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ApprovedCouncil status: Approval
Creation of a wildlife pond in the south west quadrant of the garden.
The Walled Garden Westwood House Westwood Park Droitwich Spa WR9 0AD
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Status and dates
Last published check: 28 Oct 2026, 18:20 (UK)
- DoneReceived18 Sept 2023
- DoneValidated26 Sept 2023
- ClosedConsultationEnded 8 Nov 2023
- Not publishedTarget decision dateNo date on council record
- DecidedApproval21 Nov 2023
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Council source
- Application type
- Householder Planning
- Ward
- Ombersley Ward
- Parish
- Westwood
- Documents
- 6 published
Proposal
Creation of a wildlife pond in the south west quadrant of the garden.
- Reference
- W/23/01901/HP
- Ward
- Ombersley Ward
- Parish
- Westwood
- Agent
- Mr Andrew Westlake
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- Applicationformredacted01. Application Form18 Sept 2023View
- Locationplan04. Site/Location Plan18 Sept 2023View
- Wildlife Pond04a. Block Plan18 Sept 2023View
- Conservation Officer - Conservation Officer09. Response - Statutory Consultee15 Nov 2023View
- Delegated Report11. Decision Information21 Nov 2023View
- Decision Notice12. Decision Notice21 Nov 2023View
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Decision and conditions
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