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Land At (OS 9196 4360) Croome Road Besford Defford
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Pip Application Form 04.04.2501. Application Form | 24 Apr 2025 | View |
| Planning Statement April 202502. Supporting Information | 24 Apr 2025 | View |
| 25 30 Location Plan04. Site/Location Plan | 30 May 2025 | View |
| Laura Johnson The Old Mill, Wadborough Hall Farm Barns, Wadborough, WORCESTER, WR8 9HJ08. Response - Neighbour and Other | 30 Apr 2025 | View |
| Phil Griffiths Atalaya, Upper Street, Defford, WORCESTER, WR8 9BG08. Response - Neighbour and Other | 9 May 2025 | View |
| Steve Parish Whitebeam, Upper Street, Defford, WORCESTER, WR8 9BG08. Response - Neighbour and Other | 12 May 2025 | View |
| Eleanor Deady Peartree House, Upper Street, Defford, WORCESTER, WR8 9BG08. Response - Neighbour and Other | 12 May 2025 | View |
| James Harrington Lows Hay Cottage, Upper Street, Defford, WORCESTER, WR8 9BG08. Response - Neighbour and Other | 13 May 2025 | View |
| Roger Fryer Brensham House, Upper Street, Defford, WORCESTER, WR8 9BG08. Response - Neighbour and Other | 13 May 2025 | View |
| Peter Rycraft 2 Box Tree Close, Defford, WORCESTER, WR8 9BX08. Response - Neighbour and Other | 13 May 2025 | View |
| Simon Attwood Upper Street08. Response - Neighbour and Other | 13 May 2025 | View |
| Jemma Siddons The Ashes, Upper Street, Defford, WORCESTER, WR8 9BG08. Response - Neighbour and Other | 14 May 2025 | View |
| Dunstall Developments Ltd 31 St Johns Worcester08. Response - Neighbour and Other | 14 May 2025 | View |
| Simon Attwood Upper Street08. Response - Neighbour and Other | 14 May 2025 | View |
| Eleanor Deady Peartree House, Upper Street, Defford, WORCESTER, WR8 9BG08. Response - Neighbour and Other | 15 May 2025 | View |
| Eleanor Deady Peartree House, Upper Street, Defford, WORCESTER, WR8 9BG08. Response - Neighbour and Other | 15 May 2025 | View |
| Redacted A J Rice Laburnum Cottage, Upper St, Defford, WR8 9BG08. Response - Neighbour and Other | 16 May 2025 | View |
| S KNIGHT The New House, Upper Street, Defford, WORCESTER, WR8 9BG08. Response - Neighbour and Other | 18 May 2025 | View |
| Redacted,Mrs D.F.Rowley, Ios, Upper Street, Defford, WR8 9BG08. Response - Neighbour and Other | 20 May 2025 | View |
| Frances Osborne The Old Farm House, Upper Street, Defford, WORCESTER, WR8 9BG08. Response - Neighbour and Other | 22 May 2025 | View |
| Eleanor Deady Peartree House, Upper Street, Defford, WORCESTER, WR8 9BG08. Response - Neighbour and Other | 23 May 2025 | View |
| Dunstall Developments Ltd 31 St Johns Worcester08. Response - Neighbour and Other | 24 May 2025 | View |
| G Harrison Russet Rise, 4 Brutons Orchard, Defford, WORCESTER, WR8 9BQ08. Response - Neighbour and Other | 27 May 2025 | View |
| Cartwright Yew Tree, Upper Street, Defford, WORCESTER, WR8 9BG08. Response - Neighbour and Other | 27 May 2025 | View |
| Stephen Arbery Rivendell, Upper Street, Defford, WORCESTER, WR8 9BG08. Response - Neighbour and Other | 28 May 2025 | View |
