Application Number M/25/02040/HP
Status Application Approved

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  • Application
    Valid
    22/12/2025
  • Consultation
    End
    28/01/2026
  • Committee
    Meeting
    N/A
  • Decision

    Approval
  • Decision
    Date
    16/02/2026
  • Appeal
    Started
    N/A
  • Appeal
    Decision
    N/A
Summary
Application Number M/25/02040/HP
Location Address The Crest Crews Hill Alfrick Worcester WR6 5HF
Proposal Extension and refurbishment of the existing house together with replacement garage.
Status Approval
Application Type Householder Planning
Appeal Decision N/A

Important Dates
Application Received Date 22/12/2025
Application Valid Date 22/12/2025
Consultation Start Date 23/12/2025
Site Visited / Site Notice Date
Consultation End 28/01/2026
Advert Expiry
Committee Date (if applicable)
Committee Agenda
Decision Date 16/02/2026

Further Information
Expected Decision Level Delegated
Case Officer Hazel Smith
Parish Suckley CP
Ward Alfrick, Leigh & Rushwick Ward
Applicant Damian Clark and Christopher Yates
Agent Mrs Sandy Greenhill, Vivid Architects Ltd
Agent Address 20 Victoria Road Oxford OX2 7QD

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 – 1115-23-P10 Proposed West Elevation 1115-22-P10 Proposed East Elevation 1115-24-P10 Proposed South Elevation 1115-25-P10 Proposed North Elevation 1115-27-P10 Proposed Long Section 1115-26-P10 Proposed Cross Section 1115-20-P10 Proposed Ground Floor Plan 1115-28-P10 Proposed Garage 1115-21-P10 Proposed First Floor & Roof Plan 1115-01-P10 Location Plan & Block Plan 1115-08-P10 Existing & Proposed Block 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.
Before the development hereby permitted is first occupied/used, details of any external lighting to be provided in association with the development shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Only external lighting in accordance with approved details shall be provided on the application site. Reason: To ensure the proposed development does not have an adverse effect on the character and appearance of the area in accordance with policies SWDP1, SWDP21, SWDP23 and SWDP25 of South Worcestershire Development Plan and 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
Cadent Gas Ltd own and operate the gas infrastructure within the area of your development. Prior to carrying out works, please register on www.linesearchbeforeudig.co.uk to submit details of the planned works for review, ensuring requirements are adhered to.
The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in strict accordance with the recommendations set out in the Arboricultural Impact Assessment carried out by David Gardner Arcoriculture dated 19th December 2025 and submitted with this application. Reason: To prevent existing trees/hedges from being damaged during construction work and to preserve the amenities of the locality. This is in accordance with policies SWDP21 and SWDP25 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan.
The development shall take place in accordance with the measures set out within the Phase 1 Preliminary Ecological Appraisal, competed by Europaeus Land Management Services (Ecology) dated 15/12/2025, in particular: • Works to take place under a European Protected Species Mitigation Licence • The installation of one bird and one bat box. Reason: To ensure that the proposed development contributes to the conservation and enhancement of biodiversity within the site and for the wider area in accordance with policy SWDP22 of the South Worcestershire Development and to ensure compliance with the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended) and the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (as amended).
Before the first use/occupation of the development hereby permitted a scheme of soft and hard landscaping, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The scheme shall include:- (i) a plan(s) showing details of all surfacing, existing trees and hedges on the application site. The plan should include, for each tree/hedge, the accurate position, canopy spread and species, together with an indication of any proposals for felling/pruning and any proposed changes in ground level, or other works to be carried out, within the canopy spread. (ii) a plan(s) showing the layout of proposed tree, hedge and shrub planting, surfacing and grass areas. (iii) a schedule of proposed planting - indicating species, sizes at time of planting and numbers/densities of plants. (iv) details of any new surfacing materials. All planting and seeding/turfing shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details in the first planting and seeding/turfing seasons following the completion or first occupation/use of the development, whichever is the sooner. The planting shall be maintained in accordance with the approved schedule of maintenance. Any trees or plants which, within a period of five years from the completion of the planting, die, are removed or become seriously damaged or diseased shall be replaced in the next planting season with others of similar size and species. Reason: To ensure the proposed development does not have an adverse effect on the character and appearance of the area in accordance with policies SWDP21, SWDP23 and SWDP25 of South Worcestershire Development Plan
Before the first use or occupation of the development hereby permitted a plan indicating the positions, design, materials and type of boundary treatment to be erected shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority The boundary treatment shall be completed before the first use/occupation of the development hereby permitted or in accordance with a timetable agreed in writing by the local planning authority. Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details. Reason: To protect the amenities of properties and ensure the proposed development does not have an adverse effect on the character and appearance of the area in accordance with policies SWDP21 and SWDP25 of South Worcestershire Development Plan
Prior to its installation on site as part of the development hereby approved, a Specification of the green roof covering to include details of the species mix and planting numbers and position, as well as maintenance schedule shall be submitted to the local authority for approval. The green roof shall be installed fully in accordance with the agreed specification and shall be maintained thereafter in accordance with the maintenance plan. Reason: To ensure the satisfactory appearance of the development in accordance with Policies SWDP 21, 23 and 25 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan and relevant guidance found in the Malvern Hills AONB publication entitled ‘Guidance on the Selection and Use of Colour in Development’
Notwithstanding the submitted details shown on the approved plans, prior to the occupation of the development hereby permitted the final selection of external facing materials and colours for the proposed new buildings, along with an Environmental Colour Assessment (ECA) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The ECA shall be used to inform the submission. Samples and/or trade descriptions of the external facing, roofing, surfacing and other materials to be used in the construction of the development hereby permitted shall be submitted prior to installation of the materials on site. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details. Reason: To ensure the satisfactory appearance of the development in accordance with Policies SWDP 21, 23 and 25 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan and relevant guidance found in the Malvern Hills AONB publication entitled ‘Guidance on the Selection and Use of Colour in Development’
The proposed development affects the public rights of way, bridleway SU-581 in Suckley parish (the PROW). It is also part of the Worcestershire Way, a 31-mile major recreation route from Bewdley to Malvern. The PROW is coincident with the access route to the application site; the applicant must be aware of their obligations towards the public right of way as follows: No disturbance of, or change to, the surface of the path or part thereof should be carried out without written consent (this includes laying concrete, tarmac or similar) No diminution in the width of the right of way available for use by the public. Building materials must not be stored on the right of way. Vehicle movements and parking to be arranged so as not to unreasonably interfere with the public's use of the right of way. No additional barriers are placed across the right of way. No stile, gate, fence or other structure should be created on, or across, a public right of way without written consent of the Highway Authority. The safety of the public using the right of way is to be ensured at all times. Any damage to the surface of the PROW should be restored to the original state or a specification agreed with the PROW team as the Highway Authority responsible. It is an offence for any person to drive a motor vehicle on a PROW without lawful authority, Section 34 of the Road Traffic Act 1988. The applicant should satisfy themselves that any use of the PROW for vehicular access is legally permitted to do so.

