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New headquarters for ZX Lidars, including 4,985 sq.m (4,775 sq.m GIA) research and development and production facility, associated landscaping to blend in with surrounding area and associated car parking.

Willow End Park Blackmore Park Road Welland Malvern WR13 6NN

ApprovalReference: 20/01564/FULMalvern Hills District Council

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Application summary

Status
Approval
Application type
Full planning permission
Received
9 Oct 2020
Validated
16 Oct 2020
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Malvern Hills District Council

Application overview

New headquarters for ZX Lidars, including 4,985 sq.m (4,775 sq.m GIA) research and development and production facility, associated landscaping to blend in with surrounding area and associated car parking.

Proposal details

Reference
20/01564/FUL
Ward
Morton Ward - Pre 01/05/23, Upton and Hanley Ward - Pre 01/05/23
Parish
Hanley Castle CP, Welland CP
Agent
Mr Myles Wild-Smith, Lichfields

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Application location

Willow End Park Blackmore Park Road Welland Malvern WR13 6NN

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Documents 209 of 209

DocumentPublishedAction
Application Form01. Application Form9 Oct 2020View
Application Form (amended in respect of Certificate B)01. Application Form18 May 2021View
Phase I Desk Study Assessment Report02. Supporting Information9 Oct 2020View
Planning Statement02. Supporting Information9 Oct 2020View
Statement Of Community Involvement02. Supporting Information9 Oct 2020View
Preliminary Ecological Appraisal02. Supporting Information14 Oct 2020View
Transport Assessment02. Supporting Information9 Oct 2020View
Archaeological Desk Based Assessment02. Supporting Information9 Oct 2020View
Tree Report02. Supporting Information9 Oct 2020View
Agricultural Quality of Land Report02. Supporting Information9 Oct 2020View
Travel Plan02. Supporting Information9 Oct 2020View
Health Impact Assessment02. Supporting Information9 Oct 2020View
Design And Access Statement Part 102. Supporting Information9 Oct 2020View
Design And Access Statement Part 202. Supporting Information9 Oct 2020View
Design And Access Statement Part 302. Supporting Information9 Oct 2020View
Flood Risk Assessment02. Supporting Information9 Oct 2020View
Utilities Statement02. Supporting Information9 Oct 2020View
Energy Statement02. Supporting Information9 Oct 2020View
Colour Assessment02. Supporting Information9 Oct 2020View
Site Waste Management Plan02. Supporting Information9 Oct 2020View
Supplementary Planning Submission letter 20-01-202102. Supporting Information28 Jan 2021View
Blackmore Park Viability And Practicality Statement V1.102. Supporting Information28 Jan 2021View
Geophysical Survey Report02. Supporting Information28 Jan 2021View
Letter regarding Travel Plan updates WCC 19-01-2102. Supporting Information28 Jan 2021View
Response to AONB Unit comments02. Supporting Information28 Jan 2021View
Rev. P03 Landscape & Visual Impact Assessment Part 102. Supporting Information28 Jan 2021View
Rev. P03 Landscape & Visual Impact Assessment Part 202. Supporting Information28 Jan 2021View
Rev. P03 Landscape & Visual Impact Assessment Part 302. Supporting Information28 Jan 2021View
