Application Number M/25/01752/HP
Status Application Approved

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  • Application
    Valid
    19/01/2026
  • Consultation
    End
    18/02/2026
  • Committee
    Meeting
    N/A
  • Decision

    Approval
  • Decision
    Date
    06/03/2026
  • Appeal
    Started
    N/A
  • Appeal
    Decision
    N/A
Summary
Application Number M/25/01752/HP
Location Address Grove House Bransford Worcester WR6 5JN
Proposal Alterations to front elevation including new entrance canopy and changes to facade finishes
Status Approval
Application Type Householder Planning
Appeal Decision N/A

Important Dates
Application Received Date 06/11/2025
Application Valid Date 19/01/2026
Consultation Start Date 20/01/2026
Site Visited / Site Notice Date
Consultation End 18/02/2026
Advert Expiry
Committee Date (if applicable)
Committee Agenda
Decision Date 06/03/2026

Further Information
Expected Decision Level Delegated
Case Officer Matthew Webb
Parish Bransford CP
Ward Alfrick, Leigh & Rushwick Ward
Applicant Mr Austin Davies
Agent Mr Paul Farley
Agent Address 6 Lobelia Close Worcester WR5 3RR

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 Plan, Proposed Block / Site Plan – Dwg No. GH/10B Proposed Ground Floor – Dwg No. GH/06A Proposed First Floor & Roof Plans – Dwg No. GH/07A Proposed Elevations – Dwg No. GH/08A Proposed Elevation – Dwg No. GH/09A 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.
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 06/11/2025 Applicationformredacted (284kb) -
01. Application Form 10/11/2025 Amendment to Trees/Hedges question (485kb) -
01. Application Form 20/01/2026 Initial Consultee List 25.01752 (283kb) -
02. Supporting Information 06/11/2025 Water Mangement Statement (31kb) -
02. Supporting Information 15/01/2026 Preliminary Roost Assessment.pdf (1237kb) -
Application Plans
04. Site / Location Plan 06/11/2025 Location & Existing Block Plan (1128kb) GH05 -
04. Site / Location Plan 15/01/2026 Location & Proposed Block Plan (1195kb) GH10B -
05. Existing Plans 06/11/2025 Existing Ground Floor Plan (1233kb) GH01 -
05. Existing Plans 06/11/2025 Existing First Floor & Roof Plans (1089kb) GH02 -
05. Existing Plans 06/11/2025 Existing Elevations 1 of 2 (1543kb) GH03 -
05. Existing Plans 06/11/2025 Existing Elevations 2 of 2 (1241kb) GH04 -
06. Proposed Plans 15/01/2026 Proposed Ground Floor Plan (1281kb) GH06A -
06. Proposed Plans 15/01/2026 Proposed First Floor & Roof Plan (1300kb) GH07A -
06. Proposed Plans 15/01/2026 Proposed Elevations 1 of 2 (1873kb) GH08A -
06. Proposed Plans 15/01/2026 Proposed Elevations 2 of 2 (1401kb) GH09A -
Statutory Consultee Response
09. Response - Statutory Consultee 23/01/2026 Worcester Regulatory Services Contaminated Land - Worcestershire Regulatory Services (73kb) -
09. Response - Statutory Consultee 28/01/2026 Anna Briggs - Leigh and Bransford Parish Council (72kb) -
09. Response - Statutory Consultee 30/01/2026 Drainage Engineer - Engineers - S.W. Land Drainage Partnership (77kb) -
09. Response - Statutory Consultee 24/02/2026 MHDC Tree and Landscape Officer - MHDC Tree and Landscape Officer (74kb) -
Decision
11. Decision Information 06/03/2026 Delegated Report (173kb) -
12. Decision Notice 06/03/2026 Decision Notice (178kb) -

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
Grove Cottage Bransford WORCESTER WR6 5JN 20/01/2026

Consultee List


Name Organisation Sent Reply Due Reply Received
Defence Estates Safeguarding 20/01/2026 10/02/2026
Aidan Smyth MHDC Archaeology & Planning Advisor 20/01/2026 10/02/2026
Anna Briggs Leigh and Bransford Parish Council 20/01/2026 10/02/2026 28/01/2026
Cllr Chris McSweeny Alfrick, Leigh & Rushwick Ward 20/01/2026 10/02/2026
Cllr Sarah Rouse Alfrick, Leigh & Rushwick Ward 20/01/2026 10/02/2026
Drainage Engineer Engineers - S.W. Land Drainage Partnership 20/01/2026 10/02/2026 30/01/2026
Jonathan Brierley The Open Spaces Society 20/01/2026 10/02/2026
MHDC Natural Heritage & Biodiversity Officer MHDC Natural Heritage & Biodiversity 20/01/2026 10/02/2026
MHDC Tree and Landscape Officer MHDC Tree and Landscape Officer 20/01/2026 10/02/2026 24/02/2026
Ramblers Association (Worcestershire Area) Ramblers Association (Worcestershire Area) 20/01/2026 10/02/2026
Worcester Regulatory Services Contaminated Land Worcestershire Regulatory Services 20/01/2026 10/02/2026 23/01/2026
Worcestershire County Council (Footpaths) WCC - Footpaths 20/01/2026 10/02/2026
Worcestershire Wildlife Trust Worcestershire Wildlife Trust 20/01/2026 10/02/2026

Constraints List


Constraints List
Contaminated Land
Neighbourhood Plan: NPA Boundaries - Leigh and Bransford
Policy Case HLA - MIG/04/00305/HOU. Bridge Bungalow, Bransford, Worcester. Replacement bungalow and demolition and replacement of existing garage/storage building (variation to consent 03/01268/FUL). Open Market. Small windfall (HLA only)
SWDP 22: Sites Of Regional Or Local Wildlife Importance
Paper: Berrows Journal - Thursday
Outside SWDP Development Boundary
SWDP 5: Protect and Enhance
SWDP 15: Designated Rural Areas
CIL009 - Non-Urban Area
Surface Water: 1 in 1000 extent
Interferometer Area. INFER/7022 -
Local Wildlife Site within 100m: Leigh Disused Railway
Flood Zone 2. If Application is a Major (PS2 1-6) consultation required with L.L.F.A and Water Supply Company
Flood Zone 3. If Application is a Major (PS2 1-6) consultation required with L.L.F.A and Water Supply Company
Water Supply. If Major Application consultation required with Water Supply Company
Surface Water: 1 in 100 extent.
Public Right of Way: Type- Footpath. Path No- BF-508 C
Public Right of Way: Type- Footpath. Path No- BF-507 B
Public Right of Way: Type- Footpath. Path No- PW-750 B
Public Right of Way: Type- Footpath. Path No- BF-509 C
Surface Water: 1 in 30 extent.
Site of Special Scientific Interest within 500m
No associated appeals