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The Orchard Apostles Oak Abberley Worcester WR6 6AD
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Council sourceProposed demolition of existing buildings on site and development of 9 new dwellinghouses.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Consultee List 21.0126701. Application Form | 3 Aug 2021 | View |
| Applicationformredacted01. Application Form | 2 Jul 2021 | View |
| AIA Report 22.11.2022.pdf02. Supporting Information | 16 Dec 2022 | View |
| re-dacted - Applicant's response re: Parish Council comments02. Supporting Information | 16 Dec 2022 | View |
| redacted - ecology - PE010102. Supporting Information | 4 Aug 2022 | View |
| REDACTED Additional Dormouse Survey 2021 Results (for issue).pdf02. Supporting Information | 18 May 2022 | View |
| Bat Survey02. Supporting Information | 2 Aug 2021 | View |
| Tree Survey & Arboricultural Impact Assessment02. Supporting Information | 2 Aug 2021 | View |
| Abberley Transport Statement Appendix A.pdf02. Supporting Information | 2 Aug 2021 | View |
| Design and Access Statement -2021.pdf02. Supporting Information | 2 Aug 2021 | View |
| Coal Mining Risk Assessment For A Proposed Residential Development At Land At The Orchard Abberley(1)02. Supporting Information | 21 Jul 2021 | View |
| Energy Statement R1 10 06 2021(1)02. Supporting Information | 21 Jul 2021 | View |
| Ecological Assessment02. Supporting Information | 21 Jul 2021 | View |
| SAP Report Plot 402. Supporting Information | 2 Jul 2021 | View |
| SAP Report Plot 602. Supporting Information | 2 Jul 2021 | View |
| SAP Calculations02. Supporting Information | 2 Jul 2021 | View |
| A15 Landscape Photo Sheets 005 To 01802. Supporting Information | 2 Jul 2021 | View |
| Abberley Transport Statement 2021 202. Supporting Information | 2 Jul 2021 | View |
| SAP Report Plot 102. Supporting Information | 2 Jul 2021 | View |
| Landscape & Visual Appraisal02. Supporting Information | 2 Jul 2021 | View |
| Water Management Statement And Drainage Strategy02. Supporting Information | 2 Jul 2021 | View |
| Site Location Map04. Site / Location Plan | 2 Jul 2021 | View |
| Survey Site Plan04. Site / Location Plan | 2 Jul 2021 | View |
| Refuse Vehicle Tracking04. Site / Location Plan | 2 Jul 2021 | View |
| Visual Context04. Site / Location Plan | 2 Jul 2021 | View |
| Landscape Location Plan04. Site / Location Plan | 2 Jul 2021 | View |
| Landscape Context And Designations Plan04. Site / Location Plan | 2 Jul 2021 | View |
| Landscape Character Plan04. Site / Location Plan | 2 Jul 2021 | View |
| Scheme Site Levels.pdf04. Site / Location Plan | 16 Dec 2022 | View |
| Proposed Block Plan04. Site / Location Plan | 16 Dec 2022 | View |
| Landscape Strategy04. Site / Location Plan | 16 Dec 2022 | View |
| Plots 1 & 6 Single Garage Plan & Elevations06. Proposed Plans | 2 Jul 2021 | View |
| Plot 5 Double Garage Plan And Elevations06. Proposed Plans | 2 Jul 2021 | View |
| TYPE A1 Rear & Side Elevations06. Proposed Plans | 21 Jul 2021 | View |
| TYPE A Front & Side Elevations06. Proposed Plans | 21 Jul 2021 | View |
| TYPE A1 Floor Plans06. Proposed Plans | 21 Jul 2021 | View |
| TYPE C1 Floor Plans06. Proposed Plans | 21 Jul 2021 | View |
| TYPE C1 Front & Side Elevations06. Proposed Plans | 21 Jul 2021 | View |
| TYPE C1 Rear & Side Elevations06. Proposed Plans | 21 Jul 2021 | View |
| TYPE B1 Floor Plans06. Proposed Plans | 21 Jul 2021 | View |
| TYPE B1 Front & Side Elevation06. Proposed Plans | 21 Jul 2021 | View |
| TYPE B1 Rear & Side Elevation06. Proposed Plans | 21 Jul 2021 | View |
| Site Sections.pdf06. Proposed Plans | 16 Dec 2022 | View |
| David Briggs, 59 The Common, Abberley, WORCESTER, WR6 6AY08. Response - Neighbour and Other | 26 Jan 2023 | View |
| Samuel Bower, 21, Berkley Crescent, Stourport on Severn08. Response - Neighbour and Other | 10 Nov 2021 | View |
| Mr Bessant Apostles Oak House08. Response - Neighbour and Other | 14 Sept 2021 | View |
| Anthony Eden Lower Oak, Apostle's Oak, WR6 6AD Part 108. Response - Neighbour and Other | 10 Sept 2021 | View |
