| Application Number | M/26/00434/HP |
| Status | Application Approved |
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Valid31/03/2026 -
Consultation
End07/05/2026 -
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Date26/05/2026 -
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| Summary | |
| Application Number | M/26/00434/HP |
| Location Address | Hoo Cottage Eight Oaks Castlemorton Malvern WR13 6BU |
| Proposal | Replacement timber clad outbuildings for home working |
| Status | Approval |
| Application Type | Householder Planning |
| Appeal Decision | N/A |
| Important Dates | |
| Application Received Date | 20/03/2026 |
| Application Valid Date | 31/03/2026 |
| Consultation Start Date | 07/04/2026 |
| Site Visited / Site Notice Date | |
| Consultation End | 07/05/2026 |
| Advert Expiry | |
| Committee Date (if applicable) | |
| Committee Agenda | |
| Decision Date | 26/05/2026 |
| Further Information | |
| Expected Decision Level | Delegated |
| Case Officer | Clare Bell |
| Parish | Castlemorton CP |
| Ward | Castlemorton, Welland & Wells Ward |
| Applicant | Mr Michael Cutter |
| Agent | Mr Alec Backhouse, Backhouse Jones Architects Ltd |
| Agent Address | The Grange Grange Road Malvern Worcestershire WR14 3HA |
| 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 – DR-HCC-A-PL-001-01 Location plan DR-HCC-A-PL-002-01 Existing block plan DR-HCC-A-PL-003-01 Proposed block plan DR-HCC-A-PL-100-01 Existing outbuilding plans DR-HCC-A-PL-101-01 Proposed outbuilding plans 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. |
| 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 SWDPR 39 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review 2026. |
| No development shall take place until a percolation test has been carried out in accordance with BRE Digest 365, or H3 of The Building Regulations 2010. The results of the percolation test shall be submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. If the percolation test results show that ground conditions are unsuitable for some, or all, types of infiltration device then an alternative method of surface water disposal will need to be submitted for approval. The agreed recommendations shall be implemented in full prior to the first occupation of the development. Reason: To ensure that the site can be adequately drained in accordance with policy SWDPR 39 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review 2026. |
| The development hereby permitted shall not be occupied at any time other than for purposes ancillary to the residential use of the dwelling known as Hoo Cottage. The development shall not be used as an independent self contained dwelling separate from the dwelling known as Hoo Cottage. Reason: To define the permission and to preserve the amenities of the locality in accordance with Policies SWDPR03, SWDPR28 and SWDPR35 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review 2026. |
| Prior to the first use / occupation of the development hereby approved, either a bat box (e.g. Ibstock enclosed bat box, Habibat bat box, Schwegler Wall-mounted Bat Shelter 2FE, Schwegler 2F Bat Box) and/or a bird box ( e.g. sparrow terrace, Schwegler 1b, vivaro pro Seville, vivaro pro Barcelona) shall be installed within the land ownership of the site. There should be clear flight path to the box without any clutter directly in front of the entrance. Bat boxes should be installed at least 4m above ground-level, facing south (or southwest/southeast), and not placed above windows. Nest boxes for tits, sparrows or starlings should be fixed two to four metres up a tree or a wall. Open-fronted boxes for robins and wrens need to be low down, below 2m, well hidden in vegetation. Bird boxes should face between north and east to avoid strong sunlight. Reason: To ensure the development contributes to the conservation and enhancement of biodiversity within the site and the wider area in accordance with policy SWDPR29 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review 2026. |
| 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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| Address | Sent | Reply Received |
|---|---|---|
| Manor House Grange Road MALVERN WR14 3EY | 15/05/2026 | |
| May Cottage Eight Oaks Castlemorton MALVERN WR13 6BU | 07/04/2026 | 18/04/2026 |
Consultee List
| Name | Organisation | Sent | Reply Due | Reply Received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malvern Hills Trust | 07/04/2026 | 28/04/2026 | ||
| Catherine Laidlaw | Malvern Hills National Landscape Partnership | 07/04/2026 | 28/04/2026 | |
| Cllr Christine Wild | Castlemorton, Welland & Wells Ward | 07/04/2026 | 28/04/2026 | |
| Cllr John Gallagher | Castlemorton, Welland & Wells Ward | 07/04/2026 | 28/04/2026 | |
| Drainage Engineer | Engineers - S.W. Land Drainage Partnership | 07/04/2026 | 28/04/2026 | |
| MHDC Natural Heritage & Biodiversity Officer | MHDC Natural Heritage & Biodiversity | 07/04/2026 | 28/04/2026 | |
| Mrs Christina Leake | Castlemorton Parish Council | 07/04/2026 | 28/04/2026 | |
| Worcestershire Wildlife Trust | Worcestershire Wildlife Trust | 07/04/2026 | 28/04/2026 |
Constraints List
| Constraints List |
| SWDP 15: Designated Rural Areas |
| SWDP 23: Malvern Hills National Landscape (Formerly Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) |
| CIL009 - Non-Urban Area |
| SWDP 5: Protect and Enhance |
| Malvern Hills National Landscape (Formerly Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) |
| Interferometer Area. INFER/7022 - |
| Outside SWDP Development Boundary |
| Area of Special Control of Advertisements |
| Surface Water: 1 in 100 extent. |
| Paper: Malvern Gazette - Friday |
| Malvern Hills Trust: Mill Pond |
| Water Supply. If Major Application consultation required with Water Supply Company |
| Surface Water: 1 in 1000 extent |
| Local Wildlife Site within 100m: Castlemorton, Hollybed & Coombegreen Commons |
| Woodland Trust Ancient/Veteran Trees-Consult if within 100m for Major Dev or 50m for HP/Minor Dev |
| Site of Special Scientific Interest within 500m |
| No associated appeals |
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