| Application Number | M/26/00211/PIP |
| Status | Application Refused |
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Valid20/02/2026 -
Consultation
End10/03/2026 -
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MeetingN/A -
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Decision
Date27/03/2026 -
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| Summary | |
| Application Number | M/26/00211/PIP |
| Location Address | Bluebell Farm Pershore Road Earls Croome Worcester WR8 9DJ |
| Proposal | Permission in principle for the erection of between 1 and 3 dwellings |
| Status | Refusal |
| Application Type | Permission in Principle |
| Appeal Decision | N/A |
| Important Dates | |
| Application Received Date | 10/02/2026 |
| Application Valid Date | 20/02/2026 |
| Consultation Start Date | 20/02/2026 |
| Site Visited / Site Notice Date | |
| Consultation End | 10/03/2026 |
| Advert Expiry | |
| Committee Date (if applicable) | |
| Committee Agenda | |
| Decision Date | 27/03/2026 |
| Further Information | |
| Expected Decision Level | Delegated |
| Case Officer | Joshua Evans |
| Parish | Earl's Croome CP |
| Ward | Upton & Ripple Ward |
| Applicant | Mr W Ball |
| Agent | Mrs L Kendall, AddisonRees Planning Consultancy Ltd |
| Agent Address | Open Space Business Centre Chequers Close Enigma Park Malvern WR14 1GP |
| Condition Details / Information Notes |
| The proposal represents unjustified residential development in an open countryside location, by virtue of its location being outside of the defined settlement boundary for Ryall. This would result in an unsustainable form of development and further reliance upon the use of the private car that is in conflict with policies SWDPR03 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review (2026), and the relevant aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework. |
| Future occupiers of the proposed development would be poorly connected to key services by sustainable travel modes and heavily reliant on a motor vehicle due to the poor standard of the local walking , and the location of the application site in relation to bus stops. Therefore, the proposed development would occupy an unsustainable location, contrary to Policies SWDPR03 and SWDPR06 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review (2026) and the National Planning Policy Framework. |
| The Local Planning Authority has acted positively and proactively in determining this application by assessing the proposal against planning policy and any other material considerations by identifying matters of concern with the proposal and determining the application within a timely manner, clearly setting out the reason(s) for refusal, allowing the Applicant the opportunity to consider the harm caused and whether or not it can be remedied by a revision to the proposal. The Local Planning Authority is willing to provide pre-application advice in respect of any future application for a revised development. |
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| Address | Sent | Reply Received |
|---|---|---|
| Bluebell Cottage Pershore Road Earls Croome WORCESTER WR8 9DJ | 11/03/2026 | |
| Bluebell House Pershore Road Earls Croome Worcestershire WR8 9DJ | 10/03/2026 | |
| Bluebell House Pershore Road Earls Croome WORCESTER WR8 9DJ | 11/03/2026 |
Consultee List
| Name | Organisation | Sent | Reply Due | Reply Received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cllr J. Owenson | Upton & Ripple Ward | 20/02/2026 | 06/03/2026 | |
| Cllr M. Allen | Upton & Ripple Ward | 20/02/2026 | 06/03/2026 | |
| Drainage Engineer | Engineers - S.W. Land Drainage Partnership | 20/02/2026 | 06/03/2026 | |
| Highways | County Highways | 20/02/2026 | 06/03/2026 | |
| Jonathan Brierley | The Open Spaces Society | 20/02/2026 | 06/03/2026 | |
| MHDC Natural Heritage & Biodiversity Officer | MHDC Natural Heritage & Biodiversity | 20/02/2026 | 06/03/2026 | |
| Mrs Nikki Nicholson | Earls Croome Parish Council | 20/02/2026 | 06/03/2026 | |
| Ramblers Association (Worcestershire Area) | Ramblers Association (Worcestershire Area) | 20/02/2026 | 06/03/2026 | |
| Woodland Trust | Woodland Trust | 20/02/2026 | 06/03/2026 | |
| Worcestershire & Herefordshire LMC Ltd | Local Medical Committee | 20/02/2026 | 06/03/2026 | |
| Worcestershire County Council (Footpaths) | WCC - Footpaths | 20/02/2026 | 06/03/2026 |
Constraints List
| Constraints List |
| Paper: Malvern Gazette - Friday |
| SWDP 5: Protect and Enhance |
| CIL009 - Non-Urban Area |
| Enforcement Notice Issued Ref: 06/00136/COU3 Property: Bluebell Farm Pershore RoadEarls CroomeWorcesterWR8 9DJ |
| Enforcement Notice Issued Ref: HIST/EN/0022 Property: Bluebell Farm, Pershore Road, Earls Croome, Worcester, WR8 9DJ |
| Outside SWDP Development Boundary |
| Public Right of Way: Type- Footpath. Path No- EA-542 C |
| Enforcement Notice Issued Ref: ENF/17/0047 Property: Storage Land At, Bluebell Farm, Pershore Road, Earls Croome |
| Water Supply. If Major Application consultation required with Water Supply Company |
| Policy Case ELA - MHDC/28/EMP. Bluebell Farm, Pershore Road, Earls Croome, Worcester, WR8 9DJ. Proposed Live/Work Unit including flexible employment use A2, B1(A/B/C), B8, or equestrian use (Sui Generis). Expired. |
| SWDP 15: Designated Rural Areas |
| Surface Water: 1 in 1000 extent |
| Woodland Trust Ancient/Veteran Trees-Consult if within 100m for Major Dev or 50m for HP/Minor Dev |
| No associated appeals |
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