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Waste Incineration Unit, Hangmans Lane, Hanley Castle, Worcester, WR8 0AJ
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Council sourceDemolition and remediation works. Construction of 8 no two bedroomed, 6 no three bedroomed, 10 no four bedroomed houses, with ancillary hub building, village green, car parking and food production area.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Statement02. Supporting Information | 2 Mar 2010 | View |
| Scheme of Demolition and Waste Minimisation02. Supporting Information | 2 Mar 2010 | View |
| Landscape Character Assessment02. Supporting Information | 2 Mar 2010 | View |
| Public Exhibition and Consultation Feb 200902. Supporting Information | 2 Mar 2010 | View |
| Public Consultation Statement02. Supporting Information | 2 Mar 2010 | View |
| Sustainability Statement02. Supporting Information | 2 Mar 2010 | View |
| Design and Access Statement02. Supporting Information | 2 Mar 2010 | View |
| Maps and Timetables of Bus Services02. Supporting Information | 2 Mar 2010 | View |
| Transport Statement and Travel Plan02. Supporting Information | 2 Mar 2010 | View |
| Flood Risk Assessment02. Supporting Information | 2 Mar 2010 | View |
| Technical Note02. Supporting Information | 2 Mar 2010 | View |
| Proposed Highway Improvements02. Supporting Information | 2 Mar 2010 | View |
| Application Form02. Supporting Information | 2 Mar 2010 | View |
| Comments: John Gregory02. Supporting Information | 3 Mar 2010 | View |
| Comments: MHDC Contaminated land officer02. Supporting Information | 3 Mar 2010 | View |
| Comments: Drs James and Stephanie Lavin02. Supporting Information | 4 Mar 2010 | View |
| Comment - Schools Strategic Planning Officer02. Supporting Information | 8 Mar 2010 | View |
| Transport Statement02. Supporting Information | 8 Mar 2010 | View |
| Comments: South Worcestershire crime risk manager02. Supporting Information | 10 Mar 2010 | View |
| Comment Public Path Orders Officer02. Supporting Information | 10 Mar 2010 | View |
| Comments: Tim and Sara Kitching02. Supporting Information | 16 Mar 2010 | View |
| Comments: Alex Grimwade02. Supporting Information | 16 Mar 2010 | View |
| Comments: A M Reynolds02. Supporting Information | 22 Mar 2010 | View |
| Comments: Berlinda & Russell Mayall02. Supporting Information | 23 Mar 2010 | View |
| Desk Study and Preliminary Geoenvironmental Investigation02. Supporting Information | 25 Mar 2010 | View |
| Supporting document02. Supporting Information | 25 Mar 2010 | View |
| Status of Badger Set02. Supporting Information | 25 Mar 2010 | View |
| Habital Survey and Initial Bat Survey02. Supporting Information | 25 Mar 2010 | View |
| Winter Bat Survey02. Supporting Information | 25 Mar 2010 | View |
| Bat and Reptile Surveys02. Supporting Information | 25 Mar 2010 | View |
| Great Crested Newt Surveys02. Supporting Information | 25 Mar 2010 | View |
| Ecology Report Template02. Supporting Information | 25 Mar 2010 | View |
| Hayler's End Incinerator-Recommendations02. Supporting Information | 25 Mar 2010 | View |
| Proposed Development02. Supporting Information | 25 Mar 2010 | View |
| Extract from Trics Database02. Supporting Information | 25 Mar 2010 | View |
| Maps and Timetables of Bus Services02. Supporting Information | 25 Mar 2010 | View |
| Existing Conditions and Highway Improvements02. Supporting Information | 25 Mar 2010 | View |
| Building Regulation Compliance02. Supporting Information | 25 Mar 2010 | View |
| Design Imput and Results02. Supporting Information | 25 Mar 2010 | View |
| Full SAP Calculation Printout02. Supporting Information | 25 Mar 2010 | View |
