Application Number M/26/00677/HP
Status Application Approved

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  • Application
    Valid
    22/05/2026
  • Consultation
    End
    25/06/2026
  • Committee
    Meeting
    N/A
  • Decision

    Approval
  • Decision
    Date
    21/08/2026
  • Appeal
    Started
    N/A
  • Appeal
    Decision
    N/A
Summary
Application Number M/26/00677/HP
Location Address 3 The Square Bank Road Little Witley Worcester WR6 6LS
Proposal Single and two storey side extensions and additional alterations
Status Approval
Application Type Householder Planning
Appeal Decision N/A

Important Dates
Application Received Date 05/05/2026
Application Valid Date 22/05/2026
Consultation Start Date 26/05/2026
Site Visited / Site Notice Date
Consultation End 25/06/2026
Advert Expiry 25/06/2026
Committee Date (if applicable)
Committee Agenda
Decision Date 21/08/2026

Further Information
Expected Decision Level Delegated
Case Officer Clare Bell
Parish Little Witley CP
Ward Baldwin Ward
Applicant Mr N Sinfield
Agent Michael A Brown Design
Agent Address Manor Farm Barn Hadzor Droitwich WR9 7DR

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 – Plan MAB1[A] proposed block plan Plan MAB4 proposed elevations & floor plans Plan MAB3 proposed roof and section 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.
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.
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.
Before the first occupation of the development hereby permitted the windows at first floor on the side (north) elevation shall be fitted with Pilkington Level 4 obscured glazing or equivalent and shall be permanently retained in that condition thereafter. Reason: To protect the amenities of adjoining/nearby properties from unacceptable overlooking/loss of privacy and represent quality design in accordance with policy SWDPR28 and SWDPR35 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review 2026.

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 Document Type Date Description File Size Drawing/Rev Number
Application Documents
01. Application Form 06/05/2026 Application Form Redacted (1979kb) -
02. Supporting Information 21/05/2026 Heritage Statement (587kb) -
02. Supporting Information 21/05/2026 cover letter (269kb) -
03. Photo 21/05/2026 photos (805kb) -
Application Plans
05. Existing Plans 06/05/2026 Existing Elevations and Floor Plans (114kb) MAB 2 -
06. Proposed Plans 10/08/2026 Proposed block (515kb) MAB 1A - B
06. Proposed Plans 10/08/2026 Proposed Elevations and Floor Plans (132kb) MAB 4 - C
Neighbour and Other Response
08. Response - Neighbour and Other 04/06/2026 Mr and Mrs D Jones Church Cottage, 1 The Square, Bank Road, Little Witley, WORCESTER, WR6 6LS (80kb) -
08. Response - Neighbour and Other 25/06/2026 Jayne Fitch Tinkers Cottage, 2 The Square, Bank Road, Little Witley, WORCESTER, WR6 6LS (76kb) -
08. Response - Neighbour and Other 22/07/2026 Mr and Mrs D Jones Church Cottage, 1 The Square, Bank Road, Little Witley, WORCESTER, WR6 6LS (77kb) -
Statutory Consultee Response
09. Response - Statutory Consultee 26/05/2026 Cllr Pam Cumming - Baldwin Ward (71kb) -
09. Response - Statutory Consultee 30/05/2026 Cllr Paul Cumming - Baldwin Ward (72kb) -
09. Response - Statutory Consultee 02/06/2026 Drainage Engineer - Engineers - S.W. Land Drainage Partnership (75kb) -
09. Response - Statutory Consultee 11/06/2026 MHDC Conservation Officer - MHDC Development Plans & Conservation (73kb) -
09. Response - Statutory Consultee 01/07/2026 County Highways Response_M-26-00677-HP(1).pdf (120kb) -
Decision
11. Decision Information 21/08/2026 Delegated Report (212kb) -
12. Decision Notice 21/08/2026 Decision Notice (180kb) -
Planning Application Documents
MAB1[A].pdf 21/07/2026 Location and Block Plans (466kb) Site Location - A
MAB 3[B] Roof plan & section.pdf 10/08/2026 Sections and Roof Plan (249kb) MAB 3 - B
General 20/07/2026 Extension Of Time (147kb) -

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
Church Cottage 1 The Square Bank Road Little Witley WORCESTER WR6 6LS 22/07/2026
Tinkers Cottage 2 The Square Bank Road Little Witley WORCESTER WR6 6LS 26/05/2026 25/06/2026
Church Cottage 1 The Square Bank Road Little Witley WORCESTER WR6 6LS 26/05/2026 04/06/2026
Bank House Bank Road Little Witley WORCESTER WR6 6LR 26/05/2026
Chapel Farm Bank Road Little Witley WORCESTER WR6 6LS 26/05/2026
Severndale Bank Road Little Witley WORCESTER WR6 6LS 26/05/2026
St Michaels Church Church Lane Little Witley WR6 6LP 26/05/2026

Consultee List


Name Organisation Sent Reply Due Reply Received
Aidan Smyth MHDC Archaeology & Planning Advisor 26/05/2026 16/06/2026
Carole Hirst Little Witley Parish Council 26/05/2026 16/06/2026
Cllr Pam Cumming Baldwin Ward 26/05/2026 16/06/2026
Cllr Paul Cumming Baldwin Ward 26/05/2026 16/06/2026
Drainage Engineer Engineers - S.W. Land Drainage Partnership 26/05/2026 16/06/2026
Highways County Highways 26/05/2026 16/06/2026
MHDC Heritage Officer MHDC Heritage Officer 26/05/2026 16/06/2026
MHDC Natural Heritage & Biodiversity Officer MHDC Natural Heritage & Biodiversity 26/05/2026 16/06/2026

Constraints List


Constraints List
SWDPR 29: Malvern Hills SSSI Mitigation Strategy Zone of Influence
Paper: Berrows Journal - Thursday
CIL009 - Non-Urban Area
Surface Water: 1 in 100 extent.
Surface Water: 1 in 1000 extent
Outside SWDP Development Boundary
Surface Water: 1 in 30 extent.
Policy Case HLA - MIG/09/00156/HOU. Chapel Farm, Church Lane, Little Witley. Single storey two bedroom agricultural dwelling. Open Market. Small windfall (HLA only)
Pre-SWDPR - SWDP 15: Designated Rural Areas
Pre-SWDPR - SWDP 5: Protect and Enhance
SWDPR 38 Surface Water Flooding 1:30 (High): 30 year extent
SWDPR 38 Surface Water Flooding 1:100 (Medium): 100 year extent
SWDPR 38 Surface Water Flooding 1:1000 (Low): 1000 year extent
SWDPR 19: Designated Rural Areas-Meeting Affordable Housing Needs
Water Supply. If Major Application consultation required with Water Supply Company
SWDPR South Worcestershire Boundary: Malvern Hills District Council
SWDPR 48: Open Space. Cemeteries and Churchyards. St Michael's Church
Listed Buildings Affect Setting 25m Buffer - Grade II. H.E Ref: 1156405. Listed Building. Bank House, Bank Road. LB/1156405
No associated appeals