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Outline application for a residential development of up to 33 dwellings (Use Class 3) means of access and associated works (with all other matters relating to appearance, landscaping, layout and scale reserved).

Land Adj Broadlands Drive, Malvern, Worcestershire,

ApprovalReference: 15/00888/OUTMalvern Hills District Council

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Application summary

Status
Approval
Application type
Outline Application
Received
24 Jun 2015
Validated
6 Jul 2015
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Malvern Hills District Council

Application overview

Outline application for a residential development of up to 33 dwellings (Use Class 3) means of access and associated works (with all other matters relating to appearance, landscaping, layout and scale reserved).

Proposal details

Reference
15/00888/OUT
Ward
West Ward - Pre 01/05/23
Parish
Malvern CP
Agent
Stuart Caldicott

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Land Adj Broadlands Drive, Malvern, Worcestershire,

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Application Form Scale: - Paper Size: A401. Application Form6 Jul 2015View
Comment: Mrs A McLaren02. Supporting Information10 Jul 2015View
Comment: Mr A Sanderson02. Supporting Information13 Jul 2015View
Comment: Kelda White02. Supporting Information13 Jul 2015View
Comment: Ray & Wendy Walker02. Supporting Information14 Jul 2015View
Comment: Malcolm Robinson02. Supporting Information14 Jul 2015View
Comment: E Margaret Flanagan02. Supporting Information14 Jul 2015View
Comment: Mr Alan McLaren02. Supporting Information14 Jul 2015View
Comment: K Philpotts02. Supporting Information15 Jul 2015View
Comment: Claire Squire02. Supporting Information16 Jul 2015View
Comment: Crime Risk Manager02. Supporting Information16 Jul 2015View
Comment: WCC Schools Strategic Planning Officer02. Supporting Information16 Jul 2015View
Comment: South Worcestershire Land Drainage Partnership02. Supporting Information16 Jul 2015View
Comment: David Jones02. Supporting Information17 Jul 2015View
Comment: Michael and Elaine Binfield02. Supporting Information17 Jul 2015View
Comment: Lt Col (Retd) J M Sweetman02. Supporting Information21 Jul 2015View
Comment: Ruth Smith02. Supporting Information21 Jul 2015View
Comment: Mrs A. Robotham02. Supporting Information21 Jul 2015View
Comment: Mr D & Mrs S Gledhill02. Supporting Information22 Jul 2015View
Comment: Mrs E Cox02. Supporting Information23 Jul 2015View
Comment: Mr Gary Cox02. Supporting Information23 Jul 2015View
Comment: Mark Sherwood02. Supporting Information23 Jul 2015View
Comment: Mrs Claire Weston02. Supporting Information23 Jul 2015View
Comment: MHDC Community Services02. Supporting Information27 Jul 2015View
Comment: L B Jones02. Supporting Information27 Jul 2015View
Comment: Martin Pocock02. Supporting Information27 Jul 2015View
Comment: Mary Williams02. Supporting Information28 Jul 2015View
Comment: Andrew Stocker02. Supporting Information28 Jul 2015View
Comment: Christopher Stocker02. Supporting Information28 Jul 2015View
Comment: Raymond Stocker02. Supporting Information28 Jul 2015View
Comment: Robert Jones02. Supporting Information29 Jul 2015View
Comment: Mr David Baker02. Supporting Information29 Jul 2015View
Comment: Neville H. Moss02. Supporting Information29 Jul 2015View
Comment: Mr & Mrs Makin02. Supporting Information29 Jul 2015View
Comment: Graeme Errington02. Supporting Information29 Jul 2015View
