Application Number M/26/00295/FUL
Status Application Approved

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  • Application
    Valid
    27/03/2026
  • Consultation
    End
    08/05/2026
  • Committee
    Meeting
    N/A
  • Decision

    Approval
  • Decision
    Date
    22/06/2026
  • Appeal
    Started
    N/A
  • Appeal
    Decision
    N/A
Summary
Application Number M/26/00295/FUL
Location Address St Bartholomews Church Harpley Clifton Upon Teme
Proposal Erection of detached outside accessible toilet with storage onto existing concrete pad
Status Approval
Application Type Full planning permission
Appeal Decision N/A

Important Dates
Application Received Date 02/03/2026
Application Valid Date 27/03/2026
Consultation Start Date 09/04/2026
Site Visited / Site Notice Date
Consultation End 08/05/2026
Advert Expiry 01/05/2026
Committee Date (if applicable)
Committee Agenda
Decision Date 22/06/2026

Further Information
Expected Decision Level Delegated
Case Officer Jack Hanly
Parish Lower Sapey CP
Ward Baldwin Ward
Applicant Mr David Richards
Agent Mr David Richards
Agent Address Perrygoed Hollybush Lane Clifton-on-Teme Worcester WR6 6HQ

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, 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- 28 Feb 2026 - All elevations- Version: Front, Side and Rear Elevations. Date: 17.02.2026 - DD 3.110 - DD 3.111 Reason: To define the permission in accordance with policies SWDPR01 and SWDPR03 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review 2026 and the National Planning Policy Framework.
No building operations above slab floor level shall take place until details of the materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the development hereby approved, namely the walls, roof, doors, vent pipes and downpipes, have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. It will need to be demonstrated how the requirements of Parts C(i) and (ii) of Policy SWDPR 05 have been considered when choosing the proposed materials. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details. Reason: In order to ensure that the development is of a high design quality and respects the appearance of the nearby listed building, and in the interests of protecting the visual amenity of the application site and surrounding area, in accordance with policies SWDPR 05, SWDPR 09, SWDPR 28 and SWDPR 33 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review (2026) and Chapters 12 and 16 of the National Planning Policy Framework.
(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 occupied until the site investigation and post investigation assessment has been completed in accordance with the programme set out in the Written Scheme of Investigation approved under condition (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 SWDPR 9 & 33 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review (2026).
Prior to first use of the development hereby approved, the drainage details set out on approved drawing number DD 3.111 shall be implemented in full and shall be retained thereafter. Reason: To ensure that an appropriate sustainable drainage system is provided to serve the development in accordance with policy SWDPR 39 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review 2026 and Chapter 14 of the National Planning Policy Framework.
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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 Document Type Date Description File Size Drawing/Rev Number
Application Documents
01. Application Form 02/03/2026 Application form redacted (416kb) -
01. Application Form 30/03/2026 Initial Consultee List 26.00295 (283kb) -
02. Supporting Information 05/03/2026 Design And Access Statement Full 270226 (751kb) -
02. Supporting Information 27/03/2026 68301 6.3 260326 Statement Of Significance (10479kb) -
Application Plans
04. Site / Location Plan 02/03/2026 Location plan (329kb) -
04a. Block Plan 27/03/2026 Existing block plan (218kb) 68301 SV3.110 -
04a. Block Plan 27/03/2026 Proposed block plan (224kb) 68301 DD3.110 -
06. Proposed Plans 02/03/2026 Twin Timber Double Pitched Building (186kb) -
06. Proposed Plans 27/03/2026 Proposed floor plan (396kb) 68301 DD3.111 -
Statutory Consultee Response
09. Response - Statutory Consultee 31/03/2026 Cllr Paul Cumming - Baldwin Ward (74kb) -
09. Response - Statutory Consultee 09/04/2026 Drainage Engineer - Engineers - S.W. Land Drainage Partnership (77kb) -
09. Response - Statutory Consultee 13/04/2026 Worcester Regulatory Services Contaminated Land - Worcestershire Regulatory Services (74kb) -
09. Response - Statutory Consultee 07/05/2026 Aidan Smyth - MHDC Archaeology & Planning Advisor (84kb) -
09. Response - Statutory Consultee 20/05/2026 MHDC Conservation Officer - MHDC Development Plans & Conservation (76kb) -
09a. Response - Statutory Consultee Attachment 20/05/2026 MHDC Conservation Officer (184kb) -
Decision
11. Decision Information 22/06/2026 Delegated Report (184kb) -
12. Decision Notice 22/06/2026 Decision Notice (181kb) -

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
Close Cottage Harpley Clifton Upon Teme WR6 6HG 30/03/2026

Consultee List


Name Organisation Sent Reply Due Reply Received
Cllr Pam Cumming Baldwin Ward 30/03/2026 20/04/2026
Cllr Paul Cumming Baldwin Ward 30/03/2026 20/04/2026 31/03/2026
Consultation Service Natural England 30/03/2026 20/04/2026
Drainage Engineer Engineers - S.W. Land Drainage Partnership 30/03/2026 20/04/2026 09/04/2026
MHDC Conservation Officer MHDC Development Plans & Conservation 30/03/2026 20/04/2026 20/05/2026
Sue Everitt Lower Sapey Parish Council 30/03/2026 20/04/2026
Worcestershire Wildlife Trust Worcestershire Wildlife Trust 30/03/2026 20/04/2026
Aidan Smyth MHDC Archaeology & Planning Advisor 09/04/2026 30/04/2026 07/05/2026
MHDC Natural Heritage & Biodiversity Officer MHDC Natural Heritage & Biodiversity 09/04/2026 30/04/2026
Worcester Regulatory Services Contaminated Land Worcestershire Regulatory Services 09/04/2026 30/04/2026 13/04/2026

Constraints List


Constraints List
Paper: Berrows Journal - Thursday
SWDP 5: Protect and Enhance
CIL009 - Non-Urban Area
Listed Buildings Affect Setting 25m Buffer - Grade II. H.E Ref: 1082985. Listed Building. Church of St Bartholomew. LB/1082985
Area of Special Control of Advertisements
Interferometer Area. Clee Hill - Consultation required for any building structure or works exceeding 45.7m in height above ground level
Outside SWDP Development Boundary
Listed Building 0m Buffer: Grade II. H.E Ref: 1082985. Listed Building. Church of St Bartholomew. LB/1082985
Water Supply. If Major Application consultation required with Water Supply Company
SWDP 15: Designated Rural Areas
Surface Water: 1 in 1000 extent
Local Wildlife Site within 100m: Woodland along the Sapey Brook
No associated appeals