| Andrew Day The Chase, Church Lane, Defford, WORCESTER, WR8 9BJ08. Response - Neighbour and Other | 28 May 2025 | View |
| Michelle Wallbank 2 Buckles Orchard, Harpley Road, Defford, WORCESTER, WR8 9BL08. Response - Neighbour and Other | 29 May 2025 | View |
| Simon Attwood Upper Street08. Response - Neighbour and Other | 3 Jun 2025 | View |
| Eleanor Deady Peartree House, Upper Street, Defford, WORCESTER, WR8 9BG08. Response - Neighbour and Other | 5 Oct 2025 | View |
| Peter Rycraft 2 Box Tree Close, Defford, WORCESTER, WR8 9BX08. Response - Neighbour and Other | 7 Oct 2025 | View |
| Roger and Ann Fryer Brensham House, Upper Street, Defford, WORCESTER, WR8 9BG08. Response - Neighbour and Other | 11 Oct 2025 | View |
| Matthew Upcott Bluebell House, Upper Street, Defford, WORCESTER, WR8 9BG08. Response - Neighbour and Other | 13 Oct 2025 | View |
| Frances Osborne The Old Farm House, Upper Street, Defford, WORCESTER, WR8 9BG08. Response - Neighbour and Other | 30 Oct 2025 | View |
| Andrew Day08a. Response - Neighbour and Other Attachment | 28 May 2025 | View |
| Simon Attwood08a. Response - Neighbour and Other Attachment | 3 Jun 2025 | View |
| Drainage Engineer - Engineers - S.W. Land Drainage Partnership09. Response - Statutory Consultee | 6 May 2025 | View |
| Mrs L Yapp - Defford Parish Council09. Response - Statutory Consultee | 23 May 2025 | View |
| Highways - County Highways09. Response - Statutory Consultee | 27 May 2025 | View |
| Mrs L Yapp09a. Response - Statutory Consultee Attachment | 23 May 2025 | View |
| Highways09a. Response - Statutory Consultee Attachment | 27 May 2025 | View |
| Individual Committee Report10. Committee Documents | 4 Nov 2025 | View |
| Individual Committee updates10. Committee Documents | 12 Nov 2025 | View |
| Delegated Report11. Decision Information | 23 Jun 2025 | View |
| Decision Notice (Quashed)12. Decision Notice | 23 Jun 2025 | View |
| Consent Order - original Deciaion quashed12. Decision Notice | 8 Sept 2025 | View |
| Appeal Decision 6001458 dated versionAppeal Decision | 5 Feb 2026 | View |
| Appeal Form.pdf30. Appeal Application Form | 6 Nov 2025 | View |
| Start Date Email - New planning appeal_ 600145831. Appeal Documents | 12 Nov 2025 | View |
| Appeal Interested Party Comments 600145831. Appeal Documents | 22 Dec 2025 | View |
| Doc 3.4 Pg331. Appeal Documents | 22 Dec 2025 | View |
| Doc 3.4 Pg431. Appeal Documents | 22 Dec 2025 | View |
| Doc 3.4 Pg531. Appeal Documents | 22 Dec 2025 | View |
| Doc 4.1 Pg131. Appeal Documents | 22 Dec 2025 | View |
| Doc 4.1 Pg231. Appeal Documents | 22 Dec 2025 | View |
| Doc 5.131. Appeal Documents | 22 Dec 2025 | View |
| Doc 5.231. Appeal Documents | 22 Dec 2025 | View |
| Doc 5.3 Pg131. Appeal Documents | 22 Dec 2025 | View |
| Doc 5.3 Pg231. Appeal Documents | 22 Dec 2025 | View |
| Doc 1.4 Pg131. Appeal Documents | 22 Dec 2025 | View |
| Doc 1.4 Pg331. Appeal Documents | 22 Dec 2025 | View |
| Doc 1.531. Appeal Documents | 22 Dec 2025 | View |
| Doc 1.6 Pg131. Appeal Documents | 22 Dec 2025 | View |
| Doc 1.6 Pg231. Appeal Documents | 22 Dec 2025 | View |
| Doc 1.731. Appeal Documents | 22 Dec 2025 | View |
