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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 Forge Bransford Worcester WR6 5JD
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Council source2 no. proposed live/work units and associated works, change of use of existing grazing/haulage barns to storage and workshop use, and 2no. new residential parking spaces for the property The Forge.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application form01. Application Form | 11 Sept 2025 | View |
| Bng Hedge102. Supporting Information | 11 Sept 2025 | View |
| Bng Line of trees02. Supporting Information | 11 Sept 2025 | View |
| Bng Modified grass land02. Supporting Information | 11 Sept 2025 | View |
| Bng Trees102. Supporting Information | 11 Sept 2025 | View |
| Bng Trees202. Supporting Information | 11 Sept 2025 | View |
| Bng Trees302. Supporting Information | 11 Sept 2025 | View |
| Highway Technical Note02. Supporting Information | 11 Sept 2025 | View |
| Planning Statement02. Supporting Information | 11 Sept 2025 | View |
| Preliminary Ecological Appraisal02. Supporting Information | 11 Sept 2025 | View |
| Ecologist Response to Biodiversity Officer.pdf02. Supporting Information | 5 Dec 2025 | View |
| Tree report 2025 revised v1.pdf02. Supporting Information | 6 Jan 2026 | View |
| Further information on proposed use of buildings02. Supporting Information | 19 Jan 2026 | View |
| Further information on proposed use- 30-01-2026.pdf02. Supporting Information | 30 Jan 2026 | View |
| Amendment - Pre-decision pro forma17. Validation | 10 Feb 2026 | View |
| Updated BNG metric.xlsmBiodiversity Net Gain Metric | 20 Mar 2026 | View |
| BNG AREAS.pdfBiodiversity Net Gain Supporting Info. | 20 Mar 2026 | View |
| .IndBioGainPlan.v2.pdfBiodiversity Net Gain Supporting Info. | 20 Mar 2026 | View |
| Location Plan & Existing Block04. Site / Location Plan | Not published | View |
| Proposed Block Plan04a. Block Plan | Not published | View |
| Proposed Live Work Plans Unit A06. Proposed Plans | Not published | View |
| Proposed Live Work Plans Unit B06. Proposed Plans | Not published | View |
| Penny Gillman- The Hay Barn08. Response - Neighbour and Other | 4 Dec 2025 | View |
| Penny Gillman- Hay Barn08. Response - Neighbour and Other | 15 Jan 2026 | View |
| Penny Gillman- Hay Barn08. Response - Neighbour and Other | 15 Jan 2026 | View |
| Penny Gillman- Hay Barn08. Response - Neighbour and Other | 18 Jan 2026 | View |
| Penny Gillman- Hay Barn08. Response - Neighbour and Other | 27 Jan 2026 | View |
| Mr Wrout & Mrs Maylor- Wrout Byre Barn, Bransford, WORCESTER, WR6 5JD08. Response - Neighbour and Other | 9 Feb 2026 | View |
| Peter Wood- Bank House Hotel and Bransford Golf Club08. Response - Neighbour and Other | 12 Feb 2026 | View |
| Penny Gillman- Hay Barn08. Response - Neighbour and Other | 10 Feb 2026 | View |
| Penny Gillman- Photo 108a. Response - Neighbour and Other Attachment | 4 Dec 2025 | View |
| Penny Gillman- Photo 208a. Response - Neighbour and Other Attachment | 4 Dec 2025 | View |
| Penny Gillman- Photo 308a. Response - Neighbour and Other Attachment | 4 Dec 2025 | View |
| Penny Gillman- Photo 408a. Response - Neighbour and Other Attachment | 4 Dec 2025 | View |
| Penny Gillman- Photo 508a. Response - Neighbour and Other Attachment | 4 Dec 2025 | View |
| Penny Gillman- Photo 108a. Response - Neighbour and Other Attachment | 15 Jan 2026 | View |
