| Application Number | M/26/00708/HP |
| Status | Application Refused |
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Valid12/06/2026 -
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End14/07/2026 -
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Date07/08/2026 -
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| Summary | |
| Application Number | M/26/00708/HP |
| Location Address | The Cottage Willow Road Martley Worcester WR6 6PS |
| Proposal | Double-storey rear extension, side loft dormer and conversion of existing detached double garage with rear extension and roof dormers to side elevation to create an annex. |
| Status | Refusal |
| Application Type | Householder Planning |
| Appeal Decision | N/A |
| Important Dates | |
| Application Received Date | 11/05/2026 |
| Application Valid Date | 12/06/2026 |
| Consultation Start Date | 12/06/2026 |
| Site Visited / Site Notice Date | |
| Consultation End | 14/07/2026 |
| Advert Expiry | |
| Committee Date (if applicable) | |
| Committee Agenda | |
| Decision Date | 07/08/2026 |
| Further Information | |
| Expected Decision Level | Delegated |
| Case Officer | Clare Bell |
| Parish | Martley CP |
| Ward | Martley Ward |
| Applicant | Mr Matthew Burge |
| Agent | Mr Scott Harrison, Fernhurst Design Limited |
| Agent Address | 9 Shawhurst lane Hollywood Birmingham B47 5HL |
| Condition Details / Information Notes |
| By virtue of its cumulative scale and massing, the proposed extensions are considered to represent an overly dominant form that fails to respect the architectural character of the host dwelling. The altered roof form, including the shallow pitched gable and inconsistent design approach, would create a confused and visually discordant roofscape that does not integrate cohesively with the existing building. As a result, the development is considered to harm the character and appearance of the host dwelling. The proposal is therefore contrary to SWDPR 05 Design and Sustainable Construction, SWDPR 09 Historic Environment, SWDPR 28 Design, SWDPR 33 Management of the Historic Environment of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review, as well as Paragraph 216 of the National Planning Policy Framework. |
| By virtue of its scale and domestic form, the proposed annex is not considered to function as a clearly subordinate ancillary outbuilding. The extent and arrangement of accommodation could allow the building to operate independently of the main dwelling, causing it to appear as a separate residential unit within the curtilage. The proposal therefore fails to maintain an appropriate ancillary relationship with the host property. The proposal is therefore contrary to SWDPR 03 The Spatial Development Strategy and Settlement Hierarchy and SWDPR 28 Design of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review. |
| Drawing no/s: Proposed Block Plan 2026-001-SE01 Existing and proposed floor plans 2026-001-SE02 Existing and proposed elevations 2026-001 SE03 Proposed Annex |
| Positive and Proactive Statement. In dealing with this application, the Council has worked with the applicant in the following ways: - seeking further information following receipt of the application; - seeking amendments to the proposed development following receipt of the application; In such ways the Council has demonstrated a positive and proactive manner in seeking solutions to problems arising in relation to the planning application. This is in accordance with paragraph 39 of the NPPF. Despite these efforts, the Council still consider that planning permission should be refused for the reasons set out above. |
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Honey Combe Cottage Willow Road Martley WORCESTER WR6 6PS | 12/06/2026 | |
| Three Acres Willow Road Martley WORCESTER WR6 6PS | 12/06/2026 |
Consultee List
| Name | Organisation | Sent | Reply Due | Reply Received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cllr B J Williams | Martley Ward | 12/06/2026 | 03/07/2026 | |
| Drainage Engineer | Engineers - S.W. Land Drainage Partnership | 12/06/2026 | 03/07/2026 | |
| Highways | County Highways | 12/06/2026 | 03/07/2026 | |
| Mrs Nikki Nicholson | Martley Parish Council | 12/06/2026 | 03/07/2026 | 16/07/2026 |
Constraints List
| Constraints List |
| CIL009 - Non-Urban Area |
| Surface Water: 1 in 30 extent. |
| Surface Water: 1 in 100 extent. |
| Surface Water: 1 in 1000 extent |
| Enforcement Notice Issued Ref: E/15/00068/COU3 Property: Three Acres, Willow Road, Martley, Worcester, WR6 6PS |
| Enforcement Notice Issued Ref: E/15/00127/PHY3 Property: Three Acres, Willow Road, Martley, Worcester, WR6 6PS |
| Enforcement Notice Issued Ref: M/ENF/23/0042 Property: Land on the North-West side of Willow Road, Martley, Worcester |
| Outside SWDP Development Boundary |
| Water Supply. If Major Application consultation required with Water Supply Company |
| 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 |
| SWDPR South Worcestershire Boundary: Malvern Hills District Council |
| SWDPR 29: Malvern Hills SSSI Mitigation Strategy Zone of Influence |
| Neighbourhood Plan: NPA Boundaries - Martley, Knightwick and Doddenham. Adopted: 23/02/2018 |
| Paper: Berrows Journal - Thursday |
| No associated appeals |
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