| Predicted Energy Assessment02. Supporting Information | 25 Mar 2010 | View |
| Pre Assessment Estimator02. Supporting Information | 25 Mar 2010 | View |
| Water Efficiency Calculator02. Supporting Information | 25 Mar 2010 | View |
| Water Efficiency Calculator02. Supporting Information | 25 Mar 2010 | View |
| Technical Note02. Supporting Information | 25 Mar 2010 | View |
| Energy Production Data02. Supporting Information | 25 Mar 2010 | View |
| Comments - Miss E J E Burton02. Supporting Information | 26 Mar 2010 | View |
| Comments - Mr C R Burton02. Supporting Information | 26 Mar 2010 | View |
| Comments - Mrs R C Burton02. Supporting Information | 26 Mar 2010 | View |
| Comments: Helen & Martin Holmes02. Supporting Information | 30 Mar 2010 | View |
| Comments: R. C. Hudson02. Supporting Information | 30 Mar 2010 | View |
| Comments: Landscape Officers Report02. Supporting Information | 31 Mar 2010 | View |
| Comments: Rex Thomas (Land Drainage & Flooding)02. Supporting Information | 31 Mar 2010 | View |
| Comments: Chris Haddy02. Supporting Information | 31 Mar 2010 | View |
| Comments: Helene S Garnett02. Supporting Information | 31 Mar 2010 | View |
| Comments: Peter Basten02. Supporting Information | 31 Mar 2010 | View |
| Comments: Mr & Mrs J R K Earle02. Supporting Information | 1 Apr 2010 | View |
| Comments: Ian Thompson02. Supporting Information | 1 Apr 2010 | View |
| Comments: Hanley Swan parish Council02. Supporting Information | 7 Apr 2010 | View |
| Comments: Francis and Diana Harcombe02. Supporting Information | 8 Apr 2010 | View |
| Comment: Ben Eiser02. Supporting Information | 9 Apr 2010 | View |
| Comment: W.M.A. Davies02. Supporting Information | 9 Apr 2010 | View |
| Comment: Andrew Fletcher02. Supporting Information | 9 Apr 2010 | View |
| Comment: Mrs H.S. Garnett02. Supporting Information | 9 Apr 2010 | View |
| Comment: Tim Goldsbrough02. Supporting Information | 9 Apr 2010 | View |
| Comment: Richard Harcombe02. Supporting Information | 9 Apr 2010 | View |
| Comment: Michael Brimmell02. Supporting Information | 9 Apr 2010 | View |
| Comment: Ben Eiser02. Supporting Information | 9 Apr 2010 | View |
| Comments: Enviroment agency02. Supporting Information | 12 Apr 2010 | View |
| Comments: Highway Authority02. Supporting Information | 19 Apr 2010 | View |
| Comments: Contaminated Land Officer02. Supporting Information | 20 Apr 2010 | View |
| Comments: Diana and Roger Tilbury02. Supporting Information | 30 Apr 2010 | View |
| Comment: John Gregory02. Supporting Information | 6 May 2010 | View |
| Comments: Highway Authority02. Supporting Information | 7 Jun 2010 | View |
| Comments - Landscape Officer02. Supporting Information | 14 Jun 2010 | View |
| Comments - Ben Eiser02. Supporting Information | 21 Jun 2010 | View |
| Comments - Boughton Butler02. Supporting Information | 28 Jun 2010 | View |
| Comments: Parish Council02. Supporting Information | 9 Jul 2010 | View |
| Comments: MHDC Landscape officer02. Supporting Information | 19 Jul 2010 | View |
| Comment - Regulatory Services02. Supporting Information | 7 Mar 2011 | View |
| Flood Risk Assesment02. Supporting Information | 11 Mar 2011 | View |
| Comment: Land Drainage & Flooding02. Supporting Information | 15 Mar 2011 | View |
| APPEAL: Appellant grounds of appeal02. Supporting Information | 8 Nov 2011 | View |
| APPEAL: Appellant Forms02. Supporting Information | 8 Nov 2011 | View |
| APPEAL: Hearing start letter02. Supporting Information | 8 Nov 2011 | View |
| Change of Agent for hearing02. Supporting Information | 8 Nov 2011 | View |
| APPEAL: Appellant Statement02. Supporting Information | 3 Jan 2012 | View |
