| Application Number | M/25/02008/FUL |
| Status | Application Approved |
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Application
Valid17/12/2025 -
Consultation
End03/02/2026 -
Committee
MeetingN/A -
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Decision
Date10/02/2026 -
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Appeal
DecisionN/A
| Summary | |
| Application Number | M/25/02008/FUL |
| Location Address | St Peters Church Cowleigh Bank Malvern |
| Proposal | Installation of two air-to-air heat pump outdoor units to west elevation, and associated works, to replace gas-fired heating system |
| Status | Approval |
| Application Type | Full planning permission |
| Appeal Decision | N/A |
| Important Dates | |
| Application Received Date | 16/12/2025 |
| Application Valid Date | 17/12/2025 |
| Consultation Start Date | 19/12/2025 |
| Site Visited / Site Notice Date | |
| Consultation End | 03/02/2026 |
| Advert Expiry | 23/01/2026 |
| Committee Date (if applicable) | |
| Committee Agenda | |
| Decision Date | 10/02/2026 |
| Further Information | |
| Expected Decision Level | Delegated |
| Case Officer | Marcel Grater |
| Parish | Malvern CP |
| Ward | West Ward |
| Applicant | The Rev James Williams, Parish of Malvern Link with Cowleigh |
| Agent | Mr Martin Purser |
| Agent Address | 10 Spindle Road Malvern Worcs WR14 2WB |
| 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 Planning Portal Ref:PP-14544712v1", PUMY P300YBM, "Proposed Site Plan" 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 its installation, details of the material, colour and finish of the proposed screening enclosure shall be received and approved by the Local Planning Authority. The approved materials shall be implemented and maintained thereafter in accordance with the approved details. Reason: In the interests of preserving the character of the St Peters Church Grade II Listed Building and to reduce the visual impact of the proposed development in accordance with SWDP 21 and 24. |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 18 Cowleigh Bank MALVERN WR14 1QP | 19/12/2025 | |
| 20 Cowleigh Bank MALVERN WR14 1QP | 19/12/2025 | |
| 3 Tanglewood Heights MALVERN WR14 1GN | 19/12/2025 | |
| Northleigh Primary School St Peters Road MALVERN WR14 1QS | 19/12/2025 | |
| The Scout Hut Cowleigh Bank Malvern WR14 1QP | 19/12/2025 |
Consultee List
| Name | Organisation | Sent | Reply Due | Reply Received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cllr J W Raine | Malvern West Ward | 19/12/2025 | 09/01/2026 | |
| Cllr N McVey | Malvern West Ward | 19/12/2025 | 09/01/2026 | |
| Consultation Service | Natural England | 19/12/2025 | 09/01/2026 | |
| Drainage Engineer | Engineers - S.W. Land Drainage Partnership | 19/12/2025 | 09/01/2026 | |
| MHDC Conservation Officer | MHDC Development Plans & Conservation | 19/12/2025 | 09/01/2026 | |
| MHDC Natural Heritage & Biodiversity Officer | MHDC Natural Heritage & Biodiversity | 19/12/2025 | 09/01/2026 | |
| Town Council Clerk | Malvern Town Council | 19/12/2025 | 09/01/2026 | |
| Worcester Regulatory Services Contaminated Land | Worcestershire Regulatory Services | 19/12/2025 | 09/01/2026 |
Constraints List
| Constraints List |
| SWDP 5: Urban - Unsurveyed |
| Listed Building 0m Buffer: Grade II. H.E Ref: 1156503. Listed Building. Church of St Peter, Cowleigh Bank. LB/1156503 |
| Paper: Malvern Gazette - Friday |
| Neighbourhood Plan: NPA Boundaries - Malvern Town. Adopted: 25/06/2019 |
| Surface Water: 1 in 100 extent. |
| Surface Water: 1 in 1000 extent |
| Contamination Consult Area - Site Name: NULL Type: Historic landfill site |
| Listed Buildings Affect Setting 25m Buffer - Grade II. H.E Ref: 1156503. Listed Building. Church of St Peter, Cowleigh Bank. LB/1156503 |
| Interferometer Area. INFER/7018 - |
| CIL003 - Main Urban Area |
| Water Supply. If Major Application consultation required with Water Supply Company |
| Contaminated Land |
| Landfill Consultation - If Application is a Major (PS2 1-6) consultation required via E.A Checklist |
| SWDP 2: Development Strategy and Settlement Hierarchy, Great Malvern Settlement Development Boundary |
| Surface Water: 1 in 30 extent. |
| Contamination Consult Area - Site Name: Belmont Tip Type: Historic landfill site |
| Site of Special Scientific Interest within 500m |
| No associated appeals |
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