| Application Number | M/25/00634/FUL |
| Status | Application Refused |
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Valid01/05/2025 -
Consultation
End25/11/2025 -
Committee
MeetingN/A -
Decision Refusal -
Decision
Date03/03/2026 -
Appeal
Started24/03/2026 -
Appeal
DecisionDismissed
| Summary | |
| Application Number | M/25/00634/FUL |
| Location Address | Cromer Farm Pendock Gloucester GL19 3PG |
| Proposal | Erection of four residential dwellings, new access arrangements and associated works. |
| Status | Refusal |
| Application Type | Full planning permission |
| Appeal Decision | Dismissed |
| Important Dates | |
| Application Received Date | 17/04/2025 |
| Application Valid Date | 01/05/2025 |
| Consultation Start Date | 06/05/2025 |
| Site Visited / Site Notice Date | |
| Consultation End | 25/11/2025 |
| Advert Expiry | 07/06/2025 |
| Committee Date (if applicable) | |
| Committee Agenda | |
| Decision Date | 03/03/2026 |
| Further Information | |
| Expected Decision Level | Delegated |
| Case Officer | Anna Priestley-Clarke |
| Parish | Eldersfield CP, Pendock CP |
| Ward | Longdon Ward |
| Applicant | DA and HC Brymer |
| Agent | Mr Charles Cox, Sutton Cox Architects |
| Agent Address | 114 Bath Road Cheltenham GL53 7JX |
| Condition Details / Information Notes |
| The proposed residential development is contrary to Policy SWDP2 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan 2016 in terms of its location outside the nearest defined settlement boundary and is situated in 'open countryside', but moreover, considered in the context of Paragraph 11d(ii) of the Framework would not be within reasonable or safe walking distance of almost all services and facilities. This is not a sustainable location and would result in future occupants of the development being almost entirely dependent on private motor vehicles to meet their day-to-day needs, contrary to Policies SWDP2 and SWDP4 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan 2016. When assessed against the policies of the Framework taken as a whole, the adverse impacts of the proposed development would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits. |
| The proposed development of an additional four dwellings in this location would introduce a linear form of development with dwellings of broadly similar bulk, massing, spacing and design that, when taken in conjunction with the existing four dwellings on the adjacent site, would contrast sharply with the loose knit nature of development in the area and would appear as a discordant addition that would fail to integrate with the landscape character of the area. The proposed development would therefore be contrary to Policies SWDP 21 and SWDP 25 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan 2016 and also contrary to paragraph 187 of the National Planning Policy Framework. |
| A section 106 legal agreement has not been completed to secure the provision of the necessary affordable housing contribution. As such the proposal is contrary to policy SWDP15 B v which seeks on sites of less than five dwellings to secure a financial contribution towards local affordable housing provision based on the cost of providing the equivalent in value to 20% of the units as affordable housing. It is also contrary to guidance in paragraph 63 of the National Planning Policy Framework. |
| The decision to refuse planning permission has been taken having regard to the following list of plans submitted with the application: - Location Plan (dwg. 10P0) - Proposed Block Plan (drawing. 11P0) - Existing Site Layout Plan (drawing. 12P0) - Proposed Site Layout Plan (drawing. 13P4) - Units 1 and 4 Plans (drawing. 14P0) - Units 1 and 4 Elevations (drawing. 15P0) - Units 2 and 3 Plans (drawing. 16P0) - Units 2 and 3 Elevations (drawing. 17P0) - Geometric Plan prepared by Rappor Consultants - Visibility Assessment prepared by Rappor Consultants - Refuse Drag Distances Plan prepared by Rappor Consultants - Swept Path Analysis/ Estate Car Plan prepared by Rappor Consultants - Swept Path Analysis/ 7.5t Panel Plan prepared by Rappor Consultants - Swept Path Analysis/ Fire Appliance Plan prepared by Rappor Consultants - Transport Note prepared by Rappor Consultants |
| 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 and or the completion of a s.106 legal agreement 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. |
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dunford House Pendock GLOUCESTER GL19 3PG | 26/05/2025 | |
| HFD & Worcs Fire and Rescue Hindlip Hall Worcs | 07/05/2025 | |
| Lailah House Pendock GLOUCESTER GL19 3PG | 06/05/2025 | 22/05/2025 |
Consultee List
| Name | Organisation | Sent | Reply Due | Reply Received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asset Protection Team | Severn Trent Water Limited | 06/05/2025 | 27/05/2025 | |
| Cllr Jennie Watkins | Longdon Ward | 06/05/2025 | 27/05/2025 | |
| Drainage Engineer | Engineers - S.W. Land Drainage Partnership | 06/05/2025 | 27/05/2025 | |
| Environment Agency | Environment Agency | 06/05/2025 | 27/05/2025 | |
| Highways | County Highways | 06/05/2025 | 27/05/2025 | |
| Housing Team - MHDC | Housing - MHDC | 06/05/2025 | 27/05/2025 | |
| MHDC Natural Heritage & Biodiversity Officer | MHDC Natural Heritage & Biodiversity | 06/05/2025 | 27/05/2025 | |
| MHDC Tree and Landscape Officer | MHDC Tree and Landscape Officer | 06/05/2025 | 27/05/2025 | |
| Mr J L Gabbott | Eldersfield Parish Council | 06/05/2025 | 27/05/2025 | |
| Mr R Cooper & Mr J Jennings | Hereford & Worcester Fire Service | 06/05/2025 | 27/05/2025 | |
| Sheelagh Tooze | Pendock Parish Council | 06/05/2025 | 27/05/2025 | |
| Worcestershire & Herefordshire LMC Ltd | Local Medical Committee | 06/05/2025 | 27/05/2025 | |
| Worcestershire Regulatory Services - Nuisance | Worcestershire Regulatory Services | 06/05/2025 | 27/05/2025 | |
| Drainage Engineer | Engineers - S.W. Land Drainage Partnership | 11/11/2025 | 25/11/2025 |
Constraints List
| Constraints List |
| CIL009 - Non-Urban Area |
| Paper: Malvern Gazette - Friday |
| Surface Water: 1 in 100 extent. |
| Surface Water: 1 in 1000 extent |
| Enforcement Notice Issued Ref: E/15/00130/COU3 Property: Land At (Os 7852 3262), Pendock |
| Outside SWDP Development Boundary |
| 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 |
| Surface Water: 1 in 30 extent. |
| Appeals Information | |
| Number | M/25/00634/FUL |
| PINS Appeal Ref | 6006630 |
| Method | Written Representations Procedure |
| Start date | 24/03/2026 |
| LPA Final Comments Due | 15/05/2026 |
| Interested Party Comments Due | 30/04/2026 |
| Inquiry Date | |
| Venue | |
| Decision | Dismissed |
| Issue Date | 06/07/2026 |
https://acp.planninginspectorate.gov.uk/ViewCase.aspx?caseid=6006630
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