| Anthony Eden Lower Oak, Apostle's Oak, WR6 6AD Part208. Response - Neighbour and Other | 10 Sept 2021 | View |
| David Briggs, 59 The Common, Abberley, WORCESTER, WR6 6AY08. Response - Neighbour and Other | 6 Sept 2021 | View |
| Julie Mills, Ridgewood, Apostles Oak, Abberley, WORCESTER, WR6 6AA08. Response - Neighbour and Other | 6 Sept 2021 | View |
| Mike Webb, Brickfields, The Common, Abberley, WORCESTER, WR6 6AY08. Response - Neighbour and Other | 6 Sept 2021 | View |
| Ning Kedwards, North Lodge, Stockton Road, Abberley, WORCESTER, WR6 6AS08. Response - Neighbour and Other | 3 Sept 2021 | View |
| Sarah Day, West Haven, The Common, Abberley, WORCESTER, WR6 6AY08. Response - Neighbour and Other | 2 Sept 2021 | View |
| Sarah Cotterill, 51 Churchfield Terrace, Abberley, WORCESTER, WR6 6AB08. Response - Neighbour and Other | 2 Sept 2021 | View |
| Katherine Andrew, 59 The Common, Abberley, WORCESTER, WR6 6AY08. Response - Neighbour and Other | 1 Sept 2021 | View |
| Angharad Burton, 52 Churchfield Terrace, Abberley, WORCESTER, WR6 6AB08. Response - Neighbour and Other | 1 Sept 2021 | View |
| Patricia Taylor 50 Churchfields Terrace Abberley08. Response - Neighbour and Other | 1 Sept 2021 | View |
| Nicola MacBeth, Baytree Cottage, 58 The Common, Abberley, WORCESTER, WR6 6AY08. Response - Neighbour and Other | 31 Aug 2021 | View |
| Ruth Quinn , 47 Apostles Oak, Abberley, WORCESTER, WR6 6AA08. Response - Neighbour and Other | 31 Aug 2021 | View |
| Andrew Cotterill, 51 Churchfield Terrace, Abberley, WORCESTER, WR6 6AB08. Response - Neighbour and Other | 30 Aug 2021 | View |
| Kerrie Fleet, 53 Churchfield Terrace, Abberley, WORCESTER, WR6 6AB08. Response - Neighbour and Other | 29 Aug 2021 | View |
| Katherine Andrew, 59 The Common, Abberley, WORCESTER, WR6 6AY08. Response - Neighbour and Other | 28 Aug 2021 | View |
| I.A & Mrs L Gervis Treetops08. Response - Neighbour and Other | 24 Aug 2021 | View |
| David Briggs08a. Response - Neighbour and Other Attachment | 26 Jan 2023 | View |
| David Briggs08a. Response - Neighbour and Other Attachment | 6 Sept 2021 | View |
| Katherine Andrew08a. Response - Neighbour and Other Attachment | 1 Sept 2021 | View |
| stw ref P-230517-40256 _ 21_01267_FUL The Orchard_ Apostles Oak_ Abberley09. Response - Statutory Consultee | 17 May 2023 | View |
| MHDC Ecologist email response09. Response - Statutory Consultee | 18 May 2022 | View |
| Highways - County Highways09. Response - Statutory Consultee | 7 Mar 2022 | View |
| MHDC Ecology response 24/02/202209. Response - Statutory Consultee | 24 Feb 2022 | View |
| MHDC Landscape response to applicant's09. Response - Statutory Consultee | 14 Feb 2022 | View |
| MHDC Natural Heritage & Biodiversity Officer - MHDC Natural Heritage & Biodiversity09. Response - Statutory Consultee | 29 Dec 2021 | View |
| MHDC Community Services Manager - MHDC Community Services Manager09. Response - Statutory Consultee | 16 Dec 2021 | View |
| MHDC Community Services Manager - MHDC Community Services Manager09. Response - Statutory Consultee | 13 Dec 2021 | View |
| MHDC Landscape Officer - MHDC Landscape Officer09. Response - Statutory Consultee | 23 Nov 2021 | View |
| Highways - County Highways09. Response - Statutory Consultee | 18 Nov 2021 | View |
| Carole Hirst - Abberley Parish Council09. Response - Statutory Consultee | 16 Sept 2021 | View |
| MHDC Housing Response09. Response - Statutory Consultee | 24 Aug 2021 | View |
| Worcestershire Wildlife Trust - Worcestershire Wildlife Trust09. Response - Statutory Consultee | 23 Aug 2021 | View |
| Consultation Service - Natural England09. Response - Statutory Consultee | 23 Aug 2021 | View |
| The Coal Authority09. Response - Statutory Consultee | 20 Aug 2021 | View |
| Sarah Soames - WCC Lead Local Flood Authority09. Response - Statutory Consultee | 18 Aug 2021 | View |
| Aidan Smyth - MHDC Archaeology & Planning Advisor09. Response - Statutory Consultee | 13 Aug 2021 | View |
| Mr W M Everitt - Ramblers Association (Worcestershire Area)09. Response - Statutory Consultee | 9 Aug 2021 | View |