Comment: M M Smith02. Supporting Information29 Jul 2015View
Comment: Alan Smith02. Supporting Information29 Jul 2015View
Comment: Pat Jones02. Supporting Information29 Jul 2015View
Comment: Highway Authority02. Supporting Information29 Jul 2015View
Comment: MHDC Landscape Officer02. Supporting Information29 Jul 2015View
Comment: Lead Local Flood Authority02. Supporting Information29 Jul 2015View
Comment: SW Land Drainage02. Supporting Information29 Jul 2015View
Comment: MHDC Housing02. Supporting Information29 Jul 2015View
Comment: Worcestershire Regulatory Services02. Supporting Information29 Jul 2015View
Comment: Natural England02. Supporting Information29 Jul 2015View
Comment: MHDC Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Unit02. Supporting Information29 Jul 2015View
Comment: Mr Robert Brant02. Supporting Information29 Jul 2015View
Comment: David Hawkins02. Supporting Information29 Jul 2015View
Comment: Mr D J Hill02. Supporting Information29 Jul 2015View
Comment: Sian Smith02. Supporting Information29 Jul 2015View
Comment: Mr & Mrs Drinkwater02. Supporting Information29 Jul 2015View
Comment: Mr & Mrs Drinkwater02. Supporting Information29 Jul 2015View
Comment: Carol and Malcolm Knapper02. Supporting Information29 Jul 2015View
Comment: Mrs Valerie Bruton02. Supporting Information29 Jul 2015View
Comment: Mr & Mrs Morgan02. Supporting Information29 Jul 2015View
Comment: Gene and Justin Williams02. Supporting Information29 Jul 2015View
Comment: Jennifer Dodd02. Supporting Information29 Jul 2015View
Comment: Valerie Bruton02. Supporting Information29 Jul 2015View
Comment: Mrs S J Pocock02. Supporting Information29 Jul 2015View
Comment: Clare and Tony Allen02. Supporting Information29 Jul 2015View
Comment: Anna Clifton02. Supporting Information29 Jul 2015View
Comment: Jeff Parsons02. Supporting Information29 Jul 2015View
Comment: Ruth Lucas02. Supporting Information29 Jul 2015View
Comment: Mr N J Burlton02. Supporting Information30 Jul 2015View
Comment: Mr Neville H. Moss02. Supporting Information30 Jul 2015View
Comment: Richard Hookham02. Supporting Information30 Jul 2015View
Comment: John and Gladys Clements02. Supporting Information30 Jul 2015View
Comment: Jan Dixon02. Supporting Information30 Jul 2015View
Comment: Mr R Stocker02. Supporting Information3 Aug 2015View
Comment: WCC Archaeology Services02. Supporting Information4 Aug 2015View
Comment: Martin Pocock02. Supporting Information4 Aug 2015View
Comment: Paul Woodward02. Supporting Information4 Aug 2015View
Comment: Severn Trent Water02. Supporting Information7 Aug 2015View
Comment: Pat Moss02. Supporting Information14 Aug 2015View
Comment: Worcestershire Wildlife Trust02. Supporting Information18 Aug 2015View
Comment: MHDC Landscape Officer02. Supporting Information18 Aug 2015View
Comment: John Ridgley02. Supporting Information18 Aug 2015View
Comment: Roland Bannister02. Supporting Information18 Aug 2015View
Comment: WCC Highways02. Supporting Information18 Aug 2015View
Comment: Mrs J M Robson02. Supporting Information18 Aug 2015View
Comment: Graeme Errington02. Supporting Information18 Aug 2015View
Comment: Luke & Ruth Lucas02. Supporting Information18 Aug 2015View
Comment: Mr Frank Smith02. Supporting Information19 Aug 2015View
Comment: MHDC Planning Officer02. Supporting Information19 Aug 2015View
Comment: Lt Col (Retd) J M Sweetman02. Supporting Information24 Aug 2015View
Comment: MHDC Conservation02. Supporting Information1 Sept 2015View
Comment: Natural England02. Supporting Information2 Sept 2015View