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Application Documents
Application Plans
Neighbour and Other Response
Statutory Consultee Response
Decision

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
Oakwood Crews Hill Alfrick WORCESTER WR6 5HF 08/01/2026
Quarry Cottage Crews Hill Alfrick WORCESTER WR6 5HF 09/01/2026
High Wood Crews Hill Alfrick WORCESTER WR6 5HF 12/01/2026
Woodside Cottage Crews Hill Alfrick WORCESTER WR6 5HF 23/12/2025 29/12/2025

Consultee List


Name Organisation Sent Reply Due Reply Received
Defence Estates Safeguarding 23/12/2025 13/01/2026
Malvern Hills Trust 23/12/2025 13/01/2026
Aidan Smyth MHDC Archaeology & Planning Advisor 23/12/2025 13/01/2026
Catherine Laidlaw Malvern Hills National Landscape Partnership 23/12/2025 13/01/2026
Cllr Chris McSweeny Alfrick, Leigh & Rushwick Ward 23/12/2025 13/01/2026
Cllr Sarah Rouse Alfrick, Leigh & Rushwick Ward 23/12/2025 13/01/2026
Consultation Service Natural England 23/12/2025 13/01/2026
Drainage Engineer Engineers - S.W. Land Drainage Partnership 23/12/2025 13/01/2026
Highways County Highways 23/12/2025 13/01/2026 06/01/2026
Jonathan Brierley The Open Spaces Society 23/12/2025 13/01/2026
Lesley Cleaver Suckley Parish Council 23/12/2025 13/01/2026
MHDC Conservation Officer MHDC Development Plans & Conservation 23/12/2025 13/01/2026
MHDC Natural Heritage & Biodiversity Officer MHDC Natural Heritage & Biodiversity 23/12/2025 13/01/2026
MHDC Tree and Landscape Officer MHDC Tree and Landscape Officer 23/12/2025 13/01/2026
Mr G Simms Forestry Commission Of England 23/12/2025 13/01/2026
Ramblers Association (Worcestershire Area) Ramblers Association (Worcestershire Area) 23/12/2025 13/01/2026
The British Horse Society British Horse Society 23/12/2025 13/01/2026
Woodland Trust Woodland Trust 23/12/2025 13/01/2026
Worcestershire County Council (Footpaths) WCC - Footpaths 23/12/2025 13/01/2026
Worcestershire Wildlife Trust Worcestershire Wildlife Trust 23/12/2025 13/01/2026

Constraints List


Constraints List
Outside SWDP Development Boundary
Paper: Berrows Journal - Thursday
Malvern Hills National Landscape (Formerly Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty)
Water Supply. If Major Application consultation required with Water Supply Company
SWDP 5: Protect and Enhance
SWDP 15: Designated Rural Areas
Area of Special Control of Advertisements
CIL009 - Non-Urban Area
SWDP 23: Malvern Hills National Landscape (Formerly Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty)
Interferometer Area. INFER/7021 -
Public Right of Way: Type- Footpath. Path No- SU-583 C
Bridleway: Type- Bridleway. Path No- SU-581 B
Public Right of Way: Type- Bridleway. Path No- SU-581 B
Public Right of Way: Type- Bridleway. Path No- SU-580 B
Bridleway: Type- Bridleway. Path No- SU-580 B
Ancient Woodland within 100m
Site of Special Scientific Interest within 500m
Local Wildlife Site within 100m: Ravenshill Wood
No associated appeals