| Worcestershire County Council (Footpaths) - WCC - Footpaths09. Response - Statutory Consultee | 9 Aug 2021 | View |
| Bob Hughes - Engineers - S.W. Land Drainage Partnership09. Response - Statutory Consultee | 6 Aug 2021 | View |
| Worcestershire Regulatory Services - Nuisance - Worcestershire Regulatory Services09. Response - Statutory Consultee | 5 Aug 2021 | View |
| Cllr P J Cumming - Woodbury Ward09. Response - Statutory Consultee | 3 Aug 2021 | View |
| Highways09a. Response - Statutory Consultee Attachment | 7 Mar 2022 | View |
| MHDC Natural Heritage & Biodiversity Officer09a. Response - Statutory Consultee Attachment | 29 Dec 2021 | View |
| MHDC Community Services Manager09a. Response - Statutory Consultee Attachment | 16 Dec 2021 | View |
| MHDC Community Services Manager09a. Response - Statutory Consultee Attachment | 13 Dec 2021 | View |
| MHDC Landscape Officer09a. Response - Statutory Consultee Attachment | 23 Nov 2021 | View |
| Highways09a. Response - Statutory Consultee Attachment | 18 Nov 2021 | View |
| Carole Hirst09a. Response - Statutory Consultee Attachment | 16 Sept 2021 | View |
| Consultation Service09a. Response - Statutory Consultee Attachment | 23 Aug 2021 | View |
| Aidan Smyth09a. Response - Statutory Consultee Attachment | 13 Aug 2021 | View |
| Worcestershire County Council (Footpaths)09a. Response - Statutory Consultee Attachment | 9 Aug 2021 | View |
| Worcestershire Regulatory Services - Nuisance09a. Response - Statutory Consultee Attachment | 5 Aug 2021 | View |
| Delegated Report11. Decision Information | 21 Dec 2023 | View |
| Decision Notice12. Decision Notice | 21 Dec 2023 | View |
| DOC - Application form - cond 713. DoC Application Form | 23 Feb 2024 | View |
| Applicationformredacted(2)13. DoC Application Form | 19 Feb 2024 | View |
| DOC Application Form13. DoC Application Form | 12 Feb 2024 | View |
| Section 278 Agreement Plan - Condition 1114. DoC Plans | 12 Feb 2024 | View |
| Kerbing Construction and Surface Plan - Condition 1114. DoC Plans | 12 Feb 2024 | View |
| Highway Construction Details -1 - Condition 1114. DoC Plans | 12 Feb 2024 | View |
| Highway Construction Details -2 - Condition 1114. DoC Plans | 12 Feb 2024 | View |
| Longitudinal Sections - Condition 1114. DoC Plans | 12 Feb 2024 | View |
| Proposed External Works Site Plan - Condition 1314. DoC Plans | 12 Feb 2024 | View |
| Proposed External Works Details - Condition 1314. DoC Plans | 12 Feb 2024 | View |
| Proposed Private Road Setting Out - Condition 1314. DoC Plans | 12 Feb 2024 | View |
| Drainage Plan - Conditions 17 & 1914. DoC Plans | 12 Feb 2024 | View |
| Drainage Details - Conditions 17 & 1914. DoC Plans | 12 Feb 2024 | View |
| Attenuation Tank Details - Conditions 17 & 1914. DoC Plans | 12 Feb 2024 | View |
| Archaeological excavation report15. DoC Supporting Documents | 12 Aug 2024 | View |
| DOC - P6691 The Orchard B Wb Eval Wsi - cond 715. DoC Supporting Documents | 23 Feb 2024 | View |
| Condition 8 - Revised Coal Mining Risk Assessment At The Orchard Clows Top Road Abberley15. DoC Supporting Documents | 19 Feb 2024 | View |
| Site Investigation 27700 Abberley Report - Condition 815. DoC Supporting Documents | 19 Feb 2024 | View |
| Energy Statement - Condition 1815. DoC Supporting Documents | 12 Feb 2024 | View |
| Micro Drainage Calculations - Condition 1715. DoC Supporting Documents | 12 Feb 2024 | View |
| Construction Environmental Management Plan - Condition 1015. DoC Supporting Documents | 12 Feb 2024 | View |
| Construction Environmental Management Plan (Biodiversity) - Condition 315. DoC Supporting Documents | 12 Feb 2024 | View |
| Landscape and Ecological Management Plan - Condition 415. DoC Supporting Documents | 12 Feb 2024 | View |
| DoC 07 decision letter16. DoC Decision | 13 Aug 2024 | View |
| Discharge of Condition decision 10, 17, 18, 1916. DoC Decision | 19 Apr 2024 | View |
| Discharge of Condition decision 3, 4, 816. DoC Decision | 3 Apr 2024 | View |
| Site NoticeSystem Generated Letter | 9 Aug 2021 | View |
| Visibility Splays.pdf20-46-16A Visibility Splays[2].pdf | 16 Dec 2022 | View |
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