Understanding planning · 13 min read
Planning application documents: what to read first
Understand planning application documents, officer reports and decision notices. Use a reading checklist, document table and worked example to inspect a case.
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The Anchor Inn 67-69 Main Road Kempsey Worcester WR5 3NB
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The Anchor Inn 67-69 Main Road Kempsey Worcester WR5 3NB
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Retention of existing public house (Use Class A4). Erection of a convenience store (Class A1) and associated works including reconfiguration of car park and outdoor amenity areas.
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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application Form01. Application Form | 1 May 2018 | View |
| Site Notice01. Application Form | 11 Jun 2018 | View |
| Heritage Statement02. Supporting Information | 1 May 2018 | View |
| Acoustic Testing Report02. Supporting Information | 1 May 2018 | View |
| Transport Statement02. Supporting Information | 1 May 2018 | View |
| Framework Travel Plan02. Supporting Information | 1 May 2018 | View |
| Arboricultural Implications Assessment and Method Statement02. Supporting Information | 1 May 2018 | View |
| Energy Statement02. Supporting Information | 1 May 2018 | View |
| Application Covering Letter 30.04.1802. Supporting Information | 1 May 2018 | View |
| Planning, Design & Access Statement - 02.05.1802. Supporting Information | 8 May 2018 | View |
| Water Management Statement02. Supporting Information | 1 Jun 2018 | View |
| Water Management Statement - Appendices02. Supporting Information | 1 Jun 2018 | View |
| Planning, Design and Access Statement02. Supporting Information | 1 Jun 2018 | View |
| Aboricultural Assessemnt02. Supporting Information | 31 Aug 2018 | View |
| A106857 Covering Letter 22.08.18.pdf02. Supporting Information | 4 Sept 2018 | View |
| Amended Site Plan02. Supporting Information | 4 Sept 2018 | View |
| Speed Survey02. Supporting Information | 12 Mar 2019 | View |
| Existing & Proposed Context Elevations02. Supporting Information | 1 May 2018 | View |
| Topographical Survey Plan02. Supporting Information | 1 Jun 2018 | View |
| 17967 - AIA 4.pdf02. Supporting Information | 1 Feb 2019 | View |
| A106857 Summary of Amendments 04.02.19.pdf02. Supporting Information | 7 Feb 2019 | View |
| Amendment - Pre-decision pro forma17. Validation | 7 Feb 2019 | View |
| Location Plan04. Site / Location Plan | 1 May 2018 | View |
| Block Plan04. Site / Location Plan | 1 Jun 2018 | View |
| Proposed Floorplans06. Proposed Plans | 1 May 2018 | View |
| Proposed Elevations06. Proposed Plans | 1 May 2018 | View |
| Indicative Surface Water Drainage Plan06. Proposed Plans | 1 Jun 2018 | View |
| Proposed Site Layout06. Proposed Plans | 1 Jun 2018 | View |
| Proposed Site Layout06. Proposed Plans | 31 Aug 2018 | View |
| Signage.jpg06. Proposed Plans | 23 Oct 2018 | View |
| Proposed Site Layout06. Proposed Plans | 23 Oct 2018 | View |
| Proposed Elevations06. Proposed Plans | 23 Oct 2018 | View |
| stair.pdf06. Proposed Plans | 23 Oct 2018 | View |
| Proposed Floor Plans06. Proposed Plans | 23 Oct 2018 | View |
| Proposed Street Scene06. Proposed Plans | 23 Oct 2018 | View |
| 17.3006.115_p3.pdf06. Proposed Plans | 1 Feb 2019 | View |
| 17.3006.110_P12.pdf06. Proposed Plans | 1 Feb 2019 | View |
| 17-3006-114_P2.pdf06. Proposed Plans | 1 Feb 2019 | View |
| 17.3006.111_P9.pdf06. Proposed Plans | 1 Feb 2019 | View |
| 17.3006.112_P8.pdf06. Proposed Plans | 1 Feb 2019 | View |
| 17.3006.113_P8.pdf06. Proposed Plans | 1 Feb 2019 | View |
