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Change of use from dwellinghouse (Class C3) to Small House in Multiple Occupation (Class C4)

15 Washington Street Worcester WR1 1NL

ApprovalReference: 26/00597/FULWorcester City Council

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Application summary

Status
Approval
Application type
Full planning permission
Received
7 Jul 2026
Validated
7 Jul 2026
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Worcester City Council

Application overview

Change of use from dwellinghouse (Class C3) to Small House in Multiple Occupation (Class C4)

Proposal details

Reference
26/00597/FUL
Ward
Arboretum Ward
Parish
Worcester City
Agent
Mr Chris Couper, Couper Planning Services Ltd

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Application location

15 Washington Street Worcester WR1 1NL

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Documents 21 of 21

DocumentPublishedAction
Applicationformredacted01.Application Form7 Jul 2026View
Appendix A Lawful Development certificate02. Supporting Information7 Jul 2026View
Appendix B Photographs02. Supporting Information7 Jul 2026View
Appendix C pre-app report02. Supporting Information7 Jul 2026View
Appendix D Bus Network Map02. Supporting Information7 Jul 2026View
Appendix E NOMIS data02. Supporting Information7 Jul 2026View
Planning Statement02. Supporting Information7 Jul 2026View
Security Details Statement02. Supporting Information7 Jul 2026View
MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE USE OF THE PROPERTY 15 WASHINGTON Signed.docx.pdf02. Supporting Information28 Aug 2026View
Location plan04. Site/Location Plan7 Jul 2026View
Proposed Plans06. Proposed Plan7 Jul 2026View
Existing PlansExisting plan7 Jul 2026View
Ruth Russell 13 Washington Street, WORCESTER, WR1 1NL08. Response - Neighbour14 Jul 2026View
craig turner 17 Washington Street, WORCESTER, WR1 1NL08. Response - Neighbour14 Jul 2026View
Miss Joanne Roberts 16 Washington Street, WORCESTER, WR1 1NL08. Response - Neighbour20 Jul 2026View
Sarah Richardson 21 Washington Street, WORCESTER, WR1 1NL08. Response - Neighbour20 Jul 2026View
Ruth Davies 14 Washington Street08. Response - Neighbour23 Jul 2026View
craig turner08a. Neighbour Attachment14 Jul 2026View
Highwasy Comments09. Response - consultee10 Jul 2026View
Delegated Report11. Decision Information25 Sept 2026View
Decision Notice12. Decision Notice25 Sept 2026View

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