| Application Number | M/25/00590/FUL |
| Status | Application Refused |
Planning Online Status
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Application
Valid24/04/2025 -
Consultation
End03/11/2025 -
Committee
MeetingN/A -
Decision Refusal -
Decision
Date25/11/2025 -
Appeal
Started09/01/2026 -
Appeal
DecisionDismissed
| Summary | |
| Application Number | M/25/00590/FUL |
| Location Address | Naunton Farm Holt Heath Worcester WR6 6NG |
| Proposal | Extensions and alterations to create a flat at second floor level for holiday let use. |
| Status | Refusal |
| Application Type | Full planning permission |
| Appeal Decision | Dismissed |
| Important Dates | |
| Application Received Date | 09/04/2025 |
| Application Valid Date | 24/04/2025 |
| Consultation Start Date | 13/10/2025 |
| Site Visited / Site Notice Date | |
| Consultation End | 03/11/2025 |
| Advert Expiry | 30/05/2025 |
| Committee Date (if applicable) | |
| Committee Agenda | |
| Decision Date | 25/11/2025 |
| Further Information | |
| Expected Decision Level | Delegated |
| Case Officer | Jack Hanly |
| Parish | Holt CP |
| Ward | Hallow & Holt Ward |
| Applicant | Mr & Mrs Richards |
| Agent | Mr Adrian Smith, Studio Smith Architects |
| Agent Address | The Brambles Studio Boreley Lane Ombersley Worcs WR9 0HS |
| Condition Details / Information Notes |
| Policy SWDP 35 relates to visitor accommodation with Part B of the policy setting out the criteria against which proposals for visitor accommodation in the open countryside should be assessed. The proposed holiday let use would fail to comply with the exceptions set out in Part B (ii to vi) of policy SWDP 35. In light of this, the proposed change of use represents unacceptable and unsustainable development in the open countryside, contrary to policies SWDP 2 and SWDP 35 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan (2016) and the National Planning Policy Framework. |
| The proposed extensions would have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the host building and the surrounding area as a result of the loss of key features which add to the character and architectural interest of the building and as a result of their significant contemporary appearance, which would result in them representing incongruous additions to the host building. The extensions would therefore fail to integrate effectively with the host building and to reinforce local distinctiveness, contrary to Policy SWDP 21 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan (2016), the South Worcestershire Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document (March 2018) and Chapter 12 of the National Planning Policy Framework. |
| The proposed extensions would cause unacceptable, albeit 'less than substantial' harm to the Grade II listed application building as a result of the unjustified loss of historic fabric and their incongruous character and design, and there are no public benefits which would outweigh this harm. The proposal would therefore fail to conserve and enhance the heritage asset and its setting, contrary to Policies SWDP 6, SWDP 21 and SWDP 24 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan (2016) and Chapter 16 of the National Planning Policy Framework. |
| Positive and Proactive Statement. In dealing with the application the Council has implemented the requirement in paragraph 39 of the National Planning Policy Framework to work with the applicant in a positive and proactive way. We have made available detailed advice in the form of our statutory policies in the Development Plan and Supplementary Planning Documents and provided the applicant with the opportunity to engage with the Council's pre-application advice service. Despite these efforts, the Council still consider that planning permission should be refused for the reasons set out within the decision notice. |
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Pool Cottages Holt Heath WORCESTER WR6 6NA | 15/06/2025 | |
| Holt Brook Barn 3 Naunton Farm Barns Holt Heath WORCESTER WR6 6NG | 28/04/2025 | 12/05/2025 |
| 5A Naunton Farm Barns Holt Heath WORCESTER WR6 6NG | 28/04/2025 | |
| Annexe At Naunton Farm Holt Heath WORCESTER WR6 6NG | 28/04/2025 | |
| Cherry Tree Barn 1 Naunton Farm Barns Holt Heath WORCESTER WR6 6NG | 28/04/2025 | |
| Drovers Barn 4 Naunton Farm Barns Holt Heath WORCESTER WR6 6NG | 28/04/2025 | |
| Naunton Barn 5 Naunton Farm Barns Holt Heath WORCESTER WR6 6NG | 28/04/2025 | |
| The Granary 2 Naunton Farm Barns Holt Heath WORCESTER WR6 6NG | 28/04/2025 |
Consultee List
| Name | Organisation | Sent | Reply Due | Reply Received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cllr Dean Clarke | Hallow & Holt Ward | 28/04/2025 | 19/05/2025 | |
| Drainage Engineer | Engineers - S.W. Land Drainage Partnership | 28/04/2025 | 19/05/2025 | |
| Highways | County Highways | 28/04/2025 | 19/05/2025 | |
| MHDC Conservation Officer | MHDC Development Plans & Conservation | 28/04/2025 | 19/05/2025 | |
| MHDC Economic Development | MHDC Economic Development | 28/04/2025 | 19/05/2025 | |
| MHDC Natural Heritage & Biodiversity Officer | MHDC Natural Heritage & Biodiversity | 28/04/2025 | 19/05/2025 | |
| Ms Caroline Lightfoot | Holt Parish Council | 28/04/2025 | 19/05/2025 | 15/06/2025 |
| Aidan Smyth | MHDC Archaeology & Planning Advisor | 13/10/2025 | 03/11/2025 |
Constraints List
| Constraints List |
| Paper: Berrows Journal - Thursday |
| Listed Building 0m Buffer: Grade II. H.E Ref: 1349340. Listed Building. Naunton Farmhouse. LB/1349340 |
| Listed Buildings Affect Setting 25m Buffer - Grade II. H.E Ref: 1349340. Listed Building. Naunton Farmhouse. LB/1349340 |
| CIL009 - Non-Urban Area |
| Surface Water: 1 in 100 extent. |
| Surface Water: 1 in 1000 extent |
| Enforcement Notice Issued Ref: HIST/EN/0106 Property: Naunton Farm, Holt Heath, Worcester, WR6 6NG |
| Outside SWDP Development Boundary |
| Surface Water: 1 in 30 extent. |
| 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 Restore |
| Public Right of Way: Type- Footpath. Path No- HT-523 C |
| Appeals Information | |
| Number | M/25/00590/FUL |
| PINS Appeal Ref | 6003196 |
| Method | Written Representations Procedure |
| Start date | 09/01/2026 |
| LPA Final Comments Due | 27/02/2026 |
| Interested Party Comments Due | 13/02/2026 |
| Inquiry Date | |
| Venue | |
| Decision | Dismissed |
| Issue Date | 28/05/2026 |
https://acp.planninginspectorate.gov.uk/ViewCase.aspx?caseid=6003196
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