Comment: Worcestershire Wildlife Trust02. Supporting Information29 Sept 2015View
Comment: Malvern Civic Society02. Supporting Information7 Oct 2015View
Comment: Paul Morton02. Supporting Information7 Oct 2015View
Comment: L B Jones02. Supporting Information8 Oct 2015View
Comment: Tim Hodges02. Supporting Information9 Oct 2015View
Comment: Gerald Bruton02. Supporting Information12 Oct 2015View
Comment: Robert Jones02. Supporting Information12 Oct 2015View
Comment: Claire Squire02. Supporting Information12 Oct 2015View
Comment: Neville H Moss02. Supporting Information15 Oct 2015View
Comment: Mrs P A Moss02. Supporting Information15 Oct 2015View
Comment: Richard Kalton02. Supporting Information16 Oct 2015View
Comment: Jan Dixon02. Supporting Information16 Oct 2015View
Comment: Jan Dixon02. Supporting Information19 Oct 2015View
Comment: Gary Cox02. Supporting Information19 Oct 2015View
Comment: Lead Local Flooding Authority02. Supporting Information19 Oct 2015View
Comment: Severn Trent Water Ltd02. Supporting Information20 Oct 2015View
Comment: Lt Col (Retd) J M Sweetman02. Supporting Information20 Oct 2015View
Comment: MHDC Community Services02. Supporting Information21 Oct 2015View
Comment: Mr T Hodges02. Supporting Information11 Nov 2015View
Comment: Worcs Regulatory Services02. Supporting Information21 Dec 2015View
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Independent review of the FRA and drainage submitted - PBA on behalf of MHDC02. Supporting Information18 Jan 2016View
Comment: Highway Authority02. Supporting Information19 Jan 2016View
Comment: Andrew Jarvis02. Supporting Information27 Jan 2016View
Comment: Malvern Town Council02. Supporting Information15 Feb 2016View
Comment: G & V Bruton02. Supporting Information19 Feb 2016View
Committee Notification Letter - 23-03-1602. Supporting Information15 Mar 2016View
Comment: Claire Squire02. Supporting Information23 Mar 2016View
Reptile Survey Report Scale: Paper Size:02. Supporting Information6 Jul 2015View
Nocturnal Bat Activity Survey Scale: Paper Size:02. Supporting Information6 Jul 2015View
Planning statement Scale: Paper Size:02. Supporting Information6 Jul 2015View
Addendum to Afforable Housing Scheme Scale: Paper Size:02. Supporting Information6 Jul 2015View
Desk Study and Ground Investigation Report Scale: Paper Size:02. Supporting Information6 Jul 2015View
Affordable Housing Scheme Scale: Paper Size:02. Supporting Information6 Jul 2015View
Archaeological Desk Based Assessment Scale: Paper Size:02. Supporting Information6 Jul 2015View
Archaeological Geophysical Scale: Paper Size:02. Supporting Information6 Jul 2015View
Cover Letter Scale: Paper Size:02. Supporting Information6 Jul 2015View
Design & Access Statement pt 1 Scale: Paper Size:02. Supporting Information6 Jul 2015View
Desk Study and Investigation Report pt 1 Scale: Paper Size:02. Supporting Information6 Jul 2015View
Exended Phase 1 Habitat Survey Scale: Paper Size:02. Supporting Information6 Jul 2015View
Flood Risk Assessment pt 1 Scale: Paper Size:02. Supporting Information6 Jul 2015View
Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment pt 1 Scale: Paper Size:02. Supporting Information6 Jul 2015View
Statement of Community Involvement Appendices part 1 Scale: Paper Size:02. Supporting Information6 Jul 2015View
Statement of Community Involvement Appendices part 2 Scale: Paper Size:02. Supporting Information6 Jul 2015View
Statement of Community Involvement Scale: Paper Size:02. Supporting Information6 Jul 2015View
Transport Statement Scale: Paper Size:02. Supporting Information6 Jul 2015View
