| Application Number | M/25/01790/LB |
| Status | Application Approved |
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Valid20/11/2025 -
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Date26/01/2026 -
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| Summary | |
| Application Number | M/25/01790/LB |
| Location Address | St James Church Gloucester Road Welland |
| Proposal | Upgrade the electricity supply to the church to three-phase power to enable the installation of new infrared heaters. |
| Status | Approval |
| Application Type | Listed Building Consent |
| Appeal Decision | N/A |
| Important Dates | |
| Application Received Date | 11/11/2025 |
| Application Valid Date | 20/11/2025 |
| Consultation Start Date | 21/11/2025 |
| Site Visited / Site Notice Date | |
| Consultation End | 19/12/2025 |
| Advert Expiry | 19/12/2025 |
| Committee Date (if applicable) | |
| Committee Agenda | |
| Decision Date | 26/01/2026 |
| Further Information | |
| Expected Decision Level | Delegated |
| Case Officer | Joshua Evans |
| Parish | Welland CP |
| Ward | Castlemorton, Welland & Wells Ward |
| Applicant | Mr John Martin, Parochial Church Council of St James Welland |
| Agent | Mr John Martin, Parochial Church Council of St James Welland |
| Agent Address | Hazeldene Marlbank Road Welland Malvern WR13 6NE |
| Condition Details / Information Notes |
| The works to which this Listed Building Consent relates must be commenced before the expiration of three years beginning with the date of this consent. Reason: To conform with the requirements of Section 18 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) 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 – Site Plan, Undated (Validated: 11 November 2025); Block Plan (Scheme Progess Block plan) (Undated) ((Validated: 11 November 2025); Electrical Cabitnet, Model ENC10 (Undated) (Validated: 11 November 2025) ; Elevation Drawings, (Undated) (Validated: 11 November 2025)); Site where cable leaves the trench and enters the church at the chapel (Undated:) (Validated: 11 November 2025) Reason: To define the permission. |
| (A) No development shall take place until a programme of archaeological work, including a Written Scheme of Investigation, has been submitted to and approved by the local planning authority in writing. The scheme shall include an assessment of significance and research questions; and: 1) The programme and methodology of site investigation and recording. 2) The programme for post investigation assessment. 3) Provision to be made for analysis of the site investigation and recording. 4) Provision to be made for publication and dissemination of the analysis and records of the site investigation. 5) Provision to be made for archive deposition of the analysis and records of the site investigation. 6) 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 commenced until the site investigation has been completed in accordance with Part A of the condition. The development shall not be occupied until the post investigation assessment has been completed in accordance with the programme set out in the Written Scheme of Investigation approved under Part 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 paragraphs 207 and 218 of the National Planning Policy Framework (as amended) and SWDP 6 & 24 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan 2016. |
| 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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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Church Cottage Drake Street Welland MALVERN WR13 6LP | 21/11/2025 | |
| Mutlows Farm Drake Street Welland MALVERN WR13 6LP | 21/11/2025 | |
| Poplar Cottage Drake Street Welland MALVERN WR13 6LP | 21/11/2025 |
Consultee List
| Name | Organisation | Sent | Reply Due | Reply Received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aidan Smyth | MHDC Archaeology & Planning Advisor | 21/11/2025 | 12/12/2025 | |
| Cllr Christine Wild | Castlemorton, Welland & Wells Ward | 21/11/2025 | 12/12/2025 | |
| Cllr John Gallagher | Castlemorton, Welland & Wells Ward | 21/11/2025 | 12/12/2025 | |
| Consultation Service | Natural England | 21/11/2025 | 12/12/2025 | |
| Drainage Engineer | Engineers - S.W. Land Drainage Partnership | 21/11/2025 | 12/12/2025 | |
| MHDC Conservation Officer | MHDC Development Plans & Conservation | 21/11/2025 | 12/12/2025 | |
| MHDC Natural Heritage & Biodiversity Officer | MHDC Natural Heritage & Biodiversity | 21/11/2025 | 12/12/2025 | |
| MHDC Tree and Landscape Officer | MHDC Tree and Landscape Officer | 21/11/2025 | 12/12/2025 | |
| Mr David Sharp | Welland Parish Council | 21/11/2025 | 12/12/2025 | |
| Worcestershire Wildlife Trust | Worcestershire Wildlife Trust | 21/11/2025 | 12/12/2025 |
Constraints List
| Constraints List |
| Paper: Malvern Gazette - Friday |
| Neighbourhood Plan: Local Green Space - Welland. Adopted 09/04/2024 |
| Listed Buildings Affect Setting 25m Buffer - Grade II. H.E Ref: 1078233. Listed Building. Church of St James, B4208. LB/1078233 |
| CIL009 - Non-Urban Area |
| Neighbourhood Plan: NPA Boundaries - Welland. Adopted: 09/04/2024 |
| Surface Water: 1 in 100 extent. |
| Surface Water: 1 in 1000 extent |
| Interferometer Area. INFER/7022 - |
| Outside SWDP Development Boundary |
| TPO REF: TPO/M/540 (2014). ADDRESS: Land at (OS 7964 3986) Gloucester Road Welland |
| Listed Building 0m Buffer: Grade II. H.E Ref: 1078233. Listed Building. Church of St James, B4208. LB/1078233 |
| Water Supply. If Major Application consultation required with Water Supply Company |
| SWDP 15: Designated Rural Areas |
| SWDP 5: Protect and Enhance |
| Neighbourhood Plan: Amenity Green Space - Welland |
| Neighbourhood Plan: Development Boundaries - Welland Neighbourhood Plan |
| Surface Water: 1 in 30 extent. |
| Old Lowland Meadow area on or within 500m |
| Site of Special Scientific Interest within 500m |
| No associated appeals |
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