| Application Number | M/25/01503/FUL |
| Status | Application Refused |
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Valid02/10/2025 -
Consultation
End24/12/2025 -
Committee
MeetingN/A -
Decision Refusal -
Decision
Date27/03/2026 -
Appeal
Started28/04/2026 -
Appeal
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| Summary | |
| Application Number | M/25/01503/FUL |
| Location Address | Coppice Barn Stockton Worcester WR6 6XG |
| Proposal | Proposed change of use of work element of live/work unit to create additional living accommodation. |
| Status | Refusal |
| Application Type | Full planning permission |
| Appeal Decision | N/A |
| Important Dates | |
| Application Received Date | 19/09/2025 |
| Application Valid Date | 02/10/2025 |
| Consultation Start Date | 02/10/2025 |
| Site Visited / Site Notice Date | |
| Consultation End | 24/12/2025 |
| Advert Expiry | 30/10/2025 |
| Committee Date (if applicable) | |
| Committee Agenda | |
| Decision Date | 27/03/2026 |
| Further Information | |
| Expected Decision Level | Delegated |
| Case Officer | Anna Priestley-Clarke |
| Parish | Pensax CP |
| Ward | Lindridge Ward |
| Applicant | Mr & Mrs J Stanhope |
| Agent | Mr Simon Rowles, Greenaway Planning Limited |
| Agent Address | PO Box 937 Worcester WR4 4GS |
| Condition Details / Information Notes |
| The application site is outside of any defined development boundary and the proposed dwelling does not fall within any of the exceptionally permitted forms of residential development in the open countryside contrary to Policy SWDPR 03 and also contrary to the National Planning Policy Framework. The proposed dwelling is therefore unacceptable in principle and contrary to the development plan. The proposed development is also contrary to Policies SWDPR 01 and SWDPR 06 due to its isolated nature resulting in occupants of the dwelling being wholly reliant on private motor vehicles to meet their day to day needs. The proposal would also result in the loss of a rural employment use having a negative impact on the local rural economy, and no justification in the form of a suitable marking exercise has been provided with the application submission. The loss of the employment use is therefore contrary to Policy SWDPR 15 as well as guidance within the NPPF. The proposed change of use of the work element of the live/work unit to create additional living accomodation is unacceptable in principle, contrary to Policies SWDPR 01, SWDPR 03, SWDPR 06 and SWDPR 15 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review and the NPPF. |
| A section 106 legal agreement has not been completed to secure the provision of the necessary affordable housing contribution. As such the proposal is contrary to policy SWDPR 19 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review which seeks on sites of less than five dwellings to secure a financial contribution towards local affordable housing provision based on the cost of providing the equivalent in value to 20% of the units as affordable housing. It is also contrary to guidance in paragraph 63 of the National Planning Policy Framework. |
| The decision to refuse planning permission has been taken having regard to Drawing no/s: - 25-20159-PL3 Location Plan - 25-20159-PL4A Site and Block Plan - 25-20159-PL1A Ground Floor and First Floor Plans as Proposed - 25-20159-PL2 Elevations as Proposed |
| Positive and Proactive Statement. In dealing with this application, the Council has worked with the applicant in the following ways: - providing pre-application advice; - seeking further information following receipt of the application; - considering the imposition of conditions and or the completion of a s.106 legal agreement In such ways the Council has demonstrated a positive and proactive manner in seeking solutions to problems arising in relation to the planning application. This is in accordance with paragraph 39 of the NPPF. Despite these efforts, the Council still consider that planning permission should be refused for the reasons set out above. |
