Application Number M/25/01469/GPDQ
Status Application Approved

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  • Application
    Valid
    16/09/2025
  • Consultation
    End
    16/10/2025
  • Committee
    Meeting
    N/A
  • Decision

    Approval
  • Decision
    Date
    10/11/2025
  • Appeal
    Started
    N/A
  • Appeal
    Decision
    N/A
Summary
Application Number M/25/01469/GPDQ
Location Address Little Buryend Town Farm Poplar Road Wichenford Worcester WR6 6YF
Proposal Notification for Prior Approval for the proposed change of use of an agricultural building to a dwellinghouse and associated operational development
Status Approval
Application Type GPDQ - agricultural to C3 dwellinghouse
Appeal Decision N/A

Important Dates
Application Received Date 16/09/2025
Application Valid Date 16/09/2025
Consultation Start Date 23/09/2025
Site Visited / Site Notice Date
Consultation End 16/10/2025
Advert Expiry
Committee Date (if applicable)
Committee Agenda
Decision Date 10/11/2025

Further Information
Expected Decision Level Delegated
Case Officer Jack Hanly
Parish Wichenford CP
Ward Martley Ward
Applicant Mr Ian Sparey, The Rural Planning Co
Agent The Rural Planning Company, The Rural Planning Co
Agent Address The Farm Office Millridge Farm Parsons Lane Hartlebury DY11 7YQ

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 – - J1008995-01 - J1008995-11 - J1008995-12- Revision C Reason: To define the permission.
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 Chapter 15 of the National Planning Policy Framework.
No building operations hereby permitted shall commence until details of the materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the dwelling hereby approved, have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details. Reason: In order to ensure that the new materials are in keeping with the surrounding area and represent quality design in accordance with Policy SWDP 21 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan (2016), the South Worcestershire Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document (2018) and the National Planning Policy Framework.
No building operations hereby permitted shall commence until details of the type and location of the chosen bat box, swallow nesting cup, two open-fronted bird boxes and other nesting features have been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. Reason: To ensure that the proposed development contributes to the conservation and enhancement of biodiversity within the site and for the wider area, and to minimise impacts on protected species in accordance with Policy SWDP 22 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan (2016) and paragraphs 187 and 193 of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and to ensure compliance with the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended) and the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017.
Prior to the commencement of the development hereby permitted, a Lighting Design Strategy for Biodiversity shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The strategy shall be based on Guidance Note 08/23. Bats and Artificial Lighting at Night by the Bat Conservation Trust and ILP and shall: - Identify those areas/features on site that are particularly sensitive for nocturnal wildlife and that are likely to cause disturbance in or around their breeding sites and resting places or along important routes used to access key areas of their territory, for example, for foraging; and - Show how and where external lighting will be installed and impacts of internal light spill (through the provision of appropriate lighting contour plans and technical specifications) so that it can be clearly demonstrated that areas to be lit will not disturb or prevent nocturnal animals from using their territory or having access to their breeding sites and resting places. This will include the provision of dark corridor conditions for retained trees, hedgerows and other commuting routes. All lighting shall be installed in accordance with the specifications and locations set out in the strategy and these shall be maintained thereafter in accordance with the strategy. Under no circumstances should any other external lighting be installed. Reason: To ensure that the proposed development contributes to the conservation and enhancement of biodiversity within the site and for the wider area, and to minimise impacts on protected species in accordance with Policy SWDP 22 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan (2016) and paragraphs 187 and 193 of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and to ensure compliance with the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended) and the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017.
(A) No development shall take place until a programme of archaeological work, including a Written Scheme of Investigation, has been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The scheme shall include an assessment of significance and research questions; and: - The programme and methodology of site investigation and recording - The programme for post investigation assessment - Provision to be made for analysis of the site investigation and recording - Provision to be made for publication and dissemination of the analysis and records of the site investigation - Provision to be made for archive deposition of the analysis and records of the site investigation - Nomination of a competent person or persons/organisation to undertake the works set out within the Written Scheme of Investigation (B) The development shall not be occupied until the site investigation and post investigation assessment has been completed in accordance with the programme set out in the Written Scheme of Investigation approved under condition (A) and the provision made for analysis, publication and dissemination of results and archive deposition has been secured. Reason: In accordance with the requirements of Policies SWDP 6 and SWDP 24 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan (2016) and paragraphs 207 and 218 of the National Planning Policy Framework (as amended).
A fee is chargeable for the provision of archaeological curatorial services. The service includes advice and liaison throughout the archaeological works, including the provision of a brief (if requested), checking the Written Scheme of Investigation for compliance with local and national standards, monitoring fieldwork and ensuring any archaeological reports generated by the project are acceptable. The Archaeology and Planning Advisor will be happy to offer advice on all stages of the proceedings. Additional site visits will be chargeable at £60 per visit if required if it is considered that breaches of condition have taken place or when other situations arise that require a visit additional to the usual service.

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Decision

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.


No associated neighbours

Consultee List


Name Organisation Sent Reply Due Reply Received
Cllr B J Williams Martley 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 19/09/2025
MHDC Natural Heritage & Biodiversity Officer MHDC Natural Heritage & Biodiversity 16/09/2025 07/10/2025 05/11/2025
Worcestershire Regulatory Services - Nuisance Worcestershire Regulatory Services 16/09/2025 07/10/2025 17/09/2025
Worcester Regulatory Services Contaminated Land Worcestershire Regulatory Services 23/09/2025 14/10/2025 24/09/2025
Worcestershire Regulatory Services - Air Quality Worcestershire Regulatory Services 23/09/2025 14/10/2025 03/10/2025

Constraints List


Constraints List
CIL009 - Non-Urban Area
Outside SWDP Development Boundary
Water Supply. If Major Application consultation required with Water Supply Company
SWDP 15: Designated Rural Areas
SWDP 5: Protect and Enhance
Paper: Berrows Journal - Thursday
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