Rev. P03 Landscape & Visual Impact Assessment Part 402. Supporting Information28 Jan 2021View
Rev. P03 Landscape & Visual Impact Assessment Part 502. Supporting Information28 Jan 2021View
Rev. P03 Landscape & Visual Impact Assessment Part 602. Supporting Information28 Jan 2021View
Rev. P03 Landscape & Visual Impact Assessment Part 702. Supporting Information28 Jan 2021View
Planning Response 02.02.2102. Supporting Information8 Feb 2021View
Lighting Scheme - Quarto Datasheet02. Supporting Information8 Feb 2021View
WEP Skills and Training Statement Issue 202. Supporting Information30 Mar 2021View
Access road - Willow End Park photographs02. Supporting Information18 May 2021View
Glazing specification for Western Elevation - Type 102. Supporting Information24 May 2021View
Glazing Specification - Type 202. Supporting Information24 May 2021View
Glazing specification - Type 302. Supporting Information24 May 2021View
Reflex-Rol blind details02. Supporting Information24 May 2021View
Land Ownership at the Access - Register Plan WR4180402. Supporting Information27 May 2021View
Land Ownership at the Access - Transfer Willow End To Shail 199902. Supporting Information27 May 2021View
EXTERNAL LIGHTING ASSESSMENT Rev. P0602. Supporting Information11 Jun 2021View
Email from Transport Consultant regarding amended access02. Supporting Information14 Jun 2021View
Email comments from Agent on access concerns02. Supporting Information29 Jun 2021View
Parsol Grey Glass03. Photo24 May 2021View
Amendment - Pre-decision pro forma17. Validation28 Jan 2021View
Tree Constraints Plan04. Site / Location Plan9 Oct 2020View
Location Plan04. Site / Location Plan9 Oct 2020View
Western Impermeable Areas Plan04. Site / Location Plan9 Oct 2020View
Eastern Impermeable Areas Plan04. Site / Location Plan9 Oct 2020View
Proposed External Levels Plan Levels Sheet 104. Site / Location Plan9 Oct 2020View
Proposed External Levels Plan Levels Sheet 204. Site / Location Plan9 Oct 2020View
Proposed Drainage Plan04. Site / Location Plan9 Oct 2020View
Block Plan04. Site / Location Plan28 Jan 2021View
Landscape Masterplan04. Site / Location Plan11 Jun 2021View
External Site Services Layout04. Site / Location Plan11 Jun 2021View
Ground Floor Plan Sheet 106. Proposed Plans9 Oct 2020View
Ground Floor Plan Sheet 206. Proposed Plans9 Oct 2020View
First Floor Plan Sheet 106. Proposed Plans9 Oct 2020View
First Floor Plan Sheet 206. Proposed Plans9 Oct 2020View
Roof Plan Sheet 106. Proposed Plans9 Oct 2020View
Roof Plan Sheet 206. Proposed Plans9 Oct 2020View
North Elevation06. Proposed Plans9 Oct 2020View
East Elevation06. Proposed Plans9 Oct 2020View
South Elevation06. Proposed Plans9 Oct 2020View
West Elevation06. Proposed Plans9 Oct 2020View
Street Scene Elevations06. Proposed Plans9 Oct 2020View
AA And BB Sections06. Proposed Plans9 Oct 2020View
CC And DD Sections06. Proposed Plans9 Oct 2020View
Dimensioned Car Park Plan (1/2)06. Proposed Plans28 Jan 2021View
Dimensioned Car Park Plan (2/2)06. Proposed Plans28 Jan 2021View
Retention Pond Section06. Proposed Plans28 Jan 2021View
Condenser, Sub-Station and Bin Store06. Proposed Plans24 May 2021View
Proposed WEP Access Road Junction06. Proposed Plans28 May 2021View
