| Application Number | M/25/01619/LB |
| Status | Application Refused |
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Valid17/12/2025 -
Consultation
End05/02/2026 -
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MeetingN/A -
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Date05/02/2026 -
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| Summary | |
| Application Number | M/25/01619/LB |
| Location Address | The Stables Hill Court Farm Frogmarsh Corse Lawn Gloucester GL19 4PW |
| Proposal | Solar panels to west facing roof slope |
| Status | Refusal |
| Application Type | Listed Building Consent |
| Appeal Decision | N/A |
| Important Dates | |
| Application Received Date | 09/10/2025 |
| Application Valid Date | 17/12/2025 |
| Consultation Start Date | 18/12/2025 |
| Site Visited / Site Notice Date | |
| Consultation End | 05/02/2026 |
| Advert Expiry | 23/01/2026 |
| Committee Date (if applicable) | |
| Committee Agenda | |
| Decision Date | 05/02/2026 |
| Further Information | |
| Expected Decision Level | Delegated |
| Case Officer | Benjamin Sparrey |
| Parish | Eldersfield CP |
| Ward | Longdon Ward |
| Applicant | Mr Warren Martin |
| Agent | Mr Warren Martin |
| Agent Address | The Stables Hillcourt Farm Frogsmarsh Eldersfield Gloucester GL19 4PW |
| Condition Details / Information Notes |
| As a consequence of their modern, utilitarian appearance, the proposed solar panels would appear as an alien and incongruous addition to the roof of a curtilage listed building, failing to respect its traditional form and character as a formerly converted agricultural barn. By virtue of their visibility within the wider locality and surrounding slopes, the development would appear visually intrusive when viewed from the public realm and would not integrate sympathetically with the existing dwelling or its wider setting. The proposal is therefore considered to result in less than substantial harm, and be contrary to policies SWDP 6, SWDP21 and SWDP24 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan, as well as policies contained within section 16 of the Framework. Whilst the proposals would provide a small contribution to renewable energy generation and result in modest economic benefits, the solar panels would ultimately serve a private domestic residence, and the wider public benefits are limited. As such, the harm identified in relation to both the character of the host dwelling and the impact on the landscape setting is not outweighed by any public benefits arising from the development. |
| Drawing no/s: ST-HCF-S-002 AS EXISTING AND PROPOSED BLOCK PLAN SITE LOCATION PLAN ST-HCF-S-002 AS PROPOSED PLANS AND ELEVATIONS ST-HCF-S-004 AS EXISTING AND PROPOSED ROOF PLANS |
| 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. |
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Hill Court Farm Frogmarsh Corse Lawn GLOUCESTER GL19 4PW | 18/12/2025 | |
| Hill Court Farm Frogmarsh Corse Lawn GLOUCESTER GL19 4PW | 18/12/2025 | |
| The Granary Hill Court Farm Frogmarsh Corse Lawn GLOUCESTER GL19 4PW | 18/12/2025 | |
| Willow Barn Hill Court Farm Frogmarsh Corse Lawn GLOUCESTER GL19 4PW | 18/12/2025 |
Consultee List
| Name | Organisation | Sent | Reply Due | Reply Received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cllr Jennie Watkins | Longdon Ward | 18/12/2025 | 08/01/2026 | |
| Drainage Engineer | Engineers - S.W. Land Drainage Partnership | 18/12/2025 | 08/01/2026 | |
| MHDC Heritage Officer | MHDC Heritage Officer | 18/12/2025 | 08/01/2026 | |
| Mr J L Gabbott | Eldersfield Parish Council | 18/12/2025 | 08/01/2026 |
Constraints List
| Constraints List |
| SWDP 5: Protect and Enhance |
| Paper: Malvern Gazette - Friday |
| CIL009 - Non-Urban Area |
| Listed Buildings Affect Setting 25m Buffer - Grade II. H.E Ref: 1098832. Listed Building. Willow Barn, Hill Court Barn, Frogmarsh, Corse Lawn, GL19 4PW (Formerly listed as Barn approximately 3 metres south-west of Hill Court Farmhouse). LB/1098832 |
| SWDP 15: Designated Rural Areas |
| Water Supply. If Major Application consultation required with Water Supply Company |
| Listed Buildings Affect Setting 25m Buffer - Grade II. H.E Ref: 1157029. Curtilage Listed. Hill Court Farmhouse. CL/1157029 |
| Surface Water: 1 in 1000 extent |
| Enforcement Notice Issued Ref: ENF/19/0136 Property: The Stables, Hill Court Farm, Frogmarsh, Corse Lawn, Gloucester, GL19 4PW |
| Outside SWDP Development Boundary |
| Public Right of Way: Type- Footpath. Path No- EF-611 C |
| Listed Building 0m Buffer: Grade II. H.E Ref: 1157029. Curtilage Listed. Hill Court Farmhouse. CL/1157029 |
| Public Right of Way: Type- Footpath. Path No- EF-566 C |
| Public Right of Way: Type- Footpath. Path No- EF-567 C |
| Surface Water: 1 in 30 extent. |
| Surface Water: 1 in 100 extent. |
| Listed Buildings Affect Setting 25m Buffer - Grade II. H.E Ref: 1157029. Listed Building. Hill Court Farmhouse. LB/1157029 |
| No associated appeals |
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