| Doc 2.131. Appeal Documents | 22 Dec 2025 | View |
| 6001458 Lpa Questionnaire Submission31. Appeal Documents | 19 Nov 2025 | View |
| Doc 2.231. Appeal Documents | 22 Dec 2025 | View |
| Doc 2.331. Appeal Documents | 22 Dec 2025 | View |
| Doc 2.4 Photo31. Appeal Documents | 22 Dec 2025 | View |
| Doc 2.5 Photo31. Appeal Documents | 22 Dec 2025 | View |
| Doc 3.1 Delegated Decision Report31. Appeal Documents | 22 Dec 2025 | View |
| Doc 3.2 Planning Refusal31. Appeal Documents | 22 Dec 2025 | View |
| Doc 3.231. Appeal Documents | 22 Dec 2025 | View |
| Doc 3.331. Appeal Documents | 22 Dec 2025 | View |
| Doc 3.4 Pg131. Appeal Documents | 22 Dec 2025 | View |
| Doc 3.4 Pg231. Appeal Documents | 22 Dec 2025 | View |
| Doc 5.3 Pg331. Appeal Documents | 22 Dec 2025 | View |
| Doc 5.4 Appeal Decision31. Appeal Documents | 22 Dec 2025 | View |
| Doc 6.131. Appeal Documents | 22 Dec 2025 | View |
| Rep P Rycraft31. Appeal Documents | 22 Dec 2025 | View |
| Appeal Letter Docs List Pg 231. Appeal Documents | 22 Dec 2025 | View |
| Appeal Letter 7 12 25 Index31. Appeal Documents | 22 Dec 2025 | View |
| Appeal Letter 7 12 25 Pg 131. Appeal Documents | 22 Dec 2025 | View |
| Appeal Letter 7 12 25 Pg 231. Appeal Documents | 22 Dec 2025 | View |
| Appeal Letter 7 12 25 Pg 331. Appeal Documents | 22 Dec 2025 | View |
| Appeal Letter 7 12 25 Pg 431. Appeal Documents | 22 Dec 2025 | View |
| Appeal Letter 7 12 25 Pg 531. Appeal Documents | 22 Dec 2025 | View |
| Appeal Letter 7 12 25 Pg 631. Appeal Documents | 22 Dec 2025 | View |
| Appeal Letter 7 12 25 Pg 8 R31. Appeal Documents | 22 Dec 2025 | View |
| Doc 1.4 Pg231. Appeal Documents | 22 Dec 2025 | View |
| Appeal Letter 7 12 25 Pg 7 (r) Redacted31. Appeal Documents | 29 Jan 2026 | View |
| Appeal Letter Docs List Pg 1 Redacted31. Appeal Documents | 29 Jan 2026 | View |
| Appendix 1 Emails with Officer.pdf32. Appeal Appellants Case | 6 Nov 2025 | View |
| Appendix 2 Decision Notice W.25.00854.PIP 23.06.25.pdf32. Appeal Appellants Case | 6 Nov 2025 | View |
| Appendix 4 Delegated Report W.25.00854.PIP 23.06.25.pdf32. Appeal Appellants Case | 6 Nov 2025 | View |
| Appendix 5 Planning Committee Report.pdf32. Appeal Appellants Case | 6 Nov 2025 | View |
| PIP Application Form 04.04.25.pdf32. Appeal Appellants Case | 6 Nov 2025 | View |
| Planning Statement April 2025.pdf32. Appeal Appellants Case | 6 Nov 2025 | View |
| 25-30 revA Location Plan.pdf32. Appeal Appellants Case | 6 Nov 2025 | View |
| 25-30 Location Plan.pdf32. Appeal Appellants Case | 6 Nov 2025 | View |
| Appeal Statement Of Case November 202532. Appeal Appellants Case | 6 Nov 2025 | View |
| Appendix 3 Consent Order Original Decision Quashed 08.09.2532. Appeal Appellants Case | 6 Nov 2025 | View |
| Appellants Final Comments 600145832. Appeal Appellants Case | 6 Jan 2026 | View |
| Wychavon District Council Appeals Statement Of Case33. Appeal Councils Case | 18 Dec 2025 | View |
| Appeal decision_ 6001458Appeal Decision | 3 Feb 2026 | View |
| Appeal Decision 6001458 dated versionAppeal Decision | 5 Feb 2026 | View |
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