| Application Number | M/26/00766/HP |
| Status | Application Approved |
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Valid19/05/2026 -
Consultation
End24/06/2026 -
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MeetingN/A -
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Date14/07/2026 -
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| Summary | |
| Application Number | M/26/00766/HP |
| Location Address | Winnall Cottage Church Lane Little Witley Worcester WR6 6LP |
| Proposal | Demolition of single storey extensions and proposed new two storey and single storey extensions to dwelling. Proposed new detached garage with office in roof space. (Variation of condition3 of planning permission M/24/00690/HP) |
| Status | Approval |
| Application Type | Householder Planning |
| Appeal Decision | N/A |
| Important Dates | |
| Application Received Date | 19/05/2026 |
| Application Valid Date | 19/05/2026 |
| Consultation Start Date | 21/05/2026 |
| Site Visited / Site Notice Date | |
| Consultation End | 24/06/2026 |
| Advert Expiry | 18/06/2026 |
| Committee Date (if applicable) | |
| Committee Agenda | |
| Decision Date | 14/07/2026 |
| Further Information | |
| Expected Decision Level | Delegated |
| Case Officer | Hazel Smith |
| Parish | Little Witley CP |
| Ward | Baldwin Ward |
| Applicant | Mr Simon Mcelroy |
| Agent | Mr Simon Mcelroy |
| Agent Address | Tanglewood Bristol Road Lower WESTON-SUPER-MARE BS23 2TL |
| Condition Details / Information Notes |
| The development hereby permitted must be commenced not later than the expiration of three years from the date of the original permission M/24/00690/HP dated 14/05/2025. Reason: To conform with the requirements of Sections 73 and 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended). |
| 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 SWDP29 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan 2016. |
| 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 – FP03B Block & Location Plan FP04A Sketch Interpretation FP05C Proposed Garage Plans & Elevations Reason: To define the permission. |
| The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in strict accordance with the recommendations set out in the Bat Survey report carried out by Focus Environmental consultants dated June 2024 and submitted with this application. In particular section 1.1 Mitigation Strategy and section 1.2 Compensation & Enhancement Strategy. Reason: To ensure the development contributes to the conservation and enhancement of biodiversity within the site and the wider area in accordance with policy SWDP22 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan. |
| 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; - considering the imposition of conditions. In such ways the Council has demonstrated a positive and proactive manner in seeking solutions to problems arising in relation to the planning application. |
| Due to the presence of a bat 'roost' within the property, a licence is required from Natural England prior to any works commencing on site. Further information about species licensing and legislation can be obtained from the Species Licensing Service on 0117 3728000 or Natural England on 01453 764450. |
| If evidence of archaeological material is found during any part of the construction works as approved, work should stop immediately and a qualified Archaeologist contacted for advice on the best way to proceed. All contractors working on site should be made aware of the advice and provided with the relevant contact details. |
| The garage hereby permitted shall not be occupied at any time other than for purposes ancillary or incidentally to the residential use of the dwelling known as Winnall Cottage. The development shall not be used as an independent self contained dwelling no for business purposes separate from the dwelling known as Winnall 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. |
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| Document Type | Date | Description | File Size | Drawing/Rev Number | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Documents | |||||
| 01. Application Form | 19/05/2026 | Applicationformredacted | (238kb) | - | |
| 02. Supporting Information | 19/05/2026 | Covering Letter 18.05.2026 | (42kb) | - | |
| Application Plans | |||||
| 05. Existing Plans | 19/05/2026 | Garage Plans And Elevations | (272kb) | Fp05b - | |
| 06. Proposed Plans | 19/05/2026 | Garage Plans And Elevations | (437kb) | Fp05c - | |
| Statutory Consultee Response | |||||
| 09. Response - Statutory Consultee | 21/05/2026 | Cllr Pam Cumming - Baldwin Ward | (74kb) | - | |
| 09. Response - Statutory Consultee | 30/05/2026 | Cllr Paul Cumming - Baldwin Ward | (75kb) | - | |
| Decision | |||||
| 11. Decision Information | 14/07/2026 | Delegated Report | (169kb) | - | |
| 12. Decision Notice | 14/07/2026 | Decision Notice | (183kb) | - | |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Avalon Bank Road Little Witley WORCESTER WR6 6LS | 21/05/2026 | |
| Barnside Bank Road Little Witley WORCESTER WR6 6LS | 21/05/2026 | |
| Carn Brae Church Lane Little Witley WORCESTER WR6 6LP | 21/05/2026 | |
| Hollybank Church Lane Little Witley WORCESTER WR6 6LP | 21/05/2026 | |
| New Bungalow Bank Road Little Witley WORCESTER WR6 6LS | 21/05/2026 | |
| Rosemary Cottage Church Lane Little Witley WORCESTER WR6 6LP | 21/05/2026 | |
| The Cedars 3 Witley Heights Bank Road Little Witley WORCESTER WR6 6LS | 21/05/2026 | |
| The School House Church Lane Little Witley WORCESTER WR6 6LP | 21/05/2026 |
Consultee List
| Name | Organisation | Sent | Reply Due | Reply Received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aidan Smyth | MHDC Archaeology & Planning Advisor | 21/05/2026 | 11/06/2026 | |
| Carole Hirst | Little Witley Parish Council | 21/05/2026 | 11/06/2026 | |
| Cllr Pam Cumming | Baldwin Ward | 21/05/2026 | 11/06/2026 | |
| Cllr Paul Cumming | Baldwin Ward | 21/05/2026 | 11/06/2026 | |
| Drainage Engineer | Engineers - S.W. Land Drainage Partnership | 21/05/2026 | 11/06/2026 | |
| Highways | County Highways | 21/05/2026 | 11/06/2026 | |
| MHDC Natural Heritage & Biodiversity Officer | MHDC Natural Heritage & Biodiversity | 21/05/2026 | 11/06/2026 |
Constraints List
| Constraints List |
| Paper: Berrows Journal - Thursday |
| SWDPR 29: Malvern Hills SSSI Mitigation Strategy Zone of Influence |
| CIL009 - Non-Urban Area |
| Water Supply. If Major Application consultation required with Water Supply Company |
| Pre-SWDPR - SWDP 15: Designated Rural Areas |
| Pre-SWDPR - SWDP 2: Development Strategy and Settlement Hierarchy, Little Witley Settlement Development Boundary |
| Pre-SWDPR - SWDP 5: Protect and Enhance |
| SWDPR 19: Designated Rural Areas-Meeting Affordable Housing Needs |
| SWDPR South Worcestershire Boundary: Malvern Hills District Council |
| Listed Buildings Affect Setting 25m Buffer - Grade II. H.E Ref: 1082671. Listed Building. Rosemary Cottage. LB/1082671 |
| Listed Buildings Affect Setting 25m Buffer - Grade II. H.E Ref: 1082670. Listed Building. The Old School House. LB/1082670 |
| No associated appeals |
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