Planning application
W H Smith Ltd Blockhouse Close Worcester WR1 2BT
Works: New dwelling
Decided. The decision notice on the council portal carries the outcome in full, including any conditions.
Proposal
Change of use from offices and warehousing to 20 no. 1 bed apartments for supported or affordable housing.
As published by the council, reference 26/00183/FUL
Application record
- Reference
- 26/00183/FUL
- Type
- Full planning permission
- Status
- Pending Decision
- Decision
- Pending
- Received
- 27 Feb 2026
- Validated
- 27 Feb 2026
- Ward
- Fort Royal
- Parish
- Worcester City
- Decision by
- Committee
- Postcode
- WR1 2BT
Timeline
Dates from the published record
-
27 Feb 2026
Received by Worcester
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23 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
24 documents on file for this application
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