTER WR2 5JH | 15/05/2026 | |
| Flat 14 Barlow Buildings 45 Bromyard Terrace WORCESTER WR2 5JH | 15/05/2026 | |
| Flat 15 Barlow Buildings 45 Bromyard Terrace WORCESTER WR2 5JH | 15/05/2026 | |
| Flat 16 Barlow Buildings 45 Bromyard Terrace WORCESTER WR2 5JH | 15/05/2026 | |
| Flat 17 Barlow Buildings 45 Bromyard Terrace WORCESTER WR2 5JH | 15/05/2026 | |
| Flat 2 24 St Johns WORCESTER WR2 5AH | 15/05/2026 | |
| Flat 2 32-34 St Johns WORCESTER WR2 5AH | 15/05/2026 | |
| Flat 2 Barlow Buildings 45 Bromyard Terrace WORCESTER WR2 5JH | 15/05/2026 | |
| Flat 3 24 St Johns WORCESTER WR2 5AH | 15/05/2026 | |
| Flat 3 32-34 St Johns WORCESTER WR2 5AH | 15/05/2026 | |
| Flat 3 Barlow Buildings 45 Bromyard Terrace WORCESTER WR2 5JH | 15/05/2026 | |
| Flat 4 24 St Johns WORCESTER WR2 5AH | 15/05/2026 | |
| Flat 4 32-34 St Johns WORCESTER WR2 5AH | 15/05/2026 | |
| Flat 4 Barlow Buildings 45 Bromyard Terrace WORCESTER WR2 5JH | 15/05/2026 | |
| Flat 5 24 St Johns WORCESTER WR2 5AH | 15/05/2026 | |
| Flat 5 Barlow Buildings 45 Bromyard Terrace WORCESTER WR2 5JH | 15/05/2026 | |
| Flat 6 24 St Johns WORCESTER WR2 5AH | 15/05/2026 | |
| Flat 6 Barlow Buildings 45 Bromyard Terrace WORCESTER WR2 5JH | 15/05/2026 | |
| Flat 7 Barlow Buildings 45 Bromyard Terrace WORCESTER WR2 5JH | 15/05/2026 | |
| Flat 8 Barlow Buildings 45 Bromyard Terrace WORCESTER WR2 5JH | 15/05/2026 | |
| Flat 9 Barlow Buildings 45 Bromyard Terrace WORCESTER WR2 5JH | 15/05/2026 | |
| Perryfields Pupil Referral Unit Glebe Close WORCESTER WR2 5AX | 15/05/2026 | |
| Primrose House 31 Bromyard Terrace Worcester WR2 5BW | 15/05/2026 | |
| St Johns Library Glebe Close WORCESTER WR2 5AX | 15/05/2026 | |
| The Bedwardine Cottage 26-28 St Johns WORCESTER WR2 5AH | 15/05/2026 |
Consultee List
| Name | Organisation | Sent | Reply Due | Reply Received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Johns Traders Association | 15/05/2026 | 05/06/2026 | ||
| Transport Planning Unit | 15/05/2026 | 05/06/2026 | ||
| (Contaminated Land) | Worcestershire Regulatory Services | 15/05/2026 | 05/06/2026 | |
| Aidan Smyth | Archaeology | 15/05/2026 | 05/06/2026 | |
| Alvan Kingston | Tree and Landscape Officer | 15/05/2026 | 05/06/2026 | |
| Councillor Jenny Barnes (St Johns) | 15/05/2026 | 05/06/2026 | ||
| Councillor Richard Udall (St Johns) | 15/05/2026 | 05/06/2026 | ||
| Sheena Payne-Lunn | Conservation Officer | 15/05/2026 | 05/06/2026 |
Constraints List
| Constraints List |
| Air Quality Management Area: Worcester City AQMA |
| Contaminated Land |
| Resident Association: St Johns Traders Associatioon - criteria: All Applications - apgrecno:4 - contact email: stjohnstradersassociation@gmail.com |
| SWDP 24: Archaeological Sensitive Areas (ASA) |
| SWDP 6: Conservation Area |
| SWDP 2: Development Boundary |
| SWDP 5: Urban - Unsurveyed |
| SWDP43k: Housing Allocations |
| SWDP 10: Shopping Centres |
| Air Quality Management Consultation Area: St John's Consultation Zone |
| No associated appeals |
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