Updated Noctournal Bat Survey Report Scale: Paper Size:02. Supporting Information6 Jul 2015View
Tree Survey Assessment Scale: Paper Size:02. Supporting Information6 Jul 2015View
Utilities Statement Scale: Paper Size:02. Supporting Information6 Jul 2015View
Heritage Assessment Scale: - Paper Size: A402. Supporting Information8 Jul 2015View
Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment pt 6 Scale: - Paper Size: Other02. Supporting Information6 Jul 2015View
Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment pt 5 Scale: - Paper Size: -02. Supporting Information6 Jul 2015View
Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment pt 4 Scale: - Paper Size: -02. Supporting Information6 Jul 2015View
Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment pt 3 Scale: - Paper Size: -02. Supporting Information6 Jul 2015View
Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment pt 2 Scale: - Paper Size: -02. Supporting Information6 Jul 2015View
Flood Risk Assessment pt 2 Scale: - Paper Size: -02. Supporting Information6 Jul 2015View
Desk Study and Investigation Report pt 6 Scale: - Paper Size: Other02. Supporting Information6 Jul 2015View
Desk Study and Investigation Report pt 5 Scale: - Paper Size: -02. Supporting Information6 Jul 2015View
Desk Study and Investigation Report pt 4 Scale: - Paper Size: -02. Supporting Information6 Jul 2015View
Desk Study and Investigation Report pt 3 Scale: - Paper Size: -02. Supporting Information6 Jul 2015View
Desk Study and Investigation Report pt 2b Scale: - Paper Size: -02. Supporting Information6 Jul 2015View
Desk Study and Investigation Report pt 2a Scale: - Paper Size: -02. Supporting Information6 Jul 2015View
Design & Access Statement pt 3 Scale: - Paper Size: -02. Supporting Information6 Jul 2015View
Design & Access Statement pt 2 Scale: Other Paper Size: -02. Supporting Information29 Jul 2015View
Letter from Agent Scale: - Paper Size: A402. Supporting Information23 Sept 2015View
Geophysical Information (Hydrock Letter) Scale: Paper Size: A402. Supporting Information10 Sept 2015View
Additional Flood Risk Assessment Addendum Scale: - Paper Size: -02. Supporting Information23 Sept 2015View
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Legal Advice - Framptons Scale: Paper Size:02. Supporting Information8 Jan 2016View
Extension of time letter from agent Scale: - Paper Size: A402. Supporting Information11 Feb 2016View
Extension of Time Letter Scale: - Paper Size: -02. Supporting Information20 Apr 2016View
Extension of Time letter Scale: - Paper Size: A402. Supporting Information27 May 2016View
Extension of Time Agreement Scale: - Paper Size: -02. Supporting Information27 Jun 2016View
Extension of time letter Scale: - Paper Size: A402. Supporting Information19 Jul 2016View
Section 106 Agreement Scale: - Paper Size: -02. Supporting Information11 Aug 2016View
Extension of time letter Scale: - Paper Size: A402. Supporting Information11 Aug 2016View
Comment: Richard RosomanInformation15 Mar 2016View
Development Framework Plan Scale: Other Paper Size: A104. Site / Location Plan6 Jul 2015View
Illustrative Masterplan Scale: 1:500 Paper Size: A104. Site / Location Plan6 Jul 2015View
Illastrative Accomodation Schedule Scale: - Paper Size: A304. Site / Location Plan6 Jul 2015View
Scale and Heights of Buildings Scale: - Paper Size: A304. Site / Location Plan6 Jul 2015View
Redline Site Boundary Scale: 1:500 Paper Size: A104. Site / Location Plan6 Jul 2015View
Site Plan Scale: Other Paper Size: A404. Site / Location Plan6 Jul 2015View