| Penny Gillman- Photo 208a. Response - Neighbour and Other Attachment | 15 Jan 2026 | View |
| Penny Gillman- Photo 308a. Response - Neighbour and Other Attachment | 15 Jan 2026 | View |
| Penny Gillman- Photo 408a. Response - Neighbour and Other Attachment | 15 Jan 2026 | View |
| Penny Gillman- Photo 508a. Response - Neighbour and Other Attachment | 10 Feb 2026 | View |
| Penny Gillman- Photo 608a. Response - Neighbour and Other Attachment | 10 Feb 2026 | View |
| Penny Gillman- Photo 708a. Response - Neighbour and Other Attachment | 10 Feb 2026 | View |
| Penny Gillman- Photo 808a. Response - Neighbour and Other Attachment | 10 Feb 2026 | View |
| Penny Gillman- Photo 908a. Response - Neighbour and Other Attachment | 10 Feb 2026 | View |
| Penny Gillman- Photo 1008a. Response - Neighbour and Other Attachment | 10 Feb 2026 | View |
| Worcestershire County Council (Footpaths) - WCC - Footpaths09. Response - Statutory Consultee | 18 Sept 2025 | View |
| WRS - Contaminated Land and Nuisance - Worcestershire Regulatory Services09. Response - Statutory Consultee | 23 Sept 2025 | View |
| WRS - Contaminated Land and Nuisance - Worcestershire Regulatory Services09. Response - Statutory Consultee | 24 Sept 2025 | View |
| Worcestershire County Council- Highways09. Response - Statutory Consultee | 24 Sept 2025 | View |
| Anna Briggs - Leigh and Bransford Parish Council09. Response - Statutory Consultee | 24 Sept 2025 | View |
| Ramblers Association (Worcestershire Area) - Ramblers Association (Worcestershire Area)09. Response - Statutory Consultee | 26 Sept 2025 | View |
| Drainage Engineer - Engineers - S.W. Land Drainage Partnership09. Response - Statutory Consultee | 7 Oct 2025 | View |
| MHDC Tree and Landscape Officer - MHDC Tree and Landscape Officer09. Response - Statutory Consultee | 19 Nov 2025 | View |
| Biodiversity Officer09. Response - Statutory Consultee | 24 Nov 2025 | View |
| Worcestershire County Council (Footpaths) - WCC - Footpaths09. Response - Statutory Consultee | 29 Jan 2026 | View |
| WRS - Contaminated Land and Nuisance - Worcestershire Regulatory Services09. Response - Statutory Consultee | 29 Jan 2026 | View |
| WRS - Contaminated Land and Nuisance - Worcestershire Regulatory Services09. Response - Statutory Consultee | 8 Feb 2026 | View |
| WRS - Contaminated Land and Nuisance - Worcestershire Regulatory Services09. Response - Statutory Consultee | 12 Feb 2026 | View |
| Anna Briggs - Leigh and Bransford Parish Council09. Response - Statutory Consultee | 24 Feb 2026 | View |
| MHDC Tree and Landscape Officer - MHDC Tree and Landscape Officer09. Response - Statutory Consultee | 6 Mar 2026 | View |
| Aidan Smyth - MHDC Archaeology & Planning Advisor09. Response - Statutory Consultee | 24 Mar 2026 | View |
| Worcestershire County Council (Footpaths)09a. Response - Statutory Consultee Attachment | 18 Sept 2025 | View |
| MHDC Tree and Landscape Officer09a. Response - Statutory Consultee Attachment | 19 Nov 2025 | View |
| Worcestershire County Council (Footpaths)09a. Response - Statutory Consultee Attachment | 29 Jan 2026 | View |
| WRS - Contaminated Land and Nuisance09a. Response - Statutory Consultee Attachment | 8 Feb 2026 | View |
| MHDC Tree and Landscape Officer09a. Response - Statutory Consultee Attachment | 6 Mar 2026 | View |
| Withdrawn Decision11. Decision Information | 31 Mar 2026 | View |
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