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Notification for prior approval for the proposed change of use of an agricultural building to flexible commercial use falling within Class C1 use (visitor accommodation) (Revised application to the prior approval consent previously granted and extant under application reference 19/01753/GPDR).

Upper Howsen Farm Howsen Cotheridge Worcester WR6 5LR

ApprovalReference: M/23/00721/GPDRMalvern Hills District Council

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Application summary

Status
Approval
Application type
GPDR - agricultural buildings to a flexible use
Received
22 May 2023
Validated
22 May 2023
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Malvern Hills District Council

Application overview

Notification for prior approval for the proposed change of use of an agricultural building to flexible commercial use falling within Class C1 use (visitor accommodation) (Revised application to the prior approval consent previously granted and extant under application reference 19/01753/GPDR).

Proposal details

Reference
M/23/00721/GPDR
Ward
Martley Ward
Parish
Cotheridge CP
Agent
Mr Oliver Rider, Zesta Planning Ltd

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Application location

Upper Howsen Farm Howsen Cotheridge Worcester WR6 5LR

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Documents 12 of 12

DocumentPublishedAction
Applicationformredacted01. Application Form22 May 2023View
Initial Consultee List 23.0072101. Application Form24 May 2023View
Cover Letter Class R Resubmission02. Supporting Information23 May 2023View
Site Location Plan And Existing Plans04. Site / Location Plan22 May 2023View
Proposed Block Plan04a. Block Plan22 May 2023View
Worcestershire Regulatory Services - Nuisance - Worcestershire Regulatory Services09. Response - Statutory Consultee26 May 2023View
Worcester Regulatory Services Contaminated Land - Worcestershire Regulatory Services09. Response - Statutory Consultee2 Jun 2023View
Highways - County Highways09. Response - Statutory Consultee8 Jun 2023View
Highways09a. Response - Statutory Consultee Attachment8 Jun 2023View
Delegated Report11. Decision Information14 Jul 2023View
Decision Notice12. Decision Notice14 Jul 2023View
Site NoticeSystem Generated Letter8 Jun 2023View

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