| Condition Details / Information Notes |
| The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.
Reason: To conform with the requirements of Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004. |
| Unless where required or allowed by other conditions attached to this permission/consent, the development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the information (including details on the proposed materials) provided on the application form and the following plans
24-722-11 Rev P1 Location & Proposed Site Plan
24-722 10 Rev P4 Proposed Plans & Elevations
Reason: To define the permission. |
| The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in strict accordance with the recommendations set out in the Bat Survey report carried out by Dr Stefan Bodnar dated August 2024 and submitted with this application. In particular:-
- Installation of a bat Box
- Installation of a bird Box (House Sparrow Terrace)
- Any external lighting must conform with BCT guidelines
Reason: To ensure the development contributes to the conservation and enhancement of biodiversity within the site and the wider area in accordance with policy SWDP22 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan.
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| The development hereby permitted shall not be occupied/first used until full details of all surface water drainage systems to serve the development have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved drainage works shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details before the first occupation/use of the development hereby permitted and shall be retained thereafter.
Reason: To ensure development does not exacerbate flood risk and deals with surface water run-off from the site in a sustainable manner, in accordance with policies SWDP28, SWDP29 and SWDP 30 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan.
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| The materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the external hereby permitted shall match in type, colour, texture, size, coursing, jointing and pointing to those used in the existing building.
Reason: To protect, conserve and enhance the significance of heritage assets and to ensure that the new materials are in keeping with the surroundings and/or represent quality design in accordance with policies SWDP 6, SWDP21 and SWDP24 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan. |
| Prior to the commencement of works, an historic building recording is required which is commensurate with the requirements of level 3, as set out within Historic England guidance Understanding Historic Buildings; A Guide to Good Recording Practice (2016) and in accordance with current Worcestershire Archaeological Standards and Guidance (2019).
Reason: In accordance with the requirements of paragraphs 207 and 218 of the National Planning Policy Framework (as amended) and SWDP 6 & 24 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan 2016. |
| The archaeological monitoring and recording (watching brief) of all groundworks likely to expose, damage or destroy any archaeological remains that may be present, principally the reduction of ground levels/ topsoil stripping/ drainage and service channels shall be undertaken during works. Should features considered to be significant be identified the WB shall cease and an excavation shall commence covering the area of impact as defined by the LPA archaeological advisor.
Reason: To protect, conserve and enhance the significance of heritage assets in accordance with policy SWDP 6 and SWDP24 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan. |
| Positive and Proactive Statement. In dealing with this application, the Council has worked with the applicant in the following ways:
- seeking further information following receipt of the application;
- seeking amendments to the proposed development following receipt of the application
- considering the imposition of conditions.
In such ways the Council has demonstrated a positive and proactive manner in seeking solutions to problems arising in relation to the planning application. |
| We require the rights of way to be open throughout the development construction where possible. However, if public safety demands a temporary closure, application should be made at least 8 weeks in advance to: The Public Rights of Way Mapping Team at countryside@worcestershire.gov.uk.
As vehicular access to the site is via the public right of way, it should be noted that under section 34 of the Road Traffic Act 1988, any person who, without lawful authority, drives a motor vehicle on a public right of way commits an offence. The applicant should make themselves satisfied that they, and anyone else who may use public rights of way for private vehicular access in connection with the development, has a right to do so. They may wish to seek legal advice on the matter. The County Council is responsible for maintaining rights of way to a standard suitable for their usual public use. As no diversions are required and the rights of way will not be affected, we have no
objection to the proposals, provided that the applicant observes the following obligations:
• No disturbance of, or change to, the surface of the path or part thereof should be carried out without our written consent.
• No diminution in the width of the right of way available for use by the public.
• Building materials must not be stored on the right of way.
• Vehicle movements and parking to be arranged so vehicles do not unreasonably interfere with the public’s use of the right of way.
• No additional barriers are placed across the right of way. No stile, gate, fence or other structure should be created on, or across, a public right of way without written consent of the Highway Authority.
• The safety of the public using the right of way is to be ensured at all times. The applicant should note the National Planning Policy Framework, last updated 5th September 2023 by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, particularly paragraph 100, ‘…planning policies and decisions should protect and enhance public rights of way and access, including taking opportunities to provide better facilities for users, for example by adding links to existing rights of way networks including National Trails’.
• The developer should also be aware of the Department of Environment Circular 1/09 (part 7) which explains that the effect of development on a public right of way is a material consideration in the determination of applications for planning permission and that the grant of planning consent does not entitle developers to obstruct a public right of way.
• The Definitive Map is a minimum record of public rights of way and does not preclude the possibility that unrecorded public rights may exist, nor that higher rights may exist than those shown.
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| Bats and their 'roost' sites are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended) and the Conservation of Habitats & Species Regulations 2010, the latter of which deems them a European Protected Species. It is a criminal offence to deliberately kill or injure a bat, to disturb or destroy a bat roost or to obstruct an entrance to a roost. If evidence of bats is found, work should stop immediately and an ecological consultant contacted for advice on the best way to proceed. All contractors working on site should be made aware of the advice and provided with the contact details of a relevant ecological consultant. |