Duncan Williams, The Croft, Blackmore Park Road, Welland, MALVERN, WR13 6NL08. Response - Neighbour and Other24 Oct 2020View
Dr Paula Blair, 27 Woodburn Avenue, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 9EN08. Response - Neighbour and Other24 Oct 2020View
Kevin Lidbetter, Lombard Tree Cottage, Hanley Swan, WORCESTER, WR8 0EJ08. Response - Neighbour and Other25 Oct 2020View
david beech, Melbourne, Blackmore Park Road, Welland, MALVERN, WR13 6NN08. Response - Neighbour and Other26 Oct 2020View
National Grid/Cadent Gas08. Response - Neighbour and Other26 Oct 2020View
Paul Deehan , Summer Hill Farm, Shuttlefast Lane, MALVERN, WR14 4JB08. Response - Neighbour and Other26 Oct 2020View
Neal Shail, 19 Devonian Court, Park Crescent Place, Brighton, BN2 3HG08. Response - Neighbour and Other27 Oct 2020View
Cadent Gas08. Response - Neighbour and Other27 Oct 2020View
Jeremy Bateman, Newlands, Little Marcle, Ledbury, HR8 2LA08. Response - Neighbour and Other27 Oct 2020View
Colin Robbins, Berry Lodge Farm, Blackmore Park Road, Welland, MALVERN, WR13 6NL08. Response - Neighbour and Other28 Oct 2020View
Malvern Hills AONB Unit, Manor House, Grange Road, MALVERN, WR14 3EY08. Response - Neighbour and Other4 Nov 2020View
Robert Barnes, Unit 4 Mill Pool, Nash Lane, Belbroughton, Worcestershire08. Response - Neighbour and Other6 Nov 2020View
Kenneth & Jacqueline Shail, Veeda Glenta, Blackmore Park Road, Welland, MALVERN, WR13 6NN08. Response - Neighbour and Other6 Nov 2020View
Kenneth & Jacqueline Shail, Veeda Glenta, Blackmore Park Road, Welland, MALVERN, WR13 6NN08. Response - Neighbour and Other6 Nov 2020View
Margaret Williams, 9 Kingshill Close, MALVERN, WR14 2BP08. Response - Neighbour and Other7 Nov 2020View
Alan & Pat Garfield, Maybole, Blackmore Park Road, Welland, MALVERN, WR13 6NN08. Response - Neighbour and Other9 Nov 2020View
Alan & Pat Garfield, Maybole, Blackmore Park Road, Welland, MALVERN, WR13 6NN08. Response - Neighbour and Other9 Nov 2020View
Simon Smith, The Council House, Avenue Road, MALVERN, WR14 3AF08. Response - Neighbour and Other9 Nov 2020View
Michael Harris, The Old Chapel, Chase Road, MALVERN, WR14 4JY08. Response - Neighbour and Other10 Nov 2020View
Mary & Sophie Hooper, Hillview Stud, Blackmore Park Road, Welland, MALVERN, WR13 6NN08. Response - Neighbour and Other11 Nov 2020View
Ian Hughes, 30 Clayfield Drive, MALVERN, WR14 1RB08. Response - Neighbour and Other11 Nov 2020View
Peter Smith, 101 Meadow Road, MALVERN, WR14 2SA08. Response - Neighbour and Other11 Nov 2020View
Alyson Hawes, 26 Abbey Road, MALVERN, WR14 3HD08. Response - Neighbour and Other12 Nov 2020View
Paddy Fawcett, Unit 58, Malvern Hills Science Park, Geraldine Road, MALVERN, WR14 3SZ08. Response - Neighbour and Other12 Nov 2020View
Luke Taylor, 5 Holly View Drive, MALVERN, WR14 4AQ08. Response - Neighbour and Other12 Nov 2020View
Brian Holton, Willow End Park, Blackmore Park Road, Welland, MALVERN, WR13 6NN08. Response - Neighbour and Other12 Nov 2020View
Michael King, Willow End Farm Cottage, Blackmore Park Road, Welland, MALVERN, WR13 6NN08. Response - Neighbour and Other12 Nov 2020View
John Holton, 10 Atlantean Drive, Leyland, PR25 3NW08. Response - Neighbour and Other12 Nov 2020View
Rob Shail, Patches Barn, Alfrick, WORCESTER, WR6 5HH08. Response - Neighbour and Other12 Nov 2020View
