| Application Number | M/25/00987/HP |
| Status | Application Refused |
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Valid08/07/2025 -
Consultation
End28/08/2025 -
Committee
MeetingN/A -
Decision Refusal -
Decision
Date12/09/2025 -
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| Summary | |
| Application Number | M/25/00987/HP |
| Location Address | Holly Tree House 81 Main Road Kempsey Worcester WR5 3NA |
| Proposal | Single storey extension to front elevation plus extended dropkerb to highway. |
| Status | Refusal |
| Application Type | Householder Planning |
| Appeal Decision | N/A |
| Important Dates | |
| Application Received Date | 23/06/2025 |
| Application Valid Date | 08/07/2025 |
| Consultation Start Date | 08/07/2025 |
| Site Visited / Site Notice Date | |
| Consultation End | 28/08/2025 |
| Advert Expiry | 08/08/2025 |
| Committee Date (if applicable) | |
| Committee Agenda | |
| Decision Date | 12/09/2025 |
| Further Information | |
| Expected Decision Level | Delegated |
| Case Officer | Benjamin Sparrey |
| Parish | Kempsey CP |
| Ward | Kempsey Ward |
| Applicant | Mr and Mrs D and C Brown |
| Agent | Mr S Meredith, Meredith Architectural Design |
| Agent Address | The M.A.D House 24 Montpelier Road West Malvern WR14 4BP |
| Condition Details / Information Notes |
| The proposed development as a result of its scale and form and prominent location, would significantly and harmfully detract from the historic character of the host dwelling and appear as an incongruous feature within the setting of the Kempsey Conservation Area, resulting in a less then substantial level of harm to the significance of a designated heritage asset. In view of this, it is considered the development would be contrary to policies SWDP6, SWDP21, SWDP24 and SWDP25 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan and policy K5 of the Kempsey Neighbourhood Plan. The development would further contravene Paragraphs 212, 214 and 215 of the Framework by failing to preserve the character of a designated heritage asset and would not align with the Council’s duty to preserve the amenity of a conservation area under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990. Whilst there would be some modest economic benefit resulting from the proposed construction works, the host dwelling serves as a private domestic residence and, as such, the harm identified would not be outweighed by any public benefits to the proposed development. |
| The proposed increase in parking provision and extension of dropped kerb, within this location which has poor visibility, without the providing of a turning area would result in an associated increase in reversing movements onto the A38 which is a highly trafficked road, thereby increasing levels of hazard and danger to all users of the highway and footway. The proposals have therefore failed to demonstrate that safe access for vehicles parking on the property can be achieved, resulting in an unacceptable impact on highways safety. As such, the development would fail to ensure that safe access to the site can be achieved contrary to policy SWDP21 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan and Paragraphs 115 and 116 of the Framework. |
| This decision notice relates to the following drawing no/s: MAD/HOLLY/24/LOCATION MAD/HOLLY/24/SITE-2/A PROPOSED SITE PLAN MAD/HOLLY/24/1-1A PROPOSED GROUND (part) MAD/HOLLY/24/1-2/A FRONT (PROPOSED) MAD/HOLLY/24/1-3A SIDE (PROPOSED) MAD/HOLLY/24/1-4/A SIDE (PROPOSED) |
| 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, Supplementary Planning Documents, as well as offering a full pre-application advice service in order to ensure that the applicant has been given every opportunity to submit an application which is likely to be considered favourably. Unfortunately, the submitted application is not considered to accord with policy. As a result, the Council has been unable to seek solutions to problems arising from this application as the amendments and additional information required to make the application acceptable are substantial and would be required to be submitted as a new planning application. Despite the Council’s efforts, it is considered that the current planning application should be refused for the reasons set out in the decision notice. The applicant is encouraged to seek pre-application advice prior to the submission of any further formal planning application |
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Consultation Responses
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 79A Main Road Kempsey WORCESTER WR5 3NA | 08/07/2025 | |
| 83 Main Road Kempsey WORCESTER WR5 3JA | 08/07/2025 | |
| Talbot Inn 87 Main Road Kempsey WORCESTER WR5 3JA | 08/07/2025 | |
| The Coach House 79B Main Road Kempsey WORCESTER WR5 3NA | 08/07/2025 | |
| The Lodge 79 Main Road Kempsey WORCESTER WR5 3NA | 08/07/2025 |
Consultee List
| Name | Organisation | Sent | Reply Due | Reply Received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cllr D Harrison | Kempsey Ward | 08/07/2025 | 29/07/2025 | 11/07/2025 |
| Cllr J. Michael | Kempsey Ward | 08/07/2025 | 29/07/2025 | |
| Drainage Engineer | Engineers - S.W. Land Drainage Partnership | 08/07/2025 | 29/07/2025 | 24/07/2025 |
| Highways | County Highways | 08/07/2025 | 29/07/2025 | 17/07/2025 |
| MHDC Conservation Officer | MHDC Development Plans & Conservation | 08/07/2025 | 29/07/2025 | 01/09/2025 |
| Mrs S Dunn | Kempsey Parish Council | 08/07/2025 | 29/07/2025 | 06/08/2025 |
Constraints List
| Constraints List |
| Paper: Malvern Gazette - Friday |
| Neighbourhood Plan: Development Boundaries |
| Conservation Area 0 buffer: Kempsey Conservation Area |
| CIL009 - Non-Urban Area |
| Conservation Area 25m buffer: Kempsey Conservation Area |
| Neighbourhood Plan: NPA Boundaries |
| Surface Water: 1 in 1000 extent |
| Water Supply. If Major Application consultation required with Severn Trent (Welsh Water if in Bockleton Parish) |
| SWDP 6: Conservation Area |
| SWDP 15: Designated Rural Areas |
| SWDP 2: Development Boundary |
| SWDP 5: Urban - Unsurveyed |
| Surface Water: 1 in 100 extent. |
| Surface Water: 1 in 30 extent. |
| Listed Buildings Affect Setting 25m Buffer - Grade II. H.E Ref: 1349241. Listed Building. The Talbot Inn, 87 Main Road, Kempsey, Worcester, WR5 3JA (Formerly listed as The Talbot Public House, Worcester Road). LB/1349241 |
| No associated appeals |
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