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Foxtwist Barn Stockton WORCESTER WR6 6XG | 02/10/2025 | |
| Hazelhurst Farm Stockton WORCESTER WR6 6XG | 02/10/2025 | |
| Oak Barn Stockton WORCESTER WR6 6XG | 02/10/2025 | |
| Woodcote Barn Stockton WORCESTER WR6 6XG | 02/10/2025 | |
| Woodhouse Farm Stockton WORCESTER WR6 6XG | 02/10/2025 |
Consultee List
| Name | Organisation | Sent | Reply Due | Reply Received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defence Estates Safeguarding | 02/10/2025 | 23/10/2025 | ||
| Mining Remediation Authority | 02/10/2025 | 23/10/2025 | ||
| Carole Hirst | Pensax Parish Council | 02/10/2025 | 23/10/2025 | |
| Cllr Douglas Godwin | Lindridge Ward | 02/10/2025 | 23/10/2025 | |
| Consultation Service | Natural England | 02/10/2025 | 23/10/2025 | |
| Drainage Engineer | Engineers - S.W. Land Drainage Partnership | 02/10/2025 | 23/10/2025 | |
| Highways | County Highways | 02/10/2025 | 23/10/2025 | |
| Housing Team - MHDC | Housing - MHDC | 02/10/2025 | 23/10/2025 | |
| Jonathan Brierley | The Open Spaces Society | 02/10/2025 | 23/10/2025 | |
| MHDC Economic Development | MHDC Economic Development | 02/10/2025 | 23/10/2025 | |
| MHDC Natural Heritage & Biodiversity Officer | MHDC Natural Heritage & Biodiversity | 02/10/2025 | 23/10/2025 | |
| MHDC Tree and Landscape Officer | MHDC Tree and Landscape Officer | 02/10/2025 | 23/10/2025 | |
| Policy Plans - General | Policy Plans - General | 02/10/2025 | 23/10/2025 | |
| Ramblers Association (Worcestershire Area) | Ramblers Association (Worcestershire Area) | 02/10/2025 | 23/10/2025 | |
| Worcestershire & Herefordshire LMC Ltd | Local Medical Committee | 02/10/2025 | 23/10/2025 | |
| Worcestershire County Council (Footpaths) | WCC - Footpaths | 02/10/2025 | 23/10/2025 | |
| Worcestershire Wildlife Trust | Worcestershire Wildlife Trust | 02/10/2025 | 23/10/2025 |
Constraints List
| Constraints List |
| CIL009 - Non-Urban Area |
| Area of Special Control of Advertisements |
| Surface Water: 1 in 30 extent. |
| Surface Water: 1 in 100 extent. |
| Surface Water: 1 in 1000 extent |
| Interferometer Area. Clee Hill - Consultation required for any building structure or works exceeding 45.7m in height above ground level |
| Outside SWDP Development Boundary |
| Public Right of Way: Type- Footpath. Path No- PX-584 C |
| Local Wildlife Site within 100m: Ridding Coppice & Hall Wood |
| Coal Referral Area within 10m |
| Policy Case HLA - MIG/03/01622/HOU. Woodhouse Farm, Stockton, Worcester, WR6 6XG. Conversion of existing barn and building to a single dwelling.. Open Market. Small windfall (HLA only) |
| Policy Case HLA - MIG/14/01674/HOU. Hazelhurst Farm, Stockton, Worcester, WR6 6XG. Conversion of part of existing barn to residential accommodation and two self catering holiday units. Open Market. Small windfall (HLA only) |
| Policy Case HLA - MIG/11/01399/HOU. Woodhouse Farm, Stockton, Worcester, WR6 6XG. Proposed conversion of existing storage barn into two live/work units. Open Market. Small windfall (HLA only) |
| SWDP 15: Designated Rural Areas |
| SWDP 5: Protect and Enhance |
| SWDP 32: Minerals - Development High Risk Area |
| SWDP 22: Sites Of Regional Or Local Wildlife Importance |
| Paper: Tenbury Advertiser - Thursday |
| Appeals Information | |
| Number | M/25/01503/FUL |
| PINS Appeal Ref | 6008601 |
| Method | Written Representations Procedure |
| Start date | 28/04/2026 |
| LPA Final Comments Due | 18/06/2026 |
| Interested Party Comments Due | 04/06/2026 |
| Inquiry Date | |
| Venue | |
| Decision | |
| Issue Date | |
https://acp.planninginspectorate.gov.uk/ViewCase.aspx?caseid=6008601
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