| APPEAL: MHDC Statement02. Supporting Information | 23 Jan 2012 | View |
| APPEAL: Venue Letter (21st Feb 12)02. Supporting Information | 30 Jan 2012 | View |
| Landscape and Ecology Plan Scale: 250:500 Paper Size: A102. Supporting Information | 19 Feb 2010 | View |
| Proposed Drainage Layout Scale: Paper Size: A102. Supporting Information | 19 Feb 2010 | View |
| Tree Survey Scale: 1:200 Paper Size: A302. Supporting Information | 14 May 2010 | View |
| Tree Survey Scale: 1:200 Paper Size: A302. Supporting Information | 14 May 2010 | View |
| Tree Survey Scale: 1:200 Paper Size: A302. Supporting Information | 14 May 2010 | View |
| Proposed Development Scale: - Paper Size: -02. Supporting Information | 14 May 2010 | View |
| Existing Conditions and Proposed Highway Improvements Scale: 1:1250 Paper Size: A102. Supporting Information | 14 May 2010 | View |
| Letter - Tree Survey Scale: - Paper Size: A402. Supporting Information | 28 Jun 2010 | View |
| Key Drawing Pack Scale: Paper Size: A304. Site / Location Plan | Not published | View |
| Existing Elevations Incinerator Scale: 1:100 Paper Size: A104. Site / Location Plan | 19 Feb 2010 | View |
| Existing sections Incinerator Scale: 1:100 Paper Size: A104. Site / Location Plan | 19 Feb 2010 | View |
| Existing Hub Sections Scale: 1:100 Paper Size: A104. Site / Location Plan | 19 Feb 2010 | View |
| Existing Floor Plan Scale: 1:100 Paper Size: A104. Site / Location Plan | 19 Feb 2010 | View |
| Proposed Hub Sections Scale: 1:100 Paper Size: A104. Site / Location Plan | 19 Feb 2010 | View |
| Hub Floor Plan Scale: 1:100 Paper Size: A104. Site / Location Plan | 19 Feb 2010 | View |
| Proposed Site Plan Scale: 1:200 Paper Size: A104. Site / Location Plan | Not published | View |
| Existing Site Plan Scale: 1:200 Paper Size: A104. Site / Location Plan | 19 Feb 2010 | View |
| Block plan Scale: Paper Size: A404. Site / Location Plan | 19 Feb 2010 | View |
| Location Map Scale: 1:2500 Paper Size: A304. Site / Location Plan | 19 Feb 2010 | View |
| Proposed Landscape Plan Scale: 1:500 Paper Size: A304. Site / Location Plan | 19 Feb 2010 | View |
| Topographical Survey Scale: 1:200 Paper Size: A004. Site / Location Plan | 25 Mar 2010 | View |
| Block Plan Scale: 1:500 Paper Size: A404. Site / Location Plan | 25 Mar 2010 | View |
| Site Location Plan Scale: Paper Size: A404. Site / Location Plan | 25 Mar 2010 | View |
| Proposed Drainage Layout Scale: 1:250 Paper Size: A104. Site / Location Plan | 25 Mar 2010 | View |
| Site Location Plan & Photos Scale: As Shown Paper Size: A304. Site / Location Plan | 25 Mar 2010 | View |
| Site Location Plan & Photos Scale: As Shown Paper Size: A104. Site / Location Plan | 25 Mar 2010 | View |
| Proposed Bat Roost & Cycle Store Scale: 1:100 Paper Size: A304. Site / Location Plan | 14 May 2010 | View |
| Tree Retention and Protection Plan Scale: - Paper Size: -04. Site / Location Plan | 14 May 2010 | View |
| Landscape & Ecology Strategy Plan Scale: - Paper Size: -04. Site / Location Plan | 14 May 2010 | View |
| Proposed Site Plan showing Floor Plans & Levels Scale: 1:200 Paper Size: A104. Site / Location Plan | 28 Jun 2010 | View |
| Root Protection Areas Scale: 1:200 Paper Size: A004. Site / Location Plan | 28 Jun 2010 | View |
| Tree Survey & Protection Plan Scale: 1:200 Paper Size: A004. Site / Location Plan | 28 Jun 2010 | View |
| Tree Plan Scale: 1:200 Paper Size: A004. Site / Location Plan | 28 Jun 2010 | View |
| Landscape & Ecology Strategy Scale: Other Paper Size: A304. Site / Location Plan | 28 Jun 2010 | View |
| Tree Plan & Root Protection Areas Scale: 1:200 Paper Size: A004. Site / Location Plan | 28 Jun 2010 | View |