| 17.3006.112_P11.pdf06. Proposed Plans | 3 Apr 2019 | View |
| 17.3006.110_P13.pdf06. Proposed Plans | 3 Apr 2019 | View |
| 17-3006-110_p14.pdf06. Proposed Plans | 24 Apr 2019 | View |
| Leonie Taylor , 24 Lawnspool Drive, Kempsey, WORCESTER, WR5 3PG08. Response - Neighbour and Other | 12 Jun 2018 | View |
| Emma Rixon and Michael Young, 1 The Old Vicarage, 26 Main Road, Kempsey, WORCESTER, WR5 3NB08. Response - Neighbour and Other | 26 Jun 2018 | View |
| DRS A & H JOHN, 71 Main Road, Kempsey, WORCESTER, WR5 3NB08. Response - Neighbour and Other | 26 Jun 2018 | View |
| Richard and Maxine Hemming, Colne House, 65 Main Road, Kempsey, WORCESTER, WR5 3NB08. Response - Neighbour and Other | 27 Jun 2018 | View |
| Alan Grayson, 12 Christina Close, Kempsey, WORCESTER, WR5 3QX08. Response - Neighbour and Other | 28 Jun 2018 | View |
| Graham Warr, The Coach House, 65A Main Road, Kempsey, WORCESTER, WR5 3NB08. Response - Neighbour and Other | 3 Jul 2018 | View |
| Maxine Hemming, Colne House, 65 Main Road, Kempsey, WORCESTER, WR5 3NB08. Response - Neighbour and Other | 6 Jul 2018 | View |
| Robert Gardener, 35 Main Road, Kempsey, WORCESTER, WR5 3NF08. Response - Neighbour and Other | 7 Jul 2018 | View |
| planning letter.docx08. Response - Neighbour and Other | 9 Jul 2018 | View |
| Mr Owen08. Response - Neighbour and Other | 10 Jul 2018 | View |
| Richard Hemming, Colne House, 65 Main Road, Kempsey, WORCESTER, WR5 3NB08. Response - Neighbour and Other | 6 Sept 2018 | View |
| Neil Stevens, 1 Darwin Close, Kempsey, WORCESTER, WR5 3SD08. Response - Neighbour and Other | 13 Nov 2018 | View |
| Richard and Maxine Hemming, Colne House, 65 Main Road, Kempsey, WORCESTER, WR5 3NB08. Response - Neighbour and Other | 18 Nov 2018 | View |
| Emma Rixon and Michael Young, 1 The Old Vicarage, 26 Main Road, Kempsey, WORCESTER, WR5 3NB08. Response - Neighbour and Other | 18 Nov 2018 | View |
| Rebecca Pickup, 2 The Old Vicarage, 26 Main Road, Kempsey, WORCESTER, WR5 3NB08. Response - Neighbour and Other | 19 Nov 2018 | View |
| Richard Hemming, Colne House, 65 Main Road, Kempsey, WORCESTER, WR5 3NB08. Response - Neighbour and Other | 21 Feb 2019 | View |
| Emma Rixon and Michael Young, 1 The Old Vicarage, 26 Main Road, Kempsey, WORCESTER, WR5 3NB08. Response - Neighbour and Other | 21 Feb 2019 | View |
| Emma Rixon and Michael Young, 1 The Old Vicarage, 26 Main Road, Kempsey, WORCESTER, WR5 3NB08. Response - Neighbour and Other | 21 Feb 2019 | View |
| Emma Rixon and Michael Young, 1 The Old Vicarage, 26 Main Road, Kempsey, WORCESTER, WR5 3NB08. Response - Neighbour and Other | 21 Feb 2019 | View |
| EMMA RIXON AND MICHAEL YOUNG, 1 The Old Vicarage, 26 Main Road, Kempsey, WORCESTER, WR5 3NB08. Response - Neighbour and Other | 21 Feb 2019 | View |
| Robert Gardener, 35 Main Road, Kempsey, WORCESTER, WR5 3NF08. Response - Neighbour and Other | 2 Mar 2019 | View |
| Emma Rixon and Michael Young08. Response - Neighbour and Other | 24 Apr 2019 | View |
| Robert Gardener08. Response - Neighbour and Other | 24 Apr 2019 | View |
| Emma Rixon and Michael Young08a. Response - Neighbour and Other Attachment | 26 Jun 2018 | View |
| DRS A & H JOHN08a. Response - Neighbour and Other Attachment | 26 Jun 2018 | View |
| Richard and Maxine Hemming08a. Response - Neighbour and Other Attachment | 27 Jun 2018 | View |
| Alan Grayson08a. Response - Neighbour and Other Attachment | 28 Jun 2018 | View |
| Maxine Hemming08a. Response - Neighbour and Other Attachment | 6 Jul 2018 | View |
| Robert Gardener08a. Response - Neighbour and Other Attachment | 7 Jul 2018 | View |
| Richard and Maxine Hemming08a. Response - Neighbour and Other Attachment | 18 Nov 2018 | View |