Peter Smith, 101 Meadow Road, MALVERN, WR14 2SA08. Response - Neighbour and Other12 Nov 2020View
J.H.Bartleet, Units B2 To B6, Willow End Park, Blackmore Park Road, Welland, MALVERN, WR13 6NN08. Response - Neighbour and Other13 Nov 2020View
alan Lashford hughes, Mayall Farm, Watery Lane, MALVERN, WR14 4JX08. Response - Neighbour and Other13 Nov 2020View
Grace Freeman, 3 Waterloo Close, Madresfield, MALVERN, WR13 5AG08. Response - Neighbour and Other13 Nov 2020View
Will Abbott, Cransley Cottage, 161 Upper Welland Road, MALVERN, WR14 4LB08. Response - Neighbour and Other13 Nov 2020View
Sarah Stewart, Open Space Business Centre - Unit B1 North, Willow End Park, Blackmore Park Road, Welland, MALVERN, WR13 6NN08. Response - Neighbour and Other9 Dec 2020View
Mark Lodge, Gullet Cottage, Hollybush, LEDBURY, HR8 1EU08. Response - Neighbour and Other13 Jan 2021View
Mr Duncan Williams, The Croft, Blackmore Park Road, Welland, MALVERN, WR13 6NL08. Response - Neighbour and Other7 Feb 2021View
Colin Robbins, Berry Lodge Farm, Blackmore Park Road, Welland, MALVERN, WR13 6NL08. Response - Neighbour and Other8 Feb 2021View
david beech, Melbourne, Blackmore Park Road, Welland, MALVERN, WR13 6NN08. Response - Neighbour and Other8 Feb 2021View
Alan & Pat Garfield, Maybole, Blackmore Park Road, Welland, MALVERN, WR13 6NN08. Response - Neighbour and Other10 Feb 2021View
Kenneth & Jacqueline Shail, Veeda Glenta, Blackmore Park Road, Welland, MALVERN, WR13 6NN08. Response - Neighbour and Other10 Feb 2021View
Robert Barnes, Unit 4 Mill Pool, Nash Lane, Belbroughton, Worcs DY9 9AF08. Response - Neighbour and Other10 Feb 2021View
Kevin Lidbetter, Lombard Tree Cottage, Hanley Swan, WORCESTER, WR8 0EJ08. Response - Neighbour and Other16 Feb 2021View
Robert Barnes, Unit 4, Mill Pool, Nash Lane, Belbroughton, DY9 9AF, United Kingdom, Unit 4, Mill Pool, Nash Lane08. Response - Neighbour and Other2 Mar 2021View
Mr. K. Shail, Veeda Glenta, Blackmore Park Road, Welland, WR13 6NN08. Response - Neighbour and Other27 May 2021View
Mr k Shail Attachment 108. Response - Neighbour and Other18 Jun 2021View
Mr k Shail Attachment 208. Response - Neighbour and Other18 Jun 2021View
Mr k Shail -Redacted08. Response - Neighbour and Other18 Jun 2021View
Mr k Shail Attachment 308. Response - Neighbour and Other18 Jun 2021View
David Hunter, Parkland House, Tunnel Hill, Upton Upon Severn, WORCESTER, WR8 0QL08. Response - Neighbour and Other30 Jun 2021View
Dr Paula Blair08a. Response - Neighbour and Other Attachment24 Oct 2020View
Neal Shail08a. Response - Neighbour and Other Attachment27 Oct 2020View
Colin Robbins08a. Response - Neighbour and Other Attachment28 Oct 2020View
Malvern Hills AONB Unit08a. Response - Neighbour and Other Attachment4 Nov 2020View
Robert Barnes08a. Response - Neighbour and Other Attachment6 Nov 2020View
Kenneth & Jacqueline Shail08a. Response - Neighbour and Other Attachment6 Nov 2020View
Kenneth & Jacqueline Shail08a. Response - Neighbour and Other Attachment6 Nov 2020View
Margaret Williams08a. Response - Neighbour and Other Attachment7 Nov 2020View
Simon Smith, Economic Development (MHDC)08a. Response - Neighbour and Other Attachment9 Nov 2020View
Kenneth & Jacqueline Shail08a. Response - Neighbour and Other Attachment10 Feb 2021View
