Application Number M/26/00077/HP
Status Application Refused

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  • Application
    Valid
    09/02/2026
  • Consultation
    End
    11/03/2026
  • Committee
    Meeting
    N/A
  • Decision

    Refusal
  • Decision
    Date
    02/04/2026
  • Appeal
    Started
    N/A
  • Appeal
    Decision
    N/A
Summary
Application Number M/26/00077/HP
Location Address The Cottage Willow Road Martley Worcester WR6 6PS
Proposal Double-storey rear extension, side loft dormer and conversion of existing detached double garage with rear extension and roof dormers to side elevation to create an annex.
Status Refusal
Application Type Householder Planning
Appeal Decision N/A

Important Dates
Application Received Date 19/01/2026
Application Valid Date 09/02/2026
Consultation Start Date 09/02/2026
Site Visited / Site Notice Date
Consultation End 11/03/2026
Advert Expiry
Committee Date (if applicable)
Committee Agenda
Decision Date 02/04/2026

Further Information
Expected Decision Level Delegated
Case Officer Matthew Webb
Parish Martley CP
Ward Martley Ward
Applicant Mr Matthew Burge
Agent Mr Scott Harrison
Agent Address 9 Shawhurst Lane Hollywood Birmingham B47 5HL

Condition Details / Information Notes
By virtue of its cumulative scale and massing, the proposed extensions are considered to represent an overly dominant form that fails to respect the architectural character of the host dwelling. The altered roof form, including the introduction of an incongruous flat roofed section and inconsistent dormer design, would create a confused and visually discordant roofscape that does not integrate cohesively with the existing building. As a result, the development is considered to harm the character and appearance of the host dwelling. The proposal is therefore contrary to SWDPR 05 Design and Sustainable Construction, SWDPR 09 Historic Environment, SWDPR 28 Design, SWDPR 33 Management of the Historic Environment of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review, as well as Paragraph 216 of the National Planning Policy Framework.
By virtue of its scale, domestic form and the level of internal facilities proposed, the annex is not considered to function as a clearly subordinate ancillary outbuilding. The extent and arrangement of accommodation would allow the building to operate independently of the main dwelling, causing it to appear as a separate residential unit within the curtilage. The proposal therefore fails to maintain an appropriate ancillary relationship with the host property. The proposal is therefore contrary to SWDPR 03 The Spatial Development Strategy and Settlement Hierarchy and SWDPR 28 Design of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review.
Drawing no/s: Location Plan Proposed Block Plan Existing & Proposed Plans – Dwg No. 2026-001-SE01 Existing & Proposed Elevations – Dwg No. 2026-001-SE02 Existing & Proposed Plans & Elevations - 2026-001-SE03
Positive and Proactive Statement. In dealing with this application, the Council has worked with the applicant in the following ways:- seeking amendments to the proposed development following receipt of the application; In such ways the Council has demonstrated a positive and proactive manner in seeking solutions to problems arising in relation to the planning application. This is in accordance with paragraph 39 of the NPPF.  Despite these efforts, the Council still consider that planning permission should be refused for the reasons set out above.

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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
Honey Combe Cottage Willow Road Martley WORCESTER WR6 6PS 09/02/2026
Three Acres Willow Road Martley WORCESTER WR6 6PS 09/02/2026

Consultee List


Name Organisation Sent Reply Due Reply Received
Cllr B J Williams Martley Ward 09/02/2026 02/03/2026
Drainage Engineer Engineers - S.W. Land Drainage Partnership 09/02/2026 02/03/2026 17/02/2026
Highways County Highways 09/02/2026 02/03/2026 11/02/2026
Mrs Nikki Nicholson Martley Parish Council 09/02/2026 02/03/2026

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
Enforcement Notice Issued Ref: E/15/00068/COU3 Property: Three Acres, Willow Road, Martley, Worcester, WR6 6PS
Enforcement Notice Issued Ref: E/15/00127/PHY3 Property: Three Acres, Willow Road, Martley, Worcester, WR6 6PS
Enforcement Notice Issued Ref: M/ENF/23/0042 Property: Land on the North-West side of Willow Road, Martley, Worcester
Outside SWDP Development Boundary
Water Supply. If Major Application consultation required with Water Supply Company
SWDP 15: Designated Rural Areas
SWDP 5: Protect and Enhance
Neighbourhood Plan: NPA Boundaries - Martley, Knightwick and Doddenham. Adopted: 23/02/2018
Paper: Berrows Journal - Thursday
No associated appeals