AMENDED Development Framework Plan BMD.14.013.DR.003 B rec'd 11.8.16 Scale: 1:1000 Paper Size: A104. Site / Location Plan11 Aug 2016View
Committee Report - 23-03-1612. Decision Notice15 Mar 2016View
Southern Area Development Management Committee Minutes 23.3.1612. Decision Notice6 Apr 2016View
Decision Notice12. Decision Notice11 Aug 2016View
Application Form13. DoC Application Form19 Feb 2019View
Discharge of Condition Application Form13. DoC Application Form20 Feb 2019View
Application Form13. DoC Application Form26 Feb 2019View
DOC Application Form13. DoC Application Form26 Feb 2019View
Approval Of Detail Form Condition 2313. DoC Application Form13 Mar 2019View
Application Form (redacted) (condition 26)13. DoC Application Form20 Jan 2022View
Main Drainage Layout - Conditions 8-10.pdf14. DoC Plans20 Feb 2019View
Longitudinal Sections Private Road 1 Conditions 8-9.pdf14. DoC Plans20 Feb 2019View
Longitudinal Sections Surface Water Outfalls - Conditions 8-9.pdf14. DoC Plans20 Feb 2019View
Manhole Schedules14. DoC Plans20 Feb 2019View
Proposed Lighting & Installation Design Layout - Condition 1514. DoC Plans22 Feb 2019View
Proposed Private Lighting & Installation Design Layout - Condition 1514. DoC Plans22 Feb 2019View
STWL Adopted Sewers Plot A314. DoC Plans12 Mar 2019View
Traffic Management Plan Rev. 214. DoC Plans26 Mar 2019View
Tree Protection Plan - Condition 2314. DoC Plans28 Mar 2019View
Condition 24 - General Arrangement14. DoC Plans5 Nov 2019View
S278 Broadlands drive pavement layout14. DoC Plans5 Nov 2019View
S278 Broadlands drive highway construction details14. DoC Plans5 Nov 2019View
S278 Broadlands Drive Vehicle Tracking - Sheet 1 of 214. DoC Plans5 Nov 2019View
S278 Broadlands Drive Vehicle Tracking - Sheet 2 of 214. DoC Plans5 Nov 2019View
S278 Broadlands Drive Refuse Vehicle Tracking14. DoC Plans5 Nov 2019View
S278 Broadlands drive kerbing layout14. DoC Plans5 Nov 2019View
S278 Broadlands drive Markings and signage14. DoC Plans5 Nov 2019View
S278 Lighting14. DoC Plans5 Nov 2019View
S278 Broadlands drive finished levels14. DoC Plans5 Nov 2019View
S278 Broadlands drive long section14. DoC Plans5 Nov 2019View
S278 Location plan14. DoC Plans5 Nov 2019View
S278 Broadlands drive legal agreement14. DoC Plans5 Nov 2019View
S278 Broadlands drive dedication plan14. DoC Plans5 Nov 2019View
S278 Broadlands drive site clearance14. DoC Plans5 Nov 2019View
S278 Broadlands drive existing utilities14. DoC Plans5 Nov 2019View
Condition 25 - General Arrangement14. DoC Plans2 Jul 2020View
S278 Cowleigh bank finished levels14. DoC Plans2 Jul 2020View
S278 Cowleigh bank legal agreement14. DoC Plans2 Jul 2020View
S278 Cowleigh bank Sections plan14. DoC Plans2 Jul 2020View
S278 Cowleigh bank Cross and long sections sheet 214. DoC Plans2 Jul 2020View
S278 Cowleigh bank Cross sections sheet 114. DoC Plans2 Jul 2020View
S278 Cowleigh Bank site clearance14. DoC Plans2 Jul 2020View
S278 Cowleigh Bank Drainage layout14. DoC Plans2 Jul 2020View
S278 Cowleigh Bank existing utilities14. DoC Plans2 Jul 2020View
S278 Cowleigh Bank proposed utilities14. DoC Plans2 Jul 2020View
S278 Cowleigh Bank pavement layout14. DoC Plans2 Jul 2020View
S278 Cowleigh Bank highway construction details14. DoC Plans2 Jul 2020View
S278 Cowleigh Bank Vehicle Tracking14. DoC Plans2 Jul 2020View
S278 Cowleigh Bank markings and signage14. DoC Plans2 Jul 2020View
S278 Risk Assessment - Cowleigh Bank Crossing14. DoC Plans2 Jul 2020View
S278 Cowleigh Bank kerbing layout14. DoC Plans2 Jul 2020View
