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Conversion of observatory into single unit holiday accommodation.

The Observatory Sheriffs Lench

RefusalReference: 21/02312/FULWychavon District Council

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Application summary

Status
Refusal
Application type
Full planning permission
Received
30 Sept 2021
Validated
5 Oct 2021
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Wychavon District Council

Application overview

Conversion of observatory into single unit holiday accommodation.

Proposal details

Reference
21/02312/FUL
Ward
Inkberrow Ward - Pre 01/05/23
Parish
South Lenches
Agent
Mr Nick Carroll, Nick Carroll Architects Ltd.

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Application location

The Observatory Sheriffs Lench

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Documents 37 of 37

DocumentPublishedAction
Application Form npd01. Application Form5 Oct 2021View
Ecological Statement02. Supporting Information30 Sept 2021View
Design Statement02. Supporting Information30 Sept 2021View
Planning Statement02. Supporting Information30 Sept 2021View
Press Advert02. Supporting Information13 Oct 2021View
Updated Consultation List For Planning17. Validation21 Oct 2021View
Site Location04. Site/Location Plan27 Oct 2021View
Existing Plans & Proposed Plans06. Proposed Plans30 Sept 2021View
Lucy Buxton, The Willows, Sheriffs Lench, EVESHAM, WR11 4SN08. Response - Neighbour and Other11 Nov 2021View
Jon Huxley, Sheriffs Lench Manor, Sheriffs Lench, EVESHAM, WR11 4SN08. Response - Neighbour and Other15 Nov 2021View
Peter Knight Redacted Comments Flat3 -50 Bromyard Road, Worcester, WR2 5DA08. Response - Neighbour and Other16 Nov 2021View
Christine Yorke Brooks, The Old House, Sheriffs Lench, EVESHAM, WR11 4SN08. Response - Neighbour and Other17 Nov 2021View
Sarah Roberts, Fieldside, Sheriffs Lench, EVESHAM, WR11 4SN08. Response - Neighbour and Other17 Nov 2021View
alfred parker, Cottars End, Sheriffs Lench, EVESHAM, WR11 4SN08. Response - Neighbour and Other17 Nov 2021View
Jon Richardson, Manor Cottage, Sheriffs Lench, EVESHAM, WR11 4SN08. Response - Neighbour and Other17 Nov 2021View
Wilfred Houlton, Brambles, Sheriffs Lench, EVESHAM, WR11 4SN08. Response - Neighbour and Other17 Nov 2021View
Philippa Hayward, The Lodge, Sheriffs Lench, EVESHAM, WR11 4SN08. Response - Neighbour and Other17 Nov 2021View
Andrew Thompson, Forge Cottage, Sheriffs Lench, EVESHAM, WR11 4SN08. Response - Neighbour and Other17 Nov 2021View
Andy Brown, Manor Farm, Sheriffs Lench, EVESHAM, WR11 4SN08. Response - Neighbour and Other18 Nov 2021View
Naomi & Darren Standing, Cornbarn, Sheriffs Lench, EVESHAM, WR11 4SN08. Response - Neighbour and Other19 Nov 2021View
Naomi & Darren Standing, Cornbarn, Sheriffs Lench, EVESHAM, WR11 4SN08. Response - Neighbour and Other19 Nov 2021View
Charlie Foulkes, No Four Cottage, Sheriffs Lench, EVESHAM, WR11 4SN08. Response - Neighbour and Other21 Nov 2021View
Worcestershire County Council (Public Paths) -09. Response - Statutory Consultee6 Oct 2021View
Drainage Engineer - Engineers09. Response - Statutory Consultee19 Oct 2021View
Highways - County Highways09. Response - Statutory Consultee20 Oct 2021View
Mrs N K Holland - South Lenches Parish Council09. Response - Statutory Consultee22 Oct 2021View
Worcestershire County Council (Public Paths) -09. Response - Statutory Consultee4 Nov 2021View
Aidan Smyth - WDC Archaeology & Planning Advisor09. Response - Statutory Consultee19 Nov 2021View
Conservation Officer - Conservation Officer09. Response - Statutory Consultee23 Nov 2021View
Worcestershire County Council (Public Paths)09a. Response - Statutory Consultee Attachment6 Oct 2021View
Highways09a. Response - Statutory Consultee Attachment20 Oct 2021View
Mrs N K Holland09a. Response - Statutory Consultee Attachment22 Oct 2021View
Aidan Smyth09a. Response - Statutory Consultee Attachment19 Nov 2021View
Conservation Officer09a. Response - Statutory Consultee Attachment23 Nov 2021View
Delegated Report11. Decision Information30 Nov 2021View
Decision Notice12. Decision Notice30 Nov 2021View
Site NoticeSystem Generated Letter28 Oct 2021View

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