| Application Number | M/25/01433/HP |
| Status | Application Approved |
| Application Valid |
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| 15/09/2025 |
| Consultation End |
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| 22/10/2025 |
| Committee Meeting |
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| N/A |
| Decision |
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| Approval |
| Decision Date |
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| 07/11/2025 |
| Appeal Started |
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| N/A |
| Appeal Decision |
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| N/A |
| Summary | |
| Application Number | M/25/01433/HP |
| Location Address | Penrhyn Grange Lane Lower Broadheath WR2 6RW |
| Proposal | Conversion of garage to ancillary accommodation, to include removal of carport and proposed side and front extension. |
| Status | Approval |
| Application Type | Householder Planning |
| Appeal Decision | N/A |
| Important Dates | |
| Application Received Date | 10/09/2025 |
| Application Valid Date | 15/09/2025 |
| Consultation Start Date | 16/09/2025 |
| Site Visited / Site Notice Date | |
| Consultation End | 22/10/2025 |
| Advert Expiry | |
| Committee Date (if applicable) | |
| Committee Agenda | |
| Decision Date | 07/11/2025 |
| Further Information | |
| Expected Decision Level | Delegated |
| Case Officer | Matthew Webb |
| Parish | Lower Broadheath CP |
| Ward | Broadheath Ward |
| Applicant | Mr & Mrs N Withers |
| Agent | Mr M Teale, Nigel J Teale MRICS |
| Agent Address | Acorn Business Centre Office 10 Roberts End Hanley Swan WR8 0DN |
| Condition Details / Information Notes |
| The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission. Reason: To conform with the requirements of Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004. |
| 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 and Block Plans – Dwg No. 4699BP-01 Proposed Floorplan and Elevations – Dwg No. 4699B-01 Reason: To define the permission. |
| Prior to the first use/occupation of the development hereby permitted, the details set out in the submitted Water Management Statement shall be fully implemented and remain thereafter. Reason: To ensure that an appropriate sustainable drainage system is provided to serve the development in accordance with policy SWDP29 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan 2016. |
| Prior to the first use / occupation of the development hereby approved, a bat box shall be installed within the land ownership of the site (e.g. Ibstock enclosed bat box, Habibat bat box, Schwegler Wall-mounted Bat Shelter 2FE, Schwegler 2F Bat Box). The box should be installed at least 4m above ground-level, facing south (or southwest/southeast), and not placed above windows. 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. |
| The development hereby approved shall only be used as ancillary accommodation incidental to the dwellinghouse known as Penrhyn, and shall not be used for any non-incidental trade, business or commercial enterprise whatsoever or as a separate independent dwelling. No separate curtilage or access shall be created without planning consent. Reason: To define the permission and to ensure the use of the building remains ancillary to the main house in accordance with policy SWDP2 and SWDP21 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan. |
| Buildings, and particularly roofs and the spaces underneath them, are frequently used as roosting sites by bats. Bats and their 'roost' sites are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended) and the Conservation of Habitats & Species Regulations 2017 (as amended), the latter of which deems them a European Protected Species. It is a criminal offence to damage or destroy a roost (even if bats are not occupying the roost at the time), to deliberately kill or injure a bat, disturb a bat in its roost, or intentionally or recklessly obstruct access to a bat roost. Planning consent for a development does not provide a defence against prosecution under these acts. Any removal of roof and wall coverings including roof tiles, slates, hanging tiles, timber cladding, timber window frames, soffit boxes and barge and facia boards shall be carried out carefully by hand. If bats or any sign of bats such as an accumulation of droppings are encountered at any stage of work, work must cease immediately and advice sought from an appropriately licenced bat ecologist on how to proceed lawfully. All contractors working on site should be made aware of the advice and provided with the contact details of a relevant ecological consultant. |
| Positive and Proactive Statement. No problems have arisen in dealing with this application. The planning application sought an acceptable form of development consistent with the requirements of relevant policies and material considerations. No amendments or alterations were therefore required and no further positive or proactive action was deemed necessary. |
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| Address | Sent | Reply Received |
|---|---|---|
| White Cottage Grange Lane Lower Broadheath WORCESTER WR2 6RW | 17/10/2025 | |
| Briarlea Bell Lane Lower Broadheath WORCESTER WR2 6RP | 16/09/2025 | |
| Rosemont Grange Lane Lower Broadheath WORCESTER WR2 6RW | 16/09/2025 |
| Name | Organisation | Sent | Reply Due | Reply Received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cllr Daniel Walton | Broadheath Ward | 16/09/2025 | 07/10/2025 | |
| Drainage Engineer | Engineers - S.W. Land Drainage Partnership | 16/09/2025 | 07/10/2025 | 24/09/2025 |
| Highways | County Highways | 16/09/2025 | 07/10/2025 | 16/09/2025 |
| MHDC Natural Heritage & Biodiversity Officer | MHDC Natural Heritage & Biodiversity | 16/09/2025 | 07/10/2025 | |
| Mr M J Davis | Lower Broadheath Parish Council | 16/09/2025 | 07/10/2025 |
| Constraints List |
| Paper: Berrows Journal - Thursday |
| SWDP 15: Designated Rural Areas |
| CIL009 - Non-Urban Area |
| Outside SWDP Development Boundary |
| SWDP 5: Protect and Enhance |
| s106: Land at Penrhyn, Grange Lane, Lower Broadheath Ref No: S106-418 |
| Heritage: Manorial Heritage |
| Water Supply. If Major Application consultation required with Water Supply Company |
| Public Right of Way: Type- Footpath. Path No- BH-515 B |
| Old Lowland Meadow area on or within 500m |
| National Trust Consult: Elgar |
| No associated appeals |