Application Number M/26/00467/FUL
Status Application Approved

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  • Application
    Valid
    25/03/2026
  • Consultation
    End
    06/06/2026
  • Committee
    Meeting
    N/A
  • Decision

    Approval
  • Decision
    Date
    27/07/2026
  • Appeal
    Started
    N/A
  • Appeal
    Decision
    N/A
Summary
Application Number M/26/00467/FUL
Location Address Hallow Church Of England Primary School Main Road Hallow WR2 6LD
Proposal Extensions to two existing classrooms and the construction of a new, single-storey, detached classroom
Status Approval
Application Type Full planning permission
Appeal Decision N/A

Important Dates
Application Received Date 25/03/2026
Application Valid Date 25/03/2026
Consultation Start Date 31/03/2026
Site Visited / Site Notice Date
Consultation End 06/06/2026
Advert Expiry 25/04/2026
Committee Date (if applicable)
Committee Agenda
Decision Date 27/07/2026

Further Information
Expected Decision Level Delegated
Case Officer Jack Hanly
Parish Hallow CP
Ward Hallow & Holt Ward
Applicant Ms R Hannon, Hallow Church of England Primary School
Agent Mr Philip Deeley, Matthews Construction
Agent Address Mount Flirt Ankerdine Road Broadwas-on-Teme Worcestershire WR6 5NS

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: - PL001 - PL002- Rev A - PL006- Rev B - PL007- Rev B - PL0010- Rev A - PL011- Rev A 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 extensions and detached classroom hereby approved, including details relating to proposed windows and doors, have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details. Reason: In order to ensure that the extensions and detached classroom are of a high design quality, in the interests of protecting the visual amenity of the application site and surrounding area, and in the interests of protecting the significance of the listed building and the settings of surrounding heritage assets, 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.
The Development hereby approved shall not commence until a Construction Environmental Management Plan has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. This shall include but not be limited to the following:- • Measures to ensure that vehicles leaving the site do not deposit mud or other detritus on the public highway; • Details of site operative parking areas, material storage areas and the location of site operatives facilities (offices, toilets etc); • The hours that delivery vehicles will be permitted to arrive and depart, and arrangements for unloading and manoeuvring; • Details of any temporary construction accesses and their reinstatement. The measures set out in the approved Plan shall be carried out and complied with in full during the construction of the development hereby approved. Site operatives' parking, material storage and the positioning of operatives' facilities shall only take place on the site in locations approved in writing by the local planning authority. Reason: To ensure the provision of adequate on-site facilities in the interests of highway and pedestrian safety, in compliance with policies SWDPR 06 and SWDPR 28 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review (2026) and Chapter 9 of the National Planning Policy Framework.
Prior to first use of the detached classroom hereby approved, details of proposed ecological enhancements shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. These details will include information relating to the proposed planting of two trees and the installation of bat and bird boxes to the exterior of the detached classroom. The approved enhancements shall be implemented prior to first use of the classroom. 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 policies SWDPR 01 and SWDPR 29 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review (2026), and paragraphs 187, 192 and 193 of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).
The development hereby approved shall be implemented in accordance with the Water Management Statement included within 'Planning Statement- Rev B (incl. Water Management Statement and Energy Statement)- updated July 2026' and shall thereafter be maintained in accordance with the Water Management Statement. Reason: To ensure development would not result in unacceptable risk of pollution or harm to the environment and to ensure the proposed development does not exacerbate flood risk and deals with surface water run-off from the site in a sustainable manner, in accordance with policies SWDPR 38, SWDPR 39 and SWDPR 40 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review (2026) and Chapter 14 of the National Planning Policy Framework.
Prior to first use of the detached classroom hereby approved, details of proposed boundary treatments shall be submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved boundary treatments shall be implemented in full prior to first occupation of the classroom and retained thereafter. Reason: To ensure the environment of the development is improved and enhanced and to ensure that the development does not have an adverse effect on the character and appearance of the area, in accordance with Policies SWDPR 05, SWDPR 28 and SWDPR 34 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review (2026) and Chapter 12 of the National Planning Policy Framework.
Prior to first use of the extensions and detached classroom hereby approved, details of how at least 20% of predicted energy requirements will be generated from renewable or low carbon sources shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved method(s) of energy generation shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details prior to first use of the extensions and classroom. Reason: In order to ensure the incorporation of renewable and low carbon energy within the development, in accordance with Policy SWDPR 37 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review (2026), and 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.
Buildings, and particularly roofs and the spaces underneath them, are frequently used as roosting sites by bats. Bats and their 'roost' sites are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended) and the Conservation of Habitats & Species Regulations 2017 (as amended), the latter of which deems them a European Protected Species. It is a criminal offence to damage or destroy a roost (even if bats are not occupying the roost at the time), to deliberately kill or injure a bat, disturb a bat in its roost, or intentionally or recklessly obstruct access to a bat roost. Planning consent for a development does not provide a defence against prosecution under these acts. Any removal of roof and wall coverings including roof tiles, slates, hanging tiles, timber boarding, soffit boxes and facia boards shall be carried out carefully by hand. If bats or any sign of bats such as an accumulation of droppings are encountered at any stage of work, work must cease immediately and advice sought from an appropriately licenced bat ecologist on how to proceed lawfully. All contractors working on site should be made aware of the advice and provided with the contact details of a relevant ecological consultant.

