| Application Number | M/25/00711/GPDQ |
| Status | Application Refused |
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Valid02/05/2025 -
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End12/06/2025 -
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Date24/06/2025 -
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| Summary | |
| Application Number | M/25/00711/GPDQ |
| Location Address | Crowcroft House Farm Crowcroft Leigh Sinton Malvern WR13 5ED |
| Proposal | Notification for Prior Approval for the proposed change of use of an Agricultural Building to 2no.dwellinghouses and for building operations reasonably necessary for the conversion. |
| Status | Refusal |
| Application Type | GPDQ - agricultural to C3 dwellinghouse |
| Appeal Decision | N/A |
| Important Dates | |
| Application Received Date | 02/05/2025 |
| Application Valid Date | 02/05/2025 |
| Consultation Start Date | 08/05/2025 |
| Site Visited / Site Notice Date | |
| Consultation End | 12/06/2025 |
| Advert Expiry | |
| Committee Date (if applicable) | |
| Committee Agenda | |
| Decision Date | 24/06/2025 |
| Further Information | |
| Expected Decision Level | Delegated |
| Case Officer | Anna Priestley-Clarke |
| Parish | Leigh CP |
| Ward | Alfrick, Leigh & Rushwick Ward |
| Applicant | Mr S Trotman |
| Agent | Mr Benjamin James, BJAD Ltd. |
| Agent Address | 27 Pump street Malvern WR14 4LU |
| Condition Details / Information Notes |
| Due to the size of the curtilage of the dwellings as proposed, in comparison to the land area occupied by the building, it fails to comply with the definition of ‘curtilage’ as set out within Paragraph Q3 (1) of Schedule 2, Part 3 of The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended). As such, it is considered that the proposed change of use does not constitute permitted development under Class Q of Schedule 2, Part 3 of The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended). |
| The proposal would have a detrimental impact on highway and pedestrian safety due to the absence of a suitable access, failing to allow for two-way vehicle movements, and failing to comply with Paragraph Q1 (p) to Class Q of Schedule 2, Part 3 of The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended). The substandard width of the access would result in the need for drivers to reverse their vehicles towards the highway or towards the existing farmyard. The proposal is therefore contrary to Policy SWDP 21 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan (2016) and paragraph 115 of the National Planning Policy Framework. |
| The type and amount of commercial activity within close proximity to the proposed residential dwellings, in conjunction with agricultural activities, would be likely to result in future occupiers being detrimentally impacted by way of noise and disturbance, as has been the case with existing occupants of residential properties neighbouring the site, contrary to Policies SWDP21 and SWDP31 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan 2016. |
| The proposed amount and style of glazing, in conjunction with the removal of a central section of the building creating a link-detached effect of the two dwellings, would result in the application building losing its agricultural character and failing to sit comfortably within its setting. As such, the proposed development would be incongruous and out of keeping with the surrounding rural character of the area, contrary to Policy SWDP21 and SWDP25 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan 2016. |
| This application has been refused having regard to the following Drawing no/s: - CF-DWG-PSP Proposed Site Plan - CF-DWG-PBP Proposed Block Plan - CF-DWG-PP Proposed Plans - CF-DWG-PPE Proposed Plans and Elevations - CF-DWG-PDP Proposed Drainage Plan |
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Batchelors Cottage Crowcroft Leigh Sinton MALVERN WR13 5EE | 12/06/2025 | |
| Haywards Cross Cottage Crowcroft Leigh Sinton MALVERN WR13 5EE | 22/05/2025 | |
| Crowcroft Lodge WR13 5ED | 16/06/2025 |
Consultee List
| Name | Organisation | Sent | Reply Due | Reply Received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cllr Chris McSweeny | Alfrick, Leigh & Rushwick Ward | 08/05/2025 | 29/05/2025 | |
| Cllr Sarah Rouse | Alfrick, Leigh & Rushwick Ward | 08/05/2025 | 29/05/2025 | |
| Highways | County Highways | 08/05/2025 | 29/05/2025 | |
| MHDC Natural Heritage & Biodiversity Officer | MHDC Natural Heritage & Biodiversity | 08/05/2025 | 29/05/2025 | |
| Worcestershire Regulatory Services (Enquiries) | Worcestershire Regulatory Services | 08/05/2025 | 29/05/2025 |
Constraints List
| Constraints List |
| CIL009 - Non-Urban Area |
| s106: Land at Crowcroft House Farm, Legh Sinton Ref No: S106-365 |
| Surface Water: 1 in 30 extent. |
| Surface Water: 1 in 100 extent. |
| Surface Water: 1 in 1000 extent |
| Interferometer Area. INFER/7018 - |
| Enforcement Notice Issued Ref: ENF/21/0226 Property: Crowcroft House Farm, Crowcroft, Leigh Sinton, Malvern, WR13 5ED |
| Outside SWDP Development Boundary |
| Water Supply. If Major Application consultation required with Water Supply Company |
| Policy Case HLA - MIG/13/01581/HOU. Crowcroft House Farm, Crowcroft, Leigh Sinton, Malvern, WR13 5ED. Proposed dwelling house with assocaited agricultural buildings, ancillary works and landscaping. Open Market. Small windfall (HLA only) |
| SWDP 15: Designated Rural Areas |
| SWDP 5: Protect and Enhance |
| Neighbourhood Plan: NPA Boundaries |
| Paper: Berrows Journal - Thursday |
| No associated appeals |
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