| Theoretical Shading Scale: 1:200 Paper Size: A004. Site / Location Plan | 28 Jun 2010 | View |
| Tree Retention & Protection Plan Scale: 1:200 Paper Size: A004. Site / Location Plan | 28 Jun 2010 | View |
| Land Use Allocation Scale: Paper Size:04. Site / Location Plan | 4 Mar 2011 | View |
| Decision Notice12. Decision Notice | 5 Apr 2011 | View |
| Appeal Notice12. Decision Notice | 9 Aug 2012 | View |
| Energy Statement31. Appeal - Documents | 2 Mar 2010 | View |
| Scheme of Demolition and Waste Minimisation31. Appeal - Documents | 2 Mar 2010 | View |
| Landscape Character Assessment31. Appeal - Documents | 2 Mar 2010 | View |
| Public Exhibition and Consultation Feb 200931. Appeal - Documents | 2 Mar 2010 | View |
| Public Consultation Statement31. Appeal - Documents | 2 Mar 2010 | View |
| Sustainability Statement31. Appeal - Documents | 2 Mar 2010 | View |
| Design and Access Statement31. Appeal - Documents | 2 Mar 2010 | View |
| Maps and Timetables of Bus Services31. Appeal - Documents | 2 Mar 2010 | View |
| Transport Statement and Travel Plan31. Appeal - Documents | 2 Mar 2010 | View |
| Flood Risk Assessment31. Appeal - Documents | 2 Mar 2010 | View |
| Technical Note31. Appeal - Documents | 2 Mar 2010 | View |
| Proposed Highway Improvements31. Appeal - Documents | 2 Mar 2010 | View |
| Application Form31. Appeal - Documents | 2 Mar 2010 | View |
| Comments: John Gregory31. Appeal - Documents | 3 Mar 2010 | View |
| Comments: MHDC Contaminated land officer31. Appeal - Documents | 3 Mar 2010 | View |
| Comments: Drs James and Stephanie Lavin31. Appeal - Documents | 4 Mar 2010 | View |
| Comment - Schools Strategic Planning Officer31. Appeal - Documents | 8 Mar 2010 | View |
| Transport Statement31. Appeal - Documents | 8 Mar 2010 | View |
| Comments: South Worcestershire crime risk manager31. Appeal - Documents | 10 Mar 2010 | View |
| Comment Public Path Orders Officer31. Appeal - Documents | 10 Mar 2010 | View |
| Comments: Tim and Sara Kitching31. Appeal - Documents | 16 Mar 2010 | View |
| Comments: Alex Grimwade31. Appeal - Documents | 16 Mar 2010 | View |
| Comments: A M Reynolds31. Appeal - Documents | 22 Mar 2010 | View |
| Comments: Berlinda & Russell Mayall31. Appeal - Documents | 23 Mar 2010 | View |
| Desk Study and Preliminary Geoenvironmental Investigation31. Appeal - Documents | 25 Mar 2010 | View |
| Supporting document31. Appeal - Documents | 25 Mar 2010 | View |
| Status of Badger Set31. Appeal - Documents | 25 Mar 2010 | View |
| Habital Survey and Initial Bat Survey31. Appeal - Documents | 25 Mar 2010 | View |
| Winter Bat Survey31. Appeal - Documents | 25 Mar 2010 | View |
| Bat and Reptile Surveys31. Appeal - Documents | 25 Mar 2010 | View |
| Great Crested Newt Surveys31. Appeal - Documents | 25 Mar 2010 | View |
| Ecology Report Template31. Appeal - Documents | 25 Mar 2010 | View |
| Hayler's End Incinerator-Recommendations31. Appeal - Documents | 25 Mar 2010 | View |
| Proposed Development31. Appeal - Documents | 25 Mar 2010 | View |
| Extract from Trics Database31. Appeal - Documents | 25 Mar 2010 | View |
| Maps and Timetables of Bus Services31. Appeal - Documents | 25 Mar 2010 | View |
| Existing Conditions and Highway Improvements31. Appeal - Documents | 25 Mar 2010 | View |
| Building Regulation Compliance31. Appeal - Documents | 25 Mar 2010 | View |
| Design Imput and Results31. Appeal - Documents | 25 Mar 2010 | View |
| Full SAP Calculation Printout31. Appeal - Documents | 25 Mar 2010 | View |
| Predicted Energy Assessment31. Appeal - Documents | 25 Mar 2010 | View |
| Pre Assessment Estimator31. Appeal - Documents | 25 Mar 2010 | View |