| Emma Rixon and Michael Young08a. Response - Neighbour and Other Attachment | 18 Nov 2018 | View |
| Rebecca Pickup08a. Response - Neighbour and Other Attachment | 19 Nov 2018 | View |
| Emma Rixon and Michael Young08a. Response - Neighbour and Other Attachment | 21 Feb 2019 | View |
| Emma Rixon and Michael Young08a. Response - Neighbour and Other Attachment | 21 Feb 2019 | View |
| Emma Rixon and Michael Young08a. Response - Neighbour and Other Attachment | 21 Feb 2019 | View |
| Robert Gardener08a. Response - Neighbour and Other Attachment | 2 Mar 2019 | View |
| Bob Hughes - (Engineers) S.W. Land Drainage Partnership09. Response - Statutory Consultee | 8 Jun 2018 | View |
| Worcester Regulatory Services - Noise - Worcester Regulatory Services09. Response - Statutory Consultee | 11 Jun 2018 | View |
| Worcester Regulatory Services Light - Worcester Regulatory Services09. Response - Statutory Consultee | 11 Jun 2018 | View |
| Mrs S Baxter - Kempsey Parish Council09. Response - Statutory Consultee | 19 Jun 2018 | View |
| MHDC Landscape Officer - MHDC Landscape Officer09. Response - Statutory Consultee | 19 Jun 2018 | View |
| Mrs S Baxter - Kempsey Parish Council09. Response - Statutory Consultee | 20 Jun 2018 | View |
| MHDC Landscape Officer - MHDC Landscape Officer09. Response - Statutory Consultee | 21 Jun 2018 | View |
| National Grid09. Response - Statutory Consultee | 22 Jun 2018 | View |
| NATIONAL_GRID_WM_TW_Z3_3NWP_011419_1_27276.pdf09. Response - Statutory Consultee | 22 Jun 2018 | View |
| Highways - County Highways09. Response - Statutory Consultee | 12 Jul 2018 | View |
| Conservation Officer - MHDC Development Plans & Conservation09. Response - Statutory Consultee | 3 Sept 2018 | View |
| Worcester Regulatory Services - Air Quality - Worcester Regulatory Services09. Response - Statutory Consultee | 12 Nov 2018 | View |
| Conservation Officer - MHDC Development Plans & Conservation09. Response - Statutory Consultee | 19 Nov 2018 | View |
| Highways - County Highways09. Response - Statutory Consultee | 20 Nov 2018 | View |
| Mrs S Baxter - Kempsey Parish Council09. Response - Statutory Consultee | 20 Nov 2018 | View |
| Wayne Owen09. Response - Statutory Consultee | 28 Nov 2018 | View |
| Worcester Regulatory Services - Air Quality - Worcester Regulatory Services09. Response - Statutory Consultee | 14 Feb 2019 | View |
| Kempsey Pc Consultation Reponse09. Response - Statutory Consultee | 27 Feb 2019 | View |
| Conservation Officer - MHDC Development Plans & Conservation09. Response - Statutory Consultee | 14 Mar 2019 | View |
| MHDC Heritage09. Response - Statutory Consultee | 18 Apr 2019 | View |
| MHDC Landscape Officer - MHDC Landscape Officer09a. Response - Statutory Consultee Attachment | 19 Jun 2018 | View |
| MHDC Landscape Officer - MHDC Landscape Officer09a. Response - Statutory Consultee Attachment | 21 Jun 2018 | View |
| Highways - County Highways09a. Response - Statutory Consultee Attachment | 12 Jul 2018 | View |
| Conservation Officer - MHDC Development Plans & Conservation09a. Response - Statutory Consultee Attachment | 3 Sept 2018 | View |
| Worcester Regulatory Services - Air Quality - Worcester Regulatory Services09a. Response - Statutory Consultee Attachment | 12 Nov 2018 | View |
| Conservation Officer - MHDC Development Plans & Conservation09a. Response - Statutory Consultee Attachment | 19 Nov 2018 | View |
| Highways - County Highways09a. Response - Statutory Consultee Attachment | 20 Nov 2018 | View |
| Conservation Officer - MHDC Development Plans & Conservation09a. Response - Statutory Consultee Attachment | 14 Mar 2019 | View |
| 2019-03-19 - 00636 CON HJ.pdf- Highways Response09a. Response - Statutory Consultee Attachment | 20 Mar 2019 | View |
