| Application Number | M/25/00988/HP |
| Status | Application Refused |
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Application
Valid18/09/2025 -
Consultation
End06/11/2025 -
Committee
MeetingN/A -
Decision Refusal -
Decision
Date20/11/2025 -
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StartedN/A -
Appeal
DecisionN/A
| Summary | |
| Application Number | M/25/00988/HP |
| Location Address | Cherry Tree Cottage 3 Suffield Bransford Worcester WR6 5JE |
| Proposal | Installation of a dropped kerb with new boundary fence to front of property to include resurface of the drive |
| Status | Refusal |
| Application Type | Householder Planning |
| Appeal Decision | N/A |
| Important Dates | |
| Application Received Date | 24/06/2025 |
| Application Valid Date | 18/09/2025 |
| Consultation Start Date | 18/09/2025 |
| Site Visited / Site Notice Date | |
| Consultation End | 06/11/2025 |
| Advert Expiry | |
| Committee Date (if applicable) | |
| Committee Agenda | |
| Decision Date | 20/11/2025 |
| Further Information | |
| Expected Decision Level | Delegated |
| Case Officer | Benjamin Sparrey |
| Parish | Leigh CP |
| Ward | Alfrick, Leigh & Rushwick Ward |
| Applicant | Mrs Nikki Hollins |
| Agent | Mrs Nikki Hollins |
| Agent Address | Cherry tree Cottage Bransford Worcester Wr65je |
| Condition Details / Information Notes |
| The proposed development would result in a substantial level of close boarded fencing on the curtilage boundary of the dwelling with the highway and the removal of mature hedging, resulting in a significant level of harm to the rural character of the area. Whilst it is recognised that the proposed fence would provide a degree of security and acoustic screening, these matters would not outweigh, or justify, the identified harm to the rural character of the site setting. As such, the proposed development conflicts with policies SWDP 21, SWDP 25, the South Worcestershire Design Guide SPD and the National Planning Policy Framework. |
| Drawing no/s: Location Plan Block Plan DRG No CRS 2025-41 Proposed Elevations Wall plan diagram |
| 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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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 Suffield Close Bransford WORCESTER WR6 5JF | 18/09/2025 | |
| 18 Suffield Close Bransford WORCESTER WR6 5JF | 18/09/2025 | |
| 19 Suffield Close Bransford WORCESTER WR6 5JF | 18/09/2025 | |
| 20 Suffield Close Bransford WORCESTER WR6 5JF | 18/09/2025 | |
| 21 Suffield Close Bransford WORCESTER WR6 5JF | 18/09/2025 | |
| 22 Suffield Close Bransford WORCESTER WR6 5JF | 18/09/2025 | |
| 5 Suffield Bransford WORCESTER WR6 5JE | 18/09/2025 | |
| Guinness Park Farm Riding School Leigh Sinton MALVERN WR13 5EQ | 18/09/2025 | |
| Woodmans Cottage 4 Suffield Bransford WORCESTER WR6 5JE | 18/09/2025 |
Consultee List
| Name | Organisation | Sent | Reply Due | Reply Received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aidan Smyth | MHDC Archaeology & Planning Advisor | 18/09/2025 | 09/10/2025 | |
| Anna Briggs | Leigh and Bransford Parish Council | 18/09/2025 | 09/10/2025 | 24/09/2025 |
| Cllr Chris McSweeny | Alfrick, Leigh & Rushwick Ward | 18/09/2025 | 09/10/2025 | |
| Cllr Sarah Rouse | Alfrick, Leigh & Rushwick Ward | 18/09/2025 | 09/10/2025 | |
| Drainage Engineer | Engineers - S.W. Land Drainage Partnership | 18/09/2025 | 09/10/2025 | 07/10/2025 |
| Highways | County Highways | 18/09/2025 | 09/10/2025 | 22/09/2025 |
| Worcester Regulatory Services Contaminated Land | Worcestershire Regulatory Services | 18/09/2025 | 09/10/2025 | 22/09/2025 |
| Anna Briggs | Leigh and Bransford Parish Council | 02/10/2025 | 16/10/2025 | 15/10/2025 |
| Cllr Chris McSweeny | Alfrick, Leigh & Rushwick Ward | 02/10/2025 | 16/10/2025 | |
| Cllr Sarah Rouse | Alfrick, Leigh & Rushwick Ward | 02/10/2025 | 16/10/2025 | |
| Highways | County Highways | 02/10/2025 | 16/10/2025 | 10/10/2025 |
| Highways | County Highways | 23/10/2025 | 06/11/2025 | 03/11/2025 |
Constraints List
| Constraints List |
| CIL009 - Non-Urban Area |
| Surface Water: 1 in 30 extent. |
| Surface Water: 1 in 100 extent. |
| Surface Water: 1 in 1000 extent |
| Contamination Consult Area - Site Name: NULL Type: Historic landfill site |
| Interferometer Area. INFER/7022 - |
| Outside SWDP Development Boundary |
| Water Supply. If Major Application consultation required with Water Supply Company |
| Landfill Consultation - If Application is a Major (PS2 1-6) consultation required via E.A Checklist |
| 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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