Robert Barnes08a. Response - Neighbour and Other Attachment10 Feb 2021View
Robert Barnes08a. Response - Neighbour and Other Attachment10 Feb 2021View
David Hunter08a. Response - Neighbour and Other Attachment30 Jun 2021View
Bob Hughes - (Engineers) S.W. Land Drainage Partnership09. Response - Statutory Consultee21 Oct 2020View
Mr W M Everitt - Ramblers Association (Worcestershire Area)09. Response - Statutory Consultee25 Oct 2020View
Worcestershire Regulatory Services (Enquiries) - Worcestershire Regulatory Services09. Response - Statutory Consultee26 Oct 2020View
Worcestershire County Council (Footpaths) - WCC - Footpaths09. Response - Statutory Consultee28 Oct 2020View
Worcester Regulatory Services Contaminated Land - Worcestershire Regulatory Services09. Response - Statutory Consultee28 Oct 2020View
Worcestershire Wildlife Trust - Worcestershire Wildlife Trust09. Response - Statutory Consultee6 Nov 2020View
Severn Trent Water09. Response - Statutory Consultee9 Nov 2020View
Jackie Godfrey-Hunt - Design Out Crime Officer, West Mercia Police09. Response - Statutory Consultee10 Nov 2020View
Archaeology and Planning Advisor09. Response - Statutory Consultee13 Nov 2020View
Mr David Sharp - Welland Parish Council09. Response - Statutory Consultee17 Nov 2020View
Mrs R Abunassar - Hanley Castle Parish Council09. Response - Statutory Consultee20 Nov 2020View
Consultation Service - Natural England09. Response - Statutory Consultee20 Nov 2020View
MHDC Landscape Officer - MHDC Landscape Officer09. Response - Statutory Consultee26 Nov 2020View
Lead Local Flood Authority (WCC)09. Response - Statutory Consultee2 Dec 2020View
MHDC Natural Heritage & Biodiversity Officer09. Response - Statutory Consultee3 Dec 2020View
WCC Highways09. Response - Statutory Consultee10 Dec 2020View
MHDC Landscape Officer - MHDC Landscape Officer09. Response - Statutory Consultee29 Jan 2021View
Worcestershire County Council (Footpaths) - WCC - Footpaths09. Response - Statutory Consultee1 Feb 2021View
Sarah Soames - WCC Lead Local Flood Authority09. Response - Statutory Consultee9 Feb 2021View
Aidan Smyth - MHDC Archaeology & Planning Advisor09. Response - Statutory Consultee15 Feb 2021View
WCC Highways09. Response - Statutory Consultee17 Feb 2021View
Mrs R Abunassar - Hanley Castle Parish Council09. Response - Statutory Consultee22 Feb 2021View
WCC Highways09. Response - Statutory Consultee27 May 2021View
Highway Authority09. Response - Statutory Consultee27 May 2021View
WCC Highways09. Response - Statutory Consultee29 Jun 2021View
Worcestershire Regulatory Services (Enquiries) - Worcestershire Regulatory Services09a. Response - Statutory Consultee Attachment26 Oct 2020View
Worcestershire County Council (Footpaths) - WCC - Footpaths09a. Response - Statutory Consultee Attachment28 Oct 2020View
Worcester Regulatory Services Contaminated Land - Worcestershire Regulatory Services09a. Response - Statutory Consultee Attachment28 Oct 2020View
Mrs R Abunassar - Hanley Castle Parish Council09a. Response - Statutory Consultee Attachment20 Nov 2020View
Consultation Service - Natural England09a. Response - Statutory Consultee Attachment20 Nov 2020View
MHDC Landscape Officer - MHDC Landscape Officer09a. Response - Statutory Consultee Attachment26 Nov 2020View