| Water Efficiency Calculator31. Appeal - Documents | 25 Mar 2010 | View |
| Water Efficiency Calculator31. Appeal - Documents | 25 Mar 2010 | View |
| Technical Note31. Appeal - Documents | 25 Mar 2010 | View |
| Energy Production Data31. Appeal - Documents | 25 Mar 2010 | View |
| Comments - Miss E J E Burton31. Appeal - Documents | 26 Mar 2010 | View |
| Comments - Mr C R Burton31. Appeal - Documents | 26 Mar 2010 | View |
| Comments - Mrs R C Burton31. Appeal - Documents | 26 Mar 2010 | View |
| Comments: Helen & Martin Holmes31. Appeal - Documents | 30 Mar 2010 | View |
| Comments: R. C. Hudson31. Appeal - Documents | 30 Mar 2010 | View |
| Comments: Landscape Officers Report31. Appeal - Documents | 31 Mar 2010 | View |
| Comments: Rex Thomas (Land Drainage & Flooding)31. Appeal - Documents | 31 Mar 2010 | View |
| Comments: Chris Haddy31. Appeal - Documents | 31 Mar 2010 | View |
| Comments: Helene S Garnett31. Appeal - Documents | 31 Mar 2010 | View |
| Comments: Peter Basten31. Appeal - Documents | 31 Mar 2010 | View |
| Comments: Mr & Mrs J R K Earle31. Appeal - Documents | 1 Apr 2010 | View |
| Comments: Ian Thompson31. Appeal - Documents | 1 Apr 2010 | View |
| Comments: Hanley Swan parish Council31. Appeal - Documents | 7 Apr 2010 | View |
| Comments: Francis and Diana Harcombe31. Appeal - Documents | 8 Apr 2010 | View |
| Comment: Ben Eiser31. Appeal - Documents | 9 Apr 2010 | View |
| Comment: W.M.A. Davies31. Appeal - Documents | 9 Apr 2010 | View |
| Comment: Andrew Fletcher31. Appeal - Documents | 9 Apr 2010 | View |
| Comment: Mrs H.S. Garnett31. Appeal - Documents | 9 Apr 2010 | View |
| Comment: Tim Goldsbrough31. Appeal - Documents | 9 Apr 2010 | View |
| Comment: Richard Harcombe31. Appeal - Documents | 9 Apr 2010 | View |
| Comment: Michael Brimmell31. Appeal - Documents | 9 Apr 2010 | View |
| Comment: Ben Eiser31. Appeal - Documents | 9 Apr 2010 | View |
| Comments: Enviroment agency31. Appeal - Documents | 12 Apr 2010 | View |
| Comments: Highway Authority31. Appeal - Documents | 19 Apr 2010 | View |
| Comments: Contaminated Land Officer31. Appeal - Documents | 20 Apr 2010 | View |
| Comments: Diana and Roger Tilbury31. Appeal - Documents | 30 Apr 2010 | View |
| Comment: John Gregory31. Appeal - Documents | 6 May 2010 | View |
| Comments: Highway Authority31. Appeal - Documents | 7 Jun 2010 | View |
| Comments - Landscape Officer31. Appeal - Documents | 14 Jun 2010 | View |
| Comments - Ben Eiser31. Appeal - Documents | 21 Jun 2010 | View |
| Comments - Boughton Butler31. Appeal - Documents | 28 Jun 2010 | View |
| Comments: Parish Council31. Appeal - Documents | 9 Jul 2010 | View |
| Comments: MHDC Landscape officer31. Appeal - Documents | 19 Jul 2010 | View |
| Comment - Regulatory Services31. Appeal - Documents | 7 Mar 2011 | View |
| Flood Risk Assesment31. Appeal - Documents | 11 Mar 2011 | View |
| Comment: Land Drainage & Flooding31. Appeal - Documents | 15 Mar 2011 | View |
| Decision Notice31. Appeal - Documents | 5 Apr 2011 | View |
| APPEAL: Appellant grounds of appeal31. Appeal - Documents | 8 Nov 2011 | View |
| APPEAL: Appellant Forms31. Appeal - Documents | 8 Nov 2011 | View |
| APPEAL: Hearing start letter31. Appeal - Documents | 8 Nov 2011 | View |
| Change of Agent for hearing31. Appeal - Documents | 8 Nov 2011 | View |
| APPEAL: Appellant Statement31. Appeal - Documents | 3 Jan 2012 | View |
| APPEAL: MHDC Statement31. Appeal - Documents | 23 Jan 2012 | View |
| APPEAL: Venue Letter (21st Feb 12)31. Appeal - Documents | 30 Jan 2012 | View |
| Appeal Notice31. Appeal - Documents | 9 Aug 2012 | View |
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