| Individual Committee Report10. Committee Documents | 12 Apr 2019 | View |
| Decision Notice12. Decision Notice | 30 Apr 2019 | View |
| Kempsey opt5 GENERAL LAYOUT (1).pdfKempsey opt5 GENERAL LAYOUT (1).pdf | 3 Apr 2019 | View |
| Cil Form - Additional Information Form34. CIL Documents | 1 May 2018 | View |
| CIL Form 1 - Assumption of Liability34. CIL Documents | 1 Jun 2018 | View |
| Site Inspection NotesSite Inspection Notes | 30 Apr 2019 | View |
| Appeal Form30. Appeal - Application Form | 26 Jun 2019 | View |
| 3rd Party Representation - R Gardener.pdf30. Appeal - Application Form | 5 Aug 2019 | View |
| 3rd Party Representation - R Gardener (Attachment) - Amendments comments.pdf30. Appeal - Application Form | 5 Aug 2019 | View |
| 3rd Party Representation - R Gardener (Attachment) - Comments on Application 3.pdf30. Appeal - Application Form | 5 Aug 2019 | View |
| 3rd Party Representation - R Gardener (Attachment) - Committee presentation 1.pdf30. Appeal - Application Form | 5 Aug 2019 | View |
| Covering Letter - Enclosing Final Comments30. Appeal - Application Form | 16 Aug 2019 | View |
| Appellant Final Comments30. Appeal - Application Form | 16 Aug 2019 | View |
| Confirmation Of Valid Appeal31. Appeal - Documents | 26 Jun 2019 | View |
| Final Appeal Statement31. Appeal - Documents | 26 Jun 2019 | View |
| Start letter31. Appeal - Documents | 26 Jun 2019 | View |
| LPA Questionnaire31. Appeal - Documents | 5 Jul 2019 | View |
| Covering Letter - 3rd Party Correspondence31. Appeal - Documents | 5 Aug 2019 | View |
| 3rd Party Representation - E Rixon.pdf31. Appeal - Documents | 5 Aug 2019 | View |
| Representation - Kempsey Parish Council31. Appeal - Documents | 5 Aug 2019 | View |
| Kempsey Parish Council (attachment) App 1 Conservation Area Appraisal And Management Strategy31. Appeal - Documents | 5 Aug 2019 | View |
| Kempsey Parish Council (attachment) App 2 I. Mhdc Conservation Officer Comments 30 August 201831. Appeal - Documents | 5 Aug 2019 | View |
| Kempsey Parish Council (attachment) App 2 Ii. Mhdc Conservation Officer Comments 19 Novemeber 201831. Appeal - Documents | 5 Aug 2019 | View |
| Kempsey Parish Council (attachment) App 2 Iii. Mhdc Conservation Officer Comments 14 March 201931. Appeal - Documents | 5 Aug 2019 | View |
| Kempsey Parish Council (attach) App 3 I. Highways Consultation July 201831. Appeal - Documents | 5 Aug 2019 | View |
| Kempsey Parish Council (attachment) App 3 Ii. Highways Consultationresponse 20 November 201831. Appeal - Documents | 5 Aug 2019 | View |
| Kempsey Parish Council (attachment) App 3 Iii. Highways Consultation Response 19 March 201831. Appeal - Documents | 5 Aug 2019 | View |
| Kempsey Parish Council (attachment) App 4 Kempsey, Worcestershire Speed Survey 19 Julu 201831. Appeal - Documents | 5 Aug 2019 | View |
| Kempsey Parish Council (attachment) App 5 I. Policy Swdp 37 South Worcestershire Development Plan31. Appeal - Documents | 5 Aug 2019 | View |
| Kempsey Parish Council (attachment) App 5 Ii. Kempsey Neighbourhood Development Plan Policyk831. Appeal - Documents | 5 Aug 2019 | View |
| Kempsey Parish Council (attachment) App 6 Design And Access Statement Application 18 01068 Ful31. Appeal - Documents | 5 Aug 2019 | View |
| Kempsey Parish Council (attachment) Appeal By Punch Partnerships, Kpc Statement31. Appeal - Documents | 5 Aug 2019 | View |
| 3rd Party Represenation - M. Hemming.pdf31. Appeal - Documents | 5 Aug 2019 | View |
| 3rd Party R M Hemming (Attachment)31. Appeal - Documents | 5 Aug 2019 | View |
| Appeal decisionAppeal - Decision | 1 Oct 2019 | View |
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