| Application Number | M/25/00811/FUL |
| Status | Application Refused |
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Valid28/08/2025 -
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End03/10/2025 -
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Date22/10/2025 -
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| Summary | |
| Application Number | M/25/00811/FUL |
| Location Address | Thistledome Hillhampton Great Witley Worcester WR6 6JU |
| Proposal | Proposed erection of a replacement dwelling (self-build and live-work), with associated re-use and adaptation of existing buildings |
| Status | Refusal |
| Application Type | Full planning permission |
| Appeal Decision | N/A |
| Important Dates | |
| Application Received Date | 23/05/2025 |
| Application Valid Date | 28/08/2025 |
| Consultation Start Date | 01/09/2025 |
| Site Visited / Site Notice Date | |
| Consultation End | 03/10/2025 |
| Advert Expiry | |
| Committee Date (if applicable) | |
| Committee Agenda | |
| Decision Date | 22/10/2025 |
| Further Information | |
| Expected Decision Level | Delegated |
| Case Officer | Hayley Jones |
| Parish | Hillhampton CP |
| Ward | Baldwin Ward |
| Applicant | Mr Ben & Mrs Rachel Manton |
| Agent | Mr Ben Greenaway, Greenaway Planning Limited |
| Agent Address | PO Box 937 Worcester WR4 4GS |
| Condition Details / Information Notes |
| The application site is located in the open countryside where sustainable travel choices are limited. Furthermore, as the site is poorly related to local services, this would increase the need for journeys to be made by the private motor vehicle. As such the proposal would not be sustainable in terms of location and is contrary to Policies SWDP1, SWDP2, SWDP4 and SWDP8 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan and the provisions of the National Planning Policy Framework, Chapter 9, particularly paragraph 114 that require development to minimise the demand for travel and offer genuinely sustainable travel choices. |
| The proposal fails to accord with SWDP 18 in that the existing dwelling is a mobile home. In addition the proposed replacement dwelling is considered disproportionately larger than the existing at over 8 metres in height and exceeds the original footprint by more than 30%. Notwithstanding the above there is no legal mechanism in place to ensure that the existing mobile homes are removed from site. As such the proposal fails to accord with SWDP 18 criteria i, iii, & iv. |
| The existing buildings proposed for the work element of the live work scheme are not considered fit for purpose without significant adaptation and alteration, details of which have not been provided. In addition, the repair of vehicles as described in the application documents would constitute a B2 use. The sites proximity to existing residential properties and associated vehicle movements would result in noise nuisance to those receptors. The applicant's proposal is not informed by a noise assessment, the existing buildings are inadequate for such a use and the application fails to consider whether any appropriate mitigation could be undertaken to address the likely adverse impact and consequent loss of residential amenity arising from the proposed use. Accordingly, the proposal is contrary to Policies SWDP 8 and SWDP31 (A) of the South Worcestershire Development Plan and paragraph 191 of the NPPF. |
| The proposed live-work unit would, by reason of its height, layout and appearance not represent good design or integrate effectively with the surrounding rural landscape and would result in harm to the character and appearance of the area. Accordingly the proposal would be contrary to Policies SWDP 21 and SWDP 25 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). |
| The proposed live unit would, by reason of its height, design and siting, appear incongruous and would be seen in conjunction with Hillhampton House, a Grade II* listed building, when viewed from its curtilage. In addition, the noise generated by the work element has the significant potential to harm the setting of the designated heritage asset. Accordingly, the proposal would lead to less than substantial, but nonetheless unacceptable, harm to the setting of the aforementioned neighbouring designated heritage asset contrary to polices SWDP 6 and 24 & paragraph 210 of the NPPF. |
| This decision notice relates to the following plan & drawing nos: Location Plan, A-100 & proposed habitat map. |
| Positive and Proactive Statement. In dealing with this application, the Council has worked with the applicant in the following ways:- making Development Plan polices available for public viewing and providing a preapplication advice service. This is in accordance with paragraph 39 of the NPPF. |
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Annexe At Southfield Hillhampton Great Witley WORCESTER WR6 6JU | 01/09/2025 | |
| Hillhampton House Hillhampton Great Witley WORCESTER WR6 6JU | 01/09/2025 | |
| Hillhampton Stables Hillhampton Great Witley WORCESTER WR6 6JU | 01/09/2025 | |
| Southfield Hillhampton Great Witley WORCESTER WR6 6JU | 01/09/2025 |
Consultee List
| Name | Organisation | Sent | Reply Due | Reply Received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cllr Pam Cumming | Baldwin Ward | 01/09/2025 | 22/09/2025 | |
| Cllr Paul Cumming | Baldwin Ward | 01/09/2025 | 22/09/2025 | |
| Drainage Engineer | Engineers - S.W. Land Drainage Partnership | 01/09/2025 | 22/09/2025 | |
| Highways | County Highways | 01/09/2025 | 22/09/2025 | |
| MHDC Conservation Officer | MHDC Development Plans & Conservation | 01/09/2025 | 22/09/2025 | 21/10/2025 |
| MHDC Natural Heritage & Biodiversity Officer | MHDC Natural Heritage & Biodiversity | 01/09/2025 | 22/09/2025 | |
| Midlands Business Team | Historic England | 01/09/2025 | 22/09/2025 | |
| Rachel Lambert | Hillhampton Parish Council | 01/09/2025 | 22/09/2025 | |
| Sammie Lynch | Policy Plans - Self Build | 01/09/2025 | 22/09/2025 | |
| Worcestershire & Herefordshire LMC Ltd | Local Medical Committee | 01/09/2025 | 22/09/2025 |
Constraints List
| Constraints List |
| Paper: Berrows Journal - Thursday |
| SWDP 5: Protect and Enhance |
| CIL009 - Non-Urban Area |
| Enforcement Notice Issued Ref: E/12/00346/PHY3 Property: Hillhampton House, Hillhampton, Great Witley, Worcester, WR6 6JU |
| 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 |
| Listed Buildings Affect Setting 25m Buffer - Grade II*. H.E Ref: 1082666. Curtilage Listed. Hillhampton House. CL/1082666 |
| Listed Building Grade I or II* Only 25m buffer: Grade II*. H.E Ref: 1082666. Curtilage Listed. Hillhampton House. CL/1082666 |
| No associated appeals |
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