| Application Number | M/25/01171/GPDQ |
| Status | Application Approved |
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Valid25/07/2025 -
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End19/08/2025 -
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Date19/09/2025 -
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| Summary | |
| Application Number | M/25/01171/GPDQ |
| Location Address | Wood Farm Ockeridge Wichenford Worcester WR6 6YN |
| Proposal | Notification for Prior Approval for the proposed change of use of an Agricultural Building to one dwellinghouse (Class C3), and for building operations reasonably necessary for the conversion |
| Status | Approval |
| Application Type | GPDQ - agricultural to C3 dwellinghouse |
| Appeal Decision | N/A |
| Important Dates | |
| Application Received Date | 25/07/2025 |
| Application Valid Date | 25/07/2025 |
| Consultation Start Date | 25/07/2025 |
| Site Visited / Site Notice Date | |
| Consultation End | 19/08/2025 |
| Advert Expiry | |
| Committee Date (if applicable) | |
| Committee Agenda | |
| Decision Date | 19/09/2025 |
| Further Information | |
| Expected Decision Level | Delegated |
| Case Officer | Hayley Jones |
| Parish | Holt CP |
| Ward | Hallow & Holt Ward |
| Applicant | Mr Anthony Douglas |
| Agent | Mr Simon Rowles, Greenaway Planning Limited |
| Agent Address | PO Box 937 Worcester WR4 4GS |
| Condition Details / Information Notes |
| Unless where required or allowed by other conditions attached to this permission/consent, the development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the information (including details on the proposed materials) provided on the application form and the following plans/drawings/documents – Location & Block Plan 1b, Floor Plans 2 & Elevations 4a. Reason: To define the permission. |
| No building operations hereby permitted shall commence until details of the finish and colour(s) of any new external materials to be used on the dwelling hereby permitted have been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority Reason - To ensure that the new materials are in keeping with the surroundings and/or represent quality design in accordance with policy SWDP21 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan. |
| In the event that contamination is found at any time when carrying out the approved development that was not previously identified it must be reported immediately to the Local Planning Authority. The applicant is advised to immediately seek the advice of an independent geo-environmental consultant experienced in contaminated land risk assessment, including intrusive investigations and remediation. No further works should be undertaken in the areas of suspected contamination, other than that work required to be carried out as part of an approved remediation scheme, unless otherwise agreed by the Local Planning Authority, until requirements 1 to 4 below have been complied with: 1. Detailed site investigation and risk assessment must be undertaken by competent persons in accordance with the Environment Agency's 'Land Contamination: Risk Management' guidance and a written report of the findings produced. The risk assessment must be designed to assess the nature and extent of suspected contamination and approved by the Local Planning Authority prior to any further development taking place. 2. Where identified as necessary, a detailed remediation scheme to bring the site to a condition suitable for the intended use by removing unacceptable risks to identified receptors must be prepared and is subject to the approval of the Local Planning Authority in advance of undertaking. The remediation scheme must ensure that the site will not qualify as Contaminated Land under Part 2A Environmental Protection Act 1990 in relation to the intended use of the land after remediation. 3. The approved remediation scheme must be carried out in accordance with its terms prior to the re-commencement of any site works in the areas of suspected contamination, other than that work required to carry out remediation, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. 4. Following completion of measures identified in the approved remediation scheme a verification report that demonstrates the effectiveness of the remediation carried out must be produced and is subject to the approval of the Local Planning Authority prior to the occupation of any buildings on site. Reason: To ensure that the risks from land contamination to the future users of the land and neighbouring land are minimised, together with those to controlled waters, property, and ecosystems, and to ensure that the development can be carried out safely without unacceptable risks to workers, neighbours and other offsite receptors, in accordance with Policy SWDP 31 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan (2016) and the National Planning Policy Framework. |
| The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in strict accordance with the recommendations set out in the PRELIMINARY BAT ROOST APPRAISAL & GCN eDNA REPORT carried out by Breakwell Ecology dated 2nd April 2025 and submitted with this application. Reason: To ensure the development contributes to the conservation and enhancement of biodiversity within the site and the wider area in accordance with policy SWDP22 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan. |
| Details of the type and location of the chosen wildlife enhancement features shall be submitted to and approved in writing prior to the commencement of the development. The approved features shall be installed prior to the development hereby permitted first being occupied/used. Reason – To ensure that the proposed development contributes to the conservation and enhancement of biodiversity within the site and for the wider area in accordance with policy SWDP22 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan and to ensure compliance with the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended) and the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations (2017). |
| On completion of the works, the development shall be inspected by a qualified ecologist and a statement of conformity and a copy of any protected species licences and licence monitoring returns as appropriate shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority to confirm the mitigation and enhancement measures for biodiversity have been successfully implemented in accordance with the details approved under this condition. Reason – To ensure that the proposed development contributes to the conservation and enhancement of biodiversity within the site and for the wider area in accordance with policy SWDP22 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan and to ensure compliance with the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended) and the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations (2017). |
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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.
| No associated neighbours |
Consultee List
| Name | Organisation | Sent | Reply Due | Reply Received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cllr Dean Clarke | Hallow & Holt Ward | 25/07/2025 | 15/08/2025 | |
| Highways | County Highways | 25/07/2025 | 15/08/2025 | |
| MHDC Natural Heritage & Biodiversity Officer | MHDC Natural Heritage & Biodiversity | 25/07/2025 | 15/08/2025 | |
| WRS - Contaminated Land and Nuisance | Worcestershire Regulatory Services | 25/07/2025 | 15/08/2025 |
Constraints List
| Constraints List |
| SWDP 5: Protect and Enhance |
| Outside SWDP Development Boundary |
| CIL009 - Non-Urban Area |
| Paper: Berrows Journal - Thursday |
| Water Supply. If Major Application consultation required with Severn Trent (Welsh Water if in Bockleton Parish) |
| SWDP 15: Designated Rural Areas |
| Local Wildlife Site within 100m: Ockeridge Wood |
| Ancient Woodland within 100m |
| No associated appeals |
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