Understanding planning · 13 min read
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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Orchard Farm 96 The Ridgeway New End Astwood Bank Redditch B96 6LX
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Council sourceDemolition of existing buildings and erection 2 x live-work units together with associated works.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application form redacted01. Application Form | 16 Jun 2023 | View |
| Planning Design Access Water Management And Energy Statement02. Supporting Information | 16 Jun 2023 | View |
| Appendix 1 Statement And O Licences02. Supporting Information | 16 Jun 2023 | View |
| Appendix 2 Broadband Connection02. Supporting Information | 16 Jun 2023 | View |
| Appendix 3 Volume And Footprint02. Supporting Information | 16 Jun 2023 | View |
| Preliminary Ecological Report02. Supporting Information | 16 Jun 2023 | View |
| RE_ W_23_01232_FUL - Orchard Farm - 23-3900- 01-Location Plan.pdf04. Site/Location Plan | 18 Mar 2024 | View |
| Location Plan04. Site/Location Plan | 16 Jun 2023 | View |
| RE_ W_23_01232_FUL - Orchard Farm - 23-3900- 02-Block Plan-Existing.pdf04a. Block Plan | 18 Mar 2024 | View |
| RE_ W_23_01232_FUL - Orchard Farm - 23-3900- 03B-Block Plan-Proposed.pdf04a. Block Plan | 18 Mar 2024 | View |
| Block Plan Existing04a. Block Plan | 16 Jun 2023 | View |
| Block Plan Proposed04a. Block Plan | 17 Jun 2024 | View |
| Floor Plan and Elevation (front)05. Existing Plans | 16 Jun 2023 | View |
| Land Survey05. Existing Plans | 16 Jun 2023 | View |
| RE_ W_23_01232_FUL - Orchard Farm - 23-3900- 05B-Proposed Commercial Building.pdf06. Proposed Plans | 18 Mar 2024 | View |
| RE_ W_23_01232_FUL - Orchard Farm - 23-3900- 06C-Proposed Site Plan.pdf06. Proposed Plans | 18 Mar 2024 | View |
| RE_ W_23_01232_FUL - Orchard Farm_ Redditch - 23-3900- 04B-Proposed Building Plans.pdf06. Proposed Plans | 19 Mar 2024 | View |
| Proposed Building Plans06. Proposed Plans | 17 Jun 2024 | View |
| Proposed site plan06. Proposed Plans | 17 Jun 2024 | View |
| Worcestershire County Council (Public Paths) -09. Response - Statutory Consultee | 24 Jul 2023 | View |
| Worcestershire Regulatory Services - Cont. Land - Worcestershire Regulatory Services09. Response - Statutory Consultee | 25 Jul 2023 | View |
| Drainage Engineer - Engineers09. Response - Statutory Consultee | 28 Jul 2023 | View |
| Ms K Brazier - Cookhill Parish Council09. Response - Statutory Consultee | 8 Aug 2023 | View |
| Aidan Smyth - WDC - Archaeology & Planning Advisor09. Response - Statutory Consultee | 4 Oct 2023 | View |
| Worcestershire County Council (Public Paths)09a. Response - Statutory Consultee Attachment | 24 Jul 2023 | View |
| Worcestershire Regulatory Services - Cont. Land09a. Response - Statutory Consultee Attachment | 25 Jul 2023 | View |
| Delegated Report11. Decision Information | 10 Jul 2024 | View |
| Decision Notice12. Decision Notice | 10 Jul 2024 | View |
| Appeal Despatch Cover Letter - Costs - Ciaran Power - 24 Apr 2025.pdf12. Decision Notice | 25 Apr 2025 | View |
| Appeal decision.pdf12. Decision Notice | 25 Apr 2025 | View |
| Costs decision.pdf12. Decision Notice | 25 Apr 2025 | View |
| Site NoticeSystem Generated Letter | 15 Aug 2023 | View |
| 01 APPEAL FORM - 1083618.pdf30. Appeal Application Form | 22 Oct 2024 | View |
| Start letter (AR13) - Ciaran Power - 11 Nov 2024.pdf31. Appeal Documents | 11 Nov 2024 | View |
| APPELLANT'S COST APPLICATION - 1083618 - Costs application - 96 Ridgeway.pdf32. Appeal Appellants Case | 11 Nov 2024 | View |
| Appeal - Orchard Farm Cookhill.pdf32. Appeal Appellants Case | 22 Oct 2024 | View |
| Appendix 1 - LPA Policies.pdf32. Appeal Appellants Case | 22 Oct 2024 | View |
| Appendix 2 - Officers report.pdf32. Appeal Appellants Case | 22 Oct 2024 | View |
| Appendix 3 - Rous Lench application.pdf32. Appeal Appellants Case | 22 Oct 2024 | View |
| Appendix 4 - Five Year Housing Land Supply Addendum.pdf32. Appeal Appellants Case | 22 Oct 2024 | View |
| Appendix 5 - Walking and cycling distances to Astwood Bank.pdf32. Appeal Appellants Case | 22 Oct 2024 | View |
| Costs application - 96 Ridgeway.pdf32. Appeal Appellants Case | 22 Oct 2024 | View |
| Completed Questionnaire 13.1133. Appeal Councils Case | 13 Nov 2024 | View |
| 5YHLS Addendum South Worcestershire33. Appeal Councils Case | 28 Mar 2025 | View |
| NPPF Update PINS Enquiry Response 28/0333. Appeal Councils Case | 28 Mar 2025 | View |
| Despatch Cover Letter - Costs - Ciaran Power - 24 Apr 2025.pdfAppeal Decision | 25 Apr 2025 | View |
| Appeal decision.pdfAppeal Decision | 25 Apr 2025 | View |
| Costs decision.pdfAppeal Decision | 25 Apr 2025 | View |
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