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ApprovedCouncil status: Approval
Demolition of the existing Royal British Legion building and replace with single storey detached house.
The Royal British Legion Coverfield Hanley Swan Worcester WR8 0EG
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Status and dates
Last published check: 21 Oct 2026, 07:08 (UK)
- DoneReceived22 Apr 2024
- DoneValidated23 May 2024
- ClosedConsultationEnded 21 Jun 2024
- Not publishedTarget decision dateNo date on council record
- DecidedApproval8 Aug 2024
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Council source
- Application type
- Full planning permission
- Ward
- Powick & the Hanleys Ward
- Parish
- Hanley Castle CP
- Documents
- 47 published
Proposal
Demolition of the existing Royal British Legion building and replace with single storey detached house.
- Reference
- M/24/00479/FUL
- Ward
- Powick & the Hanleys Ward
- Parish
- Hanley Castle CP
- Agent
- Benjamin James
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- Applicationformredacted01. Application Form22 Apr 2024View
- Arboricultural Report02. Supporting Information22 Apr 2024View
- Tree Retention And Protection Plan02. Supporting Information22 Apr 2024View
- Tree Survey Schedule02. Supporting Information22 Apr 2024View
- Rpa Calculations Table02. Supporting Information22 Apr 2024View
- Tpo 397(2008) Document02. Supporting Information22 Apr 2024View
- Tpo 397 (2008) Map02. Supporting Information22 Apr 2024View
- Design & Access Statement02. Supporting Information22 Apr 2024View
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Decision and conditions
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