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Document Type Date Description File Size Drawing/Rev Number
Application Documents
Biodiversity Net Gain
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
32 Pinchfield Gardens Hallow WORCESTER WR2 6NB 12/04/2026
Flat 2 School House Main Road Hallow WORCESTER WR2 6LD 26/03/2026 01/04/2026
Carey Villa Main Road Hallow WORCESTER WR2 6LD 26/03/2026
Flat 1 School House Main Road Hallow WORCESTER WR2 6LD 26/03/2026
Flat 3 School House Main Road Hallow WORCESTER WR2 6LD 26/03/2026
Flat 4 School House Main Road Hallow WORCESTER WR2 6LD 26/03/2026
1 Posey Cottage Court Main Road Hallow WORCESTER WR2 6LD 01/04/2026
2 Posey Cottage Court Main Road Hallow WORCESTER WR2 6LD 01/04/2026
3 Posey Cottage Court Main Road Hallow WORCESTER WR2 6LD 01/04/2026
4 Posey Cottage Court Main Road Hallow WORCESTER WR2 6LD 01/04/2026
5 Posey Cottage Court Main Road Hallow WORCESTER WR2 6LD 01/04/2026
6 Posey Cottage Court Main Road Hallow WORCESTER WR2 6LD 01/04/2026

Consultee List


Name Organisation Sent Reply Due Reply Received
Cllr Dean Clarke Hallow & Holt Ward 26/03/2026 16/04/2026
Drainage Engineer Engineers - S.W. Land Drainage Partnership 26/03/2026 16/04/2026 22/07/2026
Highways County Highways 26/03/2026 16/04/2026 20/04/2026
Jonathan Brierley The Open Spaces Society 26/03/2026 16/04/2026
Julia Hixson Hallow Parish Council 26/03/2026 16/04/2026
MHDC Heritage Officer MHDC Heritage Officer 26/03/2026 16/04/2026 21/05/2026
MHDC Natural Heritage & Biodiversity Officer MHDC Natural Heritage & Biodiversity 26/03/2026 16/04/2026 27/05/2026
Ramblers Association (Worcestershire Area) Ramblers Association (Worcestershire Area) 26/03/2026 16/04/2026
Worcestershire County Council (Footpaths) WCC - Footpaths 26/03/2026 16/04/2026
Aidan Smyth MHDC Archaeology & Planning Advisor 31/03/2026 21/04/2026 17/04/2026
MHDC Tree and Landscape Officer MHDC Tree and Landscape Officer 31/03/2026 21/04/2026 20/04/2026
WRS - Contaminated Land and Nuisance Worcestershire Regulatory Services 31/03/2026 21/04/2026 14/04/2026
Highways County Highways 22/05/2026 05/06/2026 11/06/2026

Constraints List


Constraints List
Paper: Berrows Journal - Thursday
Listed Building 0m Buffer: Grade II. H.E Ref: 1349372. Listed Building. Hallow School. LB/1349372
Listed Buildings Affect Setting 25m Buffer - Grade II. H.E Ref: 1349372. Listed Building. Hallow School. LB/1349372
CIL009 - Non-Urban Area
Surface Water: 1 in 1000 extent
Outside SWDP Development Boundary
Public Right of Way: Type- Footpath. Path No- HW-536 B
Water Supply. If Major Application consultation required with Water Supply Company
Policy Case HLA - MIG/05/00665/HOU. The School House, Main Road, Hallow. Extension to form 1 No. self contained flat. Open Market. Small windfall (HLA only)
SWDP 15: Designated Rural Areas
SWDP 2: Development Strategy and Settlement Hierarchy, Hallow Settlement Development Boundary
SWDP 5: Protect and Enhance
Neighbourhood Plan: NPA Boundaries - Hallow. Adopted: 20/07/2021
Listed Buildings Affect Setting 25m Buffer - Grade II. H.E Ref: 1302012. Listed Building. Carey Villa. LB/1302012
No associated appeals