Condition 30 & 31 - P5259 Archaeological evaluation v215. DoC Supporting Documents20 Feb 2018View
Appendix B Part L Compliance SAPs15. DoC Supporting Documents19 Feb 2019View
Appendix C 10% PV SAPs15. DoC Supporting Documents19 Feb 2019View
Appendix D PV proposal15. DoC Supporting Documents19 Feb 2019View
Planning Condition Discharge Cover letter Broadlands Drive Malvern 15.2.1915. DoC Supporting Documents19 Feb 2019View
Planning Condition Discharge Cover letter Broadlands Drive Malvern 20.2.19.pdf15. DoC Supporting Documents20 Feb 2019View
SAN15 - Civils drawing register - 20a-02-19 - Conditions 8-9.pdf15. DoC Supporting Documents20 Feb 2019View
Rev 2.0 Drainage Network Details15. DoC Supporting Documents26 Feb 2019View
Conditions 24 and 25 - Vehicular Access Report15. DoC Supporting Documents26 Feb 2019View
Planning Condition Discharge Cover Letter - Condition 1515. DoC Supporting Documents26 Feb 2019View
Outdoor Lighting Report - Condition 1515. DoC Supporting Documents26 Feb 2019View
Outdoor Lighting Report (Private Street Lighting) - Condition 1515. DoC Supporting Documents26 Feb 2019View
Sustainability Measures & Energy Assessment (Issue 03)15. DoC Supporting Documents4 Mar 2019View
Water Management Statement - Condition 1915. DoC Supporting Documents4 Mar 2019View
Email from STWL confirming adoption of SW sewer15. DoC Supporting Documents13 Mar 2019View
Arboricultural Survey Report - Condition 2315. DoC Supporting Documents13 Mar 2019View
Tree Protection Procedure - Condition 2315. DoC Supporting Documents13 Mar 2019View
Planning Condition Discharge Cover Letter - Condition 2315. DoC Supporting Documents13 Mar 2019View
Updated drainage calculations (Madd Factor 0 Network Details)15. DoC Supporting Documents20 Mar 2019View
POS Management Plan15. DoC Supporting Documents21 Mar 2019View
Construction Method Statement - 22 3 1915. DoC Supporting Documents26 Mar 2019View
Outdoor Lighting Report - Broadlands Drive 20310-A-01C15. DoC Supporting Documents5 Nov 2019View
Letter regarding conditions 24 and 2515. DoC Supporting Documents5 Nov 2019View
Letter from Santuary Homes - Condition 25 - dated 02.07.2015. DoC Supporting Documents3 Jul 2020View
condition 26 - Front Cover HUG.docx15. DoC Supporting Documents24 Mar 2022View
condition 26 - Section 1 Introduction to Sancutuary Homes.docx15. DoC Supporting Documents24 Mar 2022View
condition 26 - Section 2 caring for your new home.docx15. DoC Supporting Documents24 Mar 2022View
condition 26 - Section 3 Travel and accessing local facilites.docx15. DoC Supporting Documents24 Mar 2022View
Condition 26 - Section 4 Sustainability15. DoC Supporting Documents24 Mar 2022View
Discharge of Condition decision - pdf16. DoC Decision6 Apr 2018View
Discharge of Condition decision16. DoC Decision21 Mar 2019View
Discharge of Condition decision16. DoC Decision28 Mar 2019View
Discharge of Condition decision16. DoC Decision14 Nov 2019View
Discharge of Condition decision16. DoC Decision16 Jul 2020View
Discharge of Condition decision - Condition 2616. DoC Decision28 Mar 2022View
Approved Plans - 11-08-2016 Scale: - Paper Size: -Approved Plans - 11-08-2016.pdf11 Jul 2016View
Deed of VariationOther12 Sept 2018View

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Southern Area Development Management Committee Minutes 23.3.16 Decision Notice Discharge of Condition decision - pdf Discharge of Condition decision Discharge of Condition decision Discharge of Condition decision Discharge of Condition decision Discharge of Condition decision - Condition 26
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