| Application Number | M/24/01598/CU |
| Status | Application Refused |
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Valid20/11/2024 -
Consultation
End29/12/2024 -
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Date15/01/2025 -
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| Summary | |
| Application Number | M/24/01598/CU |
| Location Address | Shelsley Grange Shelsley Beauchamp Worcester WR6 6RJ |
| Proposal | Change of use of part of barn to form wellness suite for guests |
| Status | Refusal |
| Application Type | Change of use |
| Appeal Decision | N/A |
| Important Dates | |
| Application Received Date | 11/11/2024 |
| Application Valid Date | 20/11/2024 |
| Consultation Start Date | 26/11/2024 |
| Site Visited / Site Notice Date | |
| Consultation End | 29/12/2024 |
| Advert Expiry | 29/12/2024 |
| Committee Date (if applicable) | |
| Committee Agenda | |
| Decision Date | 15/01/2025 |
| Further Information | |
| Expected Decision Level | Delegated |
| Case Officer | Hayley Jones |
| Parish | Shelsley Kings CP |
| Ward | Baldwin Ward |
| Applicant | Mr J Cockburn |
| Agent | Mr David Kirk, HDP Architecture |
| Agent Address | 100 Chase Road Ross-on-Wye HR9 5JH |
| Condition Details / Information Notes |
| The proposal to change the use of part of the barn to a wellness suite does not include the existing guest accommodation which it is intended to serve, and which also requires and does not benefit from planning permission; so its use cannot be restricted or linked to that use. An unfettered use open to the general public would not accord with SWDP2 due to the open countryside location which only allows new development in a certain number of limited cases none of which apply in this case. The remote location of the site, and absence of a bus service, renders it probable many future clients would travel by car. Travel by bicycle/walking would not be convenient in view of the lack of footways and street lighting in the vicinity of the application site, along with its remote location. In the same way, there would be conflict with Policy SWDP 4A of the South Worcestershire Development Plan, which seeks to ensure that proposals offer genuinely sustainable travel choices. |
| The site is in an unsustainable location with no access to public transport and reached via a narrow single track road. Furthermore, the proposed use of the facility cannot be linked to the existing guest accommodation due to its current unauthorised state and a potential increase in trip generation would bring vehicular traffic into conflict with pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders. The proposal does not provide safe and suitable access along the approach routes which is contrary to Policies SWDP 4 and SWDP 21 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan and paragraphs 115 and116 of the NPPF. |
| The proposal to convert part of the barn would require two new doorways to be cut through the existing historic fabric of the building. Whilst this would lead to less than substantial harm to a designated heritage asset, this harm would not be outweighed by any public benefits, mindful that proposed use is considered to be unacceptable for the preceding reasons. Accordingly, the consequent level of harm to the designated heritage asset would be unacceptable and contrary to Policies SWDP 6 and 24 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan and Paragraphs 212, 213 and 215 of the NPPF. |
| Positive and Proactive Statement. In dealing with this application, the Council has worked with the applicant in the following ways:- providing pre-application advice and seeking further information following receipt of the application. In such ways the Council has demonstrated a positive and proactive manner in seeking solutions to problems arising in relation to the planning application. This is in accordance with paragraph 39 of the NPPF. Despite these efforts, the Council still consider that planning permission should be refused for the reasons set out above. |
| This notice relates to the following plan and drawings Nos: 488 PL02, 3 & 4. |
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Neighbour List
In addition to consultations with the consultee listed, we will publicise the application in accordance with national requirements and our local policy. This publicity usually takes the form of letters to nearby properties, the posting of site notices and/or the placing of a public notice in our local newspapers.
| Address | Sent | Reply Received |
|---|---|---|
| Brinkhill Cottage Shelsley Beauchamp WORCESTER WR6 6RJ | 26/11/2024 | |
| Brinkhill House Shelsley Beauchamp WORCESTER WR6 6RJ | 26/11/2024 | |
| Coach House At Shelsley Grange Shelsley Beauchamp WORCESTER WR6 6RJ | 26/11/2024 |
Consultee List
| Name | Organisation | Sent | Reply Due | Reply Received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defence Estates Safeguarding | 26/11/2024 | 17/12/2024 | ||
| Cllr Pam Cumming | Baldwin Ward | 26/11/2024 | 17/12/2024 | |
| Cllr Paul Cumming | Baldwin Ward | 26/11/2024 | 17/12/2024 | |
| Highways | County Highways | 26/11/2024 | 17/12/2024 | |
| MHDC Conservation Officer | MHDC Development Plans & Conservation | 26/11/2024 | 17/12/2024 | 14/01/2025 |
| MHDC Natural Heritage & Biodiversity Officer | MHDC Natural Heritage & Biodiversity | 26/11/2024 | 17/12/2024 | |
| Mrs J Speyer | Shelsley Kings Parish Council | 26/11/2024 | 17/12/2024 |
Constraints List
| Constraints List |
| CIL009 - Non-Urban Area |
| Area of Special Control of Advertisements |
| Listed Buildings Affect Setting 25m Buffer - Grade II. H.E Ref: 1302774. Listed Building. Barn and former coach house to north east of Brinkhill House. LB/1302774 |
| TPO REF: TPO/M/101168 (1967). ADDRESS: The Grange Shelsley BeauchampWorcesterWR6 6RJ |
| Interferometer Area. Clee Hill - Consultation required for any building structure or works exceeding 45.7m in height above ground level |
| Enforcement Notice Issued Ref: M/ENF/24/0265 Property: Shelsley Grange, Shelsley Beauchamp, WORCESTER, WR6 6RJ |
| Outside SWDP Development Boundary |
| Coal Standing Advice Area within 10m |
| Water Supply. If Major Application consultation required with Severn Trent (Welsh Water if in Bockleton Parish) |
| SWDP 15: Designated Rural Areas |
| SWDP 5: Protect and Enhance |
| SWDP 32: Minerals - Development Low Risk Area |
| Paper: Berrows Journal - Thursday |
| No associated appeals |
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