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Conversion of Observatory into a Single Dwellinghouse

The Observatory Sheriffs Lench

RefusalReference: W/22/02694/FULWychavon District Council

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Application summary

Status
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Application type
Full planning permission
Received
20 Dec 2022
Validated
20 Jan 2023
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Wychavon District Council

Application overview

Conversion of Observatory into a Single Dwellinghouse

Proposal details

Reference
W/22/02694/FUL
Ward
Inkberrow Ward - Pre 01/05/23
Parish
South Lenches
Agent
Mr Ben Greenaway, Greenaway Planning Limited

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Application location

The Observatory Sheriffs Lench

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Documents 46 of 46

DocumentPublishedAction
Applicationformredacted01. Application Form20 Dec 2022View
Photographic Record02. Supporting Information20 Dec 2022View
Ecology02. Supporting Information4 Jan 2023View
Planning, Heritage and WMS02. Supporting Information20 Dec 2022View
Observatory Structural Report02. Supporting Information20 Dec 2022View
Design & Access Statement02. Supporting Information20 Dec 2022View
Technical Letter02. Supporting Information20 Dec 2022View
Site Location04. Site/Location Plan20 Dec 2022View
Existing Plans And Proposed Plans04a. Block Plan20 Dec 2022View
Lucy Buxton, The Willows, Sheriffs Lench, EVESHAM, WR11 4SN08. Response - Neighbour and Other31 Jan 2023View
Mr Alfred Philip Martin Parker, Cottars End, Sheriffs Lench, EVESHAM, WR11 4SN08. Response - Neighbour and Other9 Feb 2023View
Jonathan Richardson, Manor Cottage, Sheriffs Lench, EVESHAM, WR11 4SN08. Response - Neighbour and Other12 Feb 2023View
Martin Hayward, The Lodge, Sheriffs Lench, EVESHAM, WR11 4SN08. Response - Neighbour and Other12 Feb 2023View
Mr Wilfred Houlton, Brambles, Sheriffs Lench, EVESHAM, WR11 4SN08. Response - Neighbour and Other13 Feb 2023View
Mr and Mrs Delamare, Amber Cottage, Sheriffs Lench, EVESHAM, WR11 4SN08. Response - Neighbour and Other13 Feb 2023View
Andrew Thompson, Forge Cottage, Sheriffs Lench, EVESHAM, WR11 4SN08. Response - Neighbour and Other13 Feb 2023View
Christine Yorke Brooks - The Old House, Sheriffs Lench, Worcestershire, WR11 4SN08. Response - Neighbour and Other14 Feb 2023View
Sarah Roberts, Fieldside, Sheriffs Lench, EVESHAM, WR11 4SN08. Response - Neighbour and Other15 Feb 2023View
Charlie Foulkes, No Four Cottage, Sheriffs Lench, EVESHAM, WR11 4SN08. Response - Neighbour and Other18 Feb 2023View
Conservation Officer - Conservation Officer09. Response - Statutory Consultee27 Jan 2023View
Mrs N K Holland - South Lenches Parish Council09. Response - Statutory Consultee30 Jan 2023View
Drainage Engineer - Engineers09. Response - Statutory Consultee30 Jan 2023View
Aidan Smyth - WDC - Archaeology & Planning Advisor09. Response - Statutory Consultee20 Feb 2023View
Highway Authority09. Response - Statutory Consultee4 Apr 2023View
Conservation Officer09a. Response - Statutory Consultee Attachment27 Jan 2023View
Aidan Smyth09a. Response - Statutory Consultee Attachment20 Feb 2023View
Delegated Report11. Decision Information21 Apr 2023View
Completed s.106 - The Observatory, Sheriffs Lench_redacted.pdf11. Decision Information12 Feb 2024View
Decision Notice12. Decision Notice21 Apr 2023View
APPEAL DECISION 3322456.pdf12. Decision Notice19 Apr 2024View
Site NoticeSystem Generated Letter1 Feb 2023View
01 APPEAL FORM - 911615.pdf30. Appeal Application Form19 May 2023View
Start letter (AR13) - 20 Dec 2023.pdf31. Appeal Documents21 Dec 2023View
QUESTIONNAIRE - 976715.pdf31. Appeal Documents21 Dec 2023View
Buxton L - INTERESTED PARTY.pdf31. Appeal Documents26 Jan 2024View
Richardson J - INTERESTED PARTY.pdf31. Appeal Documents26 Jan 2024View
TP Rep South Lenches Parish Council.pdf31. Appeal Documents26 Jan 2024View
s106 agreement completed31. Appeal Documents9 Feb 2024View
Final Comments .pdf32. Appeal Appellants Case13 Feb 2024View
South Worcestershire Five Year Housing Land Supply Report August 2022.pdf32. Appeal Appellants Case13 Feb 2024View
Appeal Statement.pdf32. Appeal Appellants Case23 May 2023View
App A Appeal 2210381.pdf32. Appeal Appellants Case23 May 2023View
App B Appeal 32925996.pdf32. Appeal Appellants Case23 May 2023View
LPA Statement of Case33. Appeal Councils Case24 Jan 2024View
Despatch Cover Letter - Ciaran Power - 19 Apr 2024.pdfAppeal Decision19 Apr 2024View
APPEAL DECISION 3322456.pdfAppeal Decision19 Apr 2024View

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Decision & conditions

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Completed s.106 - The Observatory, Sheriffs Lench_redacted.pdf Decision Notice APPEAL DECISION 3322456.pdf Despatch Cover Letter - Ciaran Power - 19 Apr 2024.pdf APPEAL DECISION 3322456.pdf
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