Application Number M/26/00740/GPDQ
Status Application Approved

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  • Application
    Valid
    14/05/2026
  • Consultation
    End
    16/06/2026
  • Committee
    Meeting
    N/A
  • Decision

    Approval
  • Decision
    Date
    22/06/2026
  • Appeal
    Started
    N/A
  • Appeal
    Decision
    N/A
Summary
Application Number M/26/00740/GPDQ
Location Address Cockshoot Farm Wichenford Worcester WR6 6YL
Proposal Notification for Prior Approval for the proposed change of use of an Agricultural Building to 5 dwellinghouses (Class C3), and for building operations reasonably necessary for the conversion.
Status Approval
Application Type GPDQ - agricultural to C3 dwellinghouse
Appeal Decision N/A

Important Dates
Application Received Date 14/05/2026
Application Valid Date 14/05/2026
Consultation Start Date 18/05/2026
Site Visited / Site Notice Date
Consultation End 16/06/2026
Advert Expiry
Committee Date (if applicable)
Committee Agenda
Decision Date 22/06/2026

Further Information
Expected Decision Level Delegated
Case Officer Joshua Evans
Parish Wichenford CP
Ward Martley Ward
Applicant Mr A Grant
Agent Miss Sally Moore, The Rural Planning Co
Agent Address The Farm Office Millridge Farm Parsons Lane Hartlebury DY11 7YQ

Condition Details / Information Notes
Development under Class Q is permitted subject to the condition that development under Class Q (a) and under Class Q (b), if any, must be completed within a period of 3 years starting with the date of this permission. Reason: In accordance with Condition (3) as outlined under Conditions of Class Q under Part 3 of Schedule 2 of The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended).
The development shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the approved plans (drawing nos Survey - Location Plan, February 2026;Block Plan February 2026; Planning - Site Plan February 2026; Plans Elevations, February 2026 ), except where otherwise stipulated by conditions attached to this permission. Reason: To ensure adherence to the approved plans and to protect the general character and amenities of the area in accordance with the requirements of Policy SWDPR03, SWDPR28, and SWDPR34 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review 2026, the National Planning Policy Framework and to ensure compliance with the provisions of Class Q of Part 3 of the General Permitted Development Order.
The conversion of the building shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the submitted details and supporting information contained within the following documents: Barn Survey Document, prepared by Geomex Ltd, dated 04 March 2025; and Conversion Method Statement, prepared by The Rural Planning Co, undated. The works shall be undertaken in accordance with the methods, materials and approach to conversion set out within these documents, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To ensure that the development is carried out in accordance with the approved details and to safeguard the character, appearance and structural integrity of the existing building, in accordance with the requirements and limitations of Class Q, Part 3 of Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended).
The attention of the applicant is drawn to the provisions of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended). This gives statutory protection to a number of species and their habitats. Other animals are also protected under their own legislation. Should any protected species or their habitat be identified during the course of the development then work should cease immediately and Natural England should be informed. The attention of the applicant is also drawn to the provisions of the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010. In particular, European protected animal species and their breeding sites or resting places are protected under Regulation 40. It is an offence for anyone to deliberately capture, injure or kill any such animal. It is also an offence to damage or destroy a breeding or resting place of such an animal.