MHDC Landscape Officer09a. Response - Statutory Consultee Attachment29 Jan 2021View
Aidan Smyth09a. Response - Statutory Consultee Attachment15 Feb 2021View
WCC Highways - Attachment09a. Response - Statutory Consultee Attachment27 May 2021View
WCC Highways - Attachment09a. Response - Statutory Consultee Attachment27 May 2021View
J000182_SK103C - Proposed WEP Access Road_ Blackmore Pk Rd Improvement.pdf09a. Response - Statutory Consultee Attachment27 May 2021View
Individual Committee Report10. Committee Documents22 Apr 2021View
Individual Committee Report10. Committee Documents22 Jun 2021View
Decision Notice12. Decision Notice16 Sept 2021View
DOC Application Form13. DoC Application Form18 Mar 2022View
Application Form (redacted) (condition 12)13. DoC Application Form12 Jul 2022View
Applicationformredacted(4)13. DoC Application Form11 Oct 2022View
Condition 28- Zxlm One P1 Xx Dr C 3121 P01 Bridleway Sign Plan14. DoC Plans11 Oct 2022View
Location Plan14. DoC Plans18 Mar 2022View
Exeedance Flow Routes Plan - Condition 2314. DoC Plans18 Mar 2022View
Full Site Drainage Layout Sheet 1 of 3 - Condition 2314. DoC Plans18 Mar 2022View
Full Site Drainage Layout Sheet 2 of 3 - Condition 2314. DoC Plans18 Mar 2022View
Full Site Drainage Layout Sheet 3 of 3 - Condtion 2314. DoC Plans18 Mar 2022View
Tree Retention and Removal - Condition 1814. DoC Plans18 Mar 2022View
Domestic Water Schematic - Condition 2014. DoC Plans18 Mar 2022View
Plant Room Schematic - Condition 2014. DoC Plans18 Mar 2022View
Phase I Desk Study Assessment Report - Condition 1515. DoC Supporting Documents18 Mar 2022View
Construction Phase Plan - Condition 1515. DoC Supporting Documents18 Mar 2022View
Geo Environmental Assessment Report - Condition 1515. DoC Supporting Documents18 Mar 2022View
AFE Report - Condition 1415. DoC Supporting Documents18 Mar 2022View
AFL Datasheet - Condition 2015. DoC Supporting Documents18 Mar 2022View
Aquitron At Pir Sov Datasheet - Condition 2015. DoC Supporting Documents18 Mar 2022View
At Wm Water Monitor Datasheet - Condition 2015. DoC Supporting Documents18 Mar 2022View
Water Efficiency Calculator - Condition 2015. DoC Supporting Documents18 Mar 2022View
Ecological MItigation and Enhancement Scheme - Condition 2715. DoC Supporting Documents18 Mar 2022View
Written Scheme of Archaeological Evaluation - Condition 1415. DoC Supporting Documents18 Mar 2022View
Reduction of Unregulated Water Demand - Condition 2015. DoC Supporting Documents18 Mar 2022View
Materials Pallette - Condition 415. DoC Supporting Documents18 Mar 2022View
Drainage Operation & Maintenance Schedule - Condition 2415. DoC Supporting Documents18 Mar 2022View
Part B - Mechanical Performance Specification - Condition 2015. DoC Supporting Documents18 Mar 2022View
Construction Phase Environmental Management Plan (redacted) (condition 12)15. DoC Supporting Documents12 Jul 2022View
Landscape & Ecology Management Plan (redacted) (condition 12)15. DoC Supporting Documents12 Jul 2022View
Tree Report (redacted) (condition 12)15. DoC Supporting Documents12 Jul 2022View
Archaeological Field Evaluation (condition 12)15. DoC Supporting Documents12 Jul 2022View
Discharge of Condition decision16. DoC Decision6 Jul 2022View
Site NoticeSystem Generated Letter19 Oct 2020View

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