Application Number M/25/01669/HP
Status Application Approved

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  • Application
    Valid
    02/02/2026
  • Consultation
    End
    01/04/2026
  • Committee
    Meeting
    N/A
  • Decision

    Approval
  • Decision
    Date
    02/04/2026
  • Appeal
    Started
    N/A
  • Appeal
    Decision
    N/A
Summary
Application Number M/25/01669/HP
Location Address The Willows Rye Street Birtsmorton Malvern WR13 6AS
Proposal Single storey rear extension, demolition of outbuilding and single storey side extension
Status Approval
Application Type Householder Planning
Appeal Decision N/A

Important Dates
Application Received Date 17/10/2025
Application Valid Date 02/02/2026
Consultation Start Date 05/02/2026
Site Visited / Site Notice Date
Consultation End 01/04/2026
Advert Expiry
Committee Date (if applicable)
Committee Agenda
Decision Date 02/04/2026

Further Information
Expected Decision Level Delegated
Case Officer Benjamin Sparrey
Parish Birtsmorton CP
Ward Longdon Ward
Applicant Mr Michael Bradbury
Agent Mr Matt Lewis, Kree8
Agent Address The Glen, Grittlesend, Cradley, WR13 5NR

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 01 Location/Proposed Block Plan 03 Proposed Plans 05 Proposed Elevations 06 Section 1 Reason: To define the permission in accordance with policies SWDPR01 and SWDPR03 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review 2026 and the National Planning Policy Framework.
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 SWDPR39 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review 2026.
Prior to the first use / occupation of the development hereby approved, either a bat box (e.g. Ibstock enclosed bat box, Habibat bat box, Schwegler Wall-mounted Bat Shelter 2FE, Schwegler 2F Bat Box) and/or a bird box ( e.g. sparrow terrace, Schwegler 1b, vivaro pro Seville, vivaro pro Barcelona) shall be installed within the land ownership of the site. There should be clear flight path to the box without any clutter directly in front of the entrance. Bat boxes should be installed at least 4m above ground-level, facing south (or southwest/southeast), and not placed above windows. Nest boxes for tits, sparrows or starlings should be fixed two to four metres up a tree or a wall. Open-fronted boxes for robins and wrens need to be low down, below 2m, well hidden in vegetation. Bird boxes should face between north and east to avoid strong sunlight. Reason: To ensure the development contributes to the conservation and enhancement of biodiversity within the site and the wider area in accordance with policy SWDPR29 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review 2026.
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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 Document Type Date Description File Size Drawing/Rev Number
Application Documents
01. Application Form 17/10/2025 Application Form (864kb) -
02. Supporting Information 17/10/2025 Water Management Statement (89kb) -
02. Supporting Information 02/02/2026 Bat Report (1635kb) -
03. Photo 17/10/2025 The Willows Images (18902kb) -
Application Plans
04. Site / Location Plan 16/03/2026 Proposed Block Plan & Location Plan (130kb) 01 - -
04a. Block Plan Existing Block Plan (127kb) 00 -
05. Existing Plans 30/10/2025 Existing Ground Floor Plan (325kb) 02 -
05. Existing Plans 30/10/2025 Existing Elevations (303kb) 04 -
06. Proposed Plans 16/03/2026 Proposed Ground Floor Plan (167kb) 03 - -
06. Proposed Plans 16/03/2026 Proposed Elevations (250kb) 05 - -
06a. Plans-Other 16/03/2026 Section Plan (228kb) 06 - -
Statutory Consultee Response
09. Response - Statutory Consultee 10/02/2026 Drainage Engineer - Engineers - S.W. Land Drainage Partnership (77kb) -
09. Response - Statutory Consultee 24/02/2026 Mrs Christina Leake - Birtsmorton Parish Council (74kb) -
09. Response - Statutory Consultee 25/03/2026 MHDC Tree and Landscape Officer - MHDC Tree and Landscape Officer (75kb) -
Decision
11. Decision Information 02/04/2026 Delegated Report (187kb) -
12. Decision Notice 02/04/2026 Decision Notice (175kb) -

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.


Address Sent Reply Received
The Merries Rye Street Birtsmorton MALVERN WR13 6AS 05/02/2026

Consultee List


Name Organisation Sent Reply Due Reply Received
Cllr Jennie Watkins Longdon Ward 05/02/2026 26/02/2026
Consultation Service Natural England 05/02/2026 26/02/2026
Drainage Engineer Engineers - S.W. Land Drainage Partnership 05/02/2026 26/02/2026 10/02/2026
MHDC Natural Heritage & Biodiversity Officer MHDC Natural Heritage & Biodiversity 05/02/2026 26/02/2026
MHDC Tree and Landscape Officer MHDC Tree and Landscape Officer 05/02/2026 26/02/2026
Mrs Christina Leake Birtsmorton Parish Council 05/02/2026 26/02/2026 24/02/2026
Worcestershire Wildlife Trust Worcestershire Wildlife Trust 05/02/2026 26/02/2026
Cllr Jennie Watkins Longdon Ward 18/03/2026 01/04/2026
Consultation Service Natural England 18/03/2026 01/04/2026
Drainage Engineer Engineers - S.W. Land Drainage Partnership 18/03/2026 01/04/2026
MHDC Natural Heritage & Biodiversity Officer MHDC Natural Heritage & Biodiversity 18/03/2026 01/04/2026
MHDC Tree and Landscape Officer MHDC Tree and Landscape Officer 18/03/2026 01/04/2026 25/03/2026
Mrs Christina Leake Birtsmorton Parish Council 18/03/2026 01/04/2026
Worcestershire Wildlife Trust Worcestershire Wildlife Trust 18/03/2026 01/04/2026

Constraints List


Constraints List
CIL009 - Non-Urban Area
Surface Water: 1 in 30 extent.
Surface Water: 1 in 100 extent.
Surface Water: 1 in 1000 extent
Outside SWDP Development Boundary
Site of Special Scientific Interest within 500m
Old Lowland Meadow area on or within 500m
Water Supply. If Major Application consultation required with Water Supply Company
SWDP 15: Designated Rural Areas
SWDP 5: Protect and Enhance
SWDP 22: Site of Special Scientific Interest
Paper: Malvern Gazette - Friday
No associated appeals