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 Document Type Date Description File Size Drawing/Rev Number
Application Documents
01. Application Form 14/05/2026 Application form (276kb) -
02. Supporting Information 14/05/2026 Planning Statement (413kb) -
02. Supporting Information 14/05/2026 Cockshoot Farm Barn Structural Report (2930kb) -
02. Supporting Information 14/05/2026 Conversion Method Statement (772kb) -
02. Supporting Information 14/05/2026 Landlord Consent Letter (110kb) -
02. Supporting Information 18/05/2026 Tenant Consent Letter (333kb) -
Application Plans
04. Site / Location Plan 14/05/2026 Location Plan (173kb) J008572-01 -
04a. Block Plan 14/05/2026 Existing Block Plan (109kb) J008572-02 -
04a. Block Plan 14/05/2026 Existing Site Plan (166kb) J008572-03 -
04a. Block Plan 14/05/2026 Proposed Block Plan (372kb) J008572-11 -
04a. Block Plan 14/05/2026 Proposed Site Plan (379kb) J008572-12 -
05. Existing Plans 14/05/2026 Existing Plans Elevations (104kb) J008572-04 -
06. Proposed Plans 14/05/2026 Proposed Plans Elevations (287kb) J008572-13 -
Neighbour and Other Response
08. Response - Neighbour and Other 21/05/2026 Kenswick and Wichenford Parish Council 2 Newlands Cottage, Billesley Lane (85kb) -
08. Response - Neighbour and Other 02/06/2026 Dr Jean Latham The Grainhouse, Cockshoot Farm, Wichenford, WORCESTER, WR6 6YL (83kb) -
08. Response - Neighbour and Other 02/06/2026 Stuart Hill Cockshoot Farm Cottage, Wichenford, WORCESTER, WR6 6YL (88kb) -
08. Response - Neighbour and Other 03/06/2026 Nick Dawe The Tallet, Cockshoot Farm, Wichenford, WORCESTER, WR6 6YL (89kb) -
08. Response - Neighbour and Other 03/06/2026 Ruth Dawe The Tallet, Cockshoot Farm, Wichenford, WORCESTER, WR6 6YL (89kb) -
08. Response - Neighbour and Other 03/06/2026 Liz Hill Cockshoot Farm Cottage, Wichenford, WORCESTER, WR6 6YL (87kb) -
08. Response - Neighbour and Other 06/06/2026 Stephen A.A.Bolton Midsummer Barn, Wichenford, WORCESTER, WR6 6YL (90kb) -
08. Response - Neighbour and Other 09/06/2026 Philip Hopkins Hill View Barn, Cockshoot Farm, Wichenford, WORCESTER, WR6 6YL (79kb) -
08. Response - Neighbour and Other 10/06/2026 Stephen A.A.Bolton Midsummer Barn, Wichenford, WORCESTER, WR6 6YL (79kb) -
08. Response - Neighbour and Other 11/06/2026 Andrew Catmur Cockshoot Farm, Wichenford, WORCESTER, WR6 6YL (83kb) -
08. Response - Neighbour and Other 15/06/2026 Gaynor Bolton Midsummer Barn, Wichenford, WORCESTER, WR6 6YL (89kb) -
08. Response - Neighbour and Other 16/06/2026 Denise Hopkins Hill View Barn, , Cockshoot Farm, Ockeridge Lane, , Wichenford (78kb) -
08. Response - Neighbour and Other 16/06/2026 Amanda Catmur Cockshoot Farm, Wichenford, WORCESTER, WR6 6YL (84kb) -
08a. Response - Neighbour and Other Attachment 03/06/2026 Nick Dawe (368kb) -
08a. Response - Neighbour and Other Attachment 03/06/2026 Ruth Dawe (368kb) -
08a. Response - Neighbour and Other Attachment 09/06/2026 Philip Hopkins (41kb) -
08a. Response - Neighbour and Other Attachment 09/06/2026 Philip Hopkins (39kb) -
08a. Response - Neighbour and Other Attachment 10/06/2026 Stephen A.A.Bolton (231kb) -
08a. Response - Neighbour and Other Attachment 11/06/2026 Andrew Catmur (79kb) -
08a. Response - Neighbour and Other Attachment 16/06/2026 Denise Hopkins (47kb) -
Statutory Consultee Response
09. Response - Statutory Consultee 27/05/2026 WRS - Contaminated Land and Nuisance - Worcestershire Regulatory Services (75kb) -
09. Response - Statutory Consultee 03/06/2026 WRS - Contaminated Land and Nuisance - Worcestershire Regulatory Services (76kb) -
09. Response - Statutory Consultee 09/06/2026 Wcc Highways (120kb) -
09a. Response - Statutory Consultee Attachment 27/05/2026 WRS - Contaminated Land and Nuisance (115kb) -
Decision
11. Decision Information 22/06/2026 Delegated Report (277kb) -
12. Decision Notice 22/06/2026 Decision Notice (168kb) -

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
Cockshoot Farm Wichenford WORCESTER WR6 6YL 16/06/2026
Cockshoot Farm Wichenford WORCESTER WR6 6YL 11/06/2026
Hill View Barn, Cockshoot Farm Ockeridge Lane, Wichenford 16/06/2026
The Grainhouse Cockshoot Farm Wichenford WORCESTER WR6 6YL 02/06/2026
Midsummer Barn Wichenford WORCESTER WR6 6YL 15/06/2026
2 Newlands Cottage Billesley Lane 21/05/2026
Cockshoot Farm Cottage Wichenford WORCESTER WR6 6YL 03/06/2026
The Tallet Cockshoot Farm Wichenford WORCESTER WR6 6YL 03/06/2026
Hill View Barn Cockshoot Farm Wichenford WORCESTER WR6 6YL 09/06/2026
The Tallet Cockshoot Farm Wichenford WORCESTER WR6 6YL 03/06/2026
Midsummer Barn Wichenford WORCESTER WR6 6YL 06/06/2026
Midsummer Barn Wichenford WORCESTER WR6 6YL 10/06/2026
Cockshoot Farm Cottage Wichenford WORCESTER WR6 6YL 02/06/2026

Consultee List


Name Organisation Sent Reply Due Reply Received
Aidan Smyth MHDC Archaeology & Planning Advisor 18/05/2026 08/06/2026
Cllr B J Williams Martley Ward 18/05/2026 08/06/2026
Highways County Highways 18/05/2026 08/06/2026
MHDC Natural Heritage & Biodiversity Officer MHDC Natural Heritage & Biodiversity 18/05/2026 08/06/2026
WRS - Contaminated Land and Nuisance Worcestershire Regulatory Services 18/05/2026 08/06/2026

Constraints List


Constraints List
Paper: Berrows Journal - Thursday
Outside SWDP Development Boundary
CIL009 - Non-Urban Area
Water Supply. If Major Application consultation required with Water Supply Company
Policy Case HLA - MHDC/517/HOU. Cockshoot Farm, Wichenford, Worcester, WR6 6YL. Notification for Prior Approval for the proposed change of use of an Agricultural Building to one Dwellinghouse (Class C3), and for building operations reasonably necessary for the conversion. Open Market. Small windfall (HLA only)
Pre-SWDPR - SWDP 15: Designated Rural Areas
Pre-SWDPR - SWDP 5: Protect and Enhance
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
Public Right of Way: Type- Footpath. Path No- WI-527 C
No associated appeals