Application Number M/26/01092/FUL
Status Application Approved

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  • Application
    Valid
    17/07/2026
  • Consultation
    End
    12/08/2026
  • Committee
    Meeting
    N/A
  • Decision

    Approval
  • Decision
    Date
    10/09/2026
  • Appeal
    Started
    N/A
  • Appeal
    Decision
    N/A
Summary
Application Number M/26/01092/FUL
Location Address Holt Village Hall Holt Heath
Proposal Demolition of existing village hall and erection of a new hall. - (Variation of Conditions 3 and 8 of planning permission M/24/00870/FUL)
Status Approval
Application Type Full planning permission
Appeal Decision N/A

Important Dates
Application Received Date 17/07/2026
Application Valid Date 17/07/2026
Consultation Start Date 22/07/2026
Site Visited / Site Notice Date
Consultation End 12/08/2026
Advert Expiry
Committee Date (if applicable)
Committee Agenda
Decision Date 10/09/2026

Further Information
Expected Decision Level Delegated
Case Officer Anna Priestley-Clarke
Parish Holt CP
Ward Hallow & Holt Ward
Applicant Mr Gary Timlin
Agent Mr Nick Carroll, Nick Carroll Architects Ltd.
Agent Address 43 Broad Street Worcester WR1 3LR

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/24/00870/FUL dated 16th August 2024. Reason: To conform with the requirements of Sections 73 and 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended).
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: - 01 Revision P1 (OS MAP/Location Plan) - 02 Revision P1 (Proposed Ground Floor Plan) - 03 Revision F2 (Proposed Elevations North and West) - 04 Revision F2 (Proposed Elevations South and East) - 01 Revision C Proposed Site Plan - Proposed Habitat Map Holt Village Hall January 2026 V1.1 Reason: To define the permission.
With the exception of the green roof, the development hereby permitted shall be carried out in strict accordance with the recommendations set out in the Ecological Impact Assessment & Biodiversity Net Gain Assessment report by Sharpe Ecology Ltd dated June 2024 and submitted with this application. In particular:- - A pre-commencement check will be carried out by a licensed ecologist. - The removal of roof tiles, and other roof structures as deemed necessary, should to be carried out by hand and under the direct supervision of a licensed ecologist, with no timing constraints. - If any bat is encountered on site, it will be left in situ and works will cease until an appropriate course of action has been agreed in writing with the ecologist. - The provision of 2-3 bat boxes located on the retained pedunculate oak tree. - The planting of native tree species of local provenance and the creation of a new species-rich hedgerow. Reason: To ensure the development contributes to the conservation and enhancement of biodiversity within the site and the wider area in accordance with policy SWDPR 29 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review.
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.
The Development hereby approved shall not be brought into use until the access, turning area and parking facilities shown on Drawing 01 Rev C (Proposed Site Plan) has been provided. These areas shall thereafter be retained and kept available for their respective approved uses at all times. Reason: In the interests of highway safety and to ensure the free flow of traffic using the adjoining highway and to comply with Policy SWDPR 28 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review.
The Development hereby approved shall not be brought into use until the existing vehicular access has been permanently closed in accordance with details that shall have first been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To ensure the safe and free flow of traffic using the adjoining highway and to comply with Policy SWDPR 28 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review.
The Development hereby approved shall not be occupied until any new access gates have been set back 5 metres from the adjoining carriageway edge, and made to open inwards only. The gates shall thereafter be maintained as such. Reason: In the interests of highway safety and to comply with Policy SWDPR 28 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review.
Before the first use/occupation of the development hereby permitted a scheme of landscaping to include the green walls shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The landscaping scheme shall include:- (i) a plan(s) showing details of all existing trees and hedges on the application site. The plan should include, for each tree/hedge, the accurate position, canopy spread and species, together with an indication of any proposals for felling/pruning and any proposed changes in ground level, or other works to be carried out, within the canopy spread. (ii) a plan(s) showing the layout of proposed tree, hedge and shrub planting and grass areas. (iii) a schedule of proposed planting (including for the green walls) - indicating species, sizes at time of planting and numbers/densities of plants. (iv) a written specification outlining cultivation and other operations associated with plant and grass establishment (including for the green walls). (v) a schedule of maintenance, including for the green walls, including watering and the control of competitive weed growth, for a minimum period of five years from first planting. All planting and seeding/turfing shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details in the first planting and seeding/turfing seasons following the completion or first occupation/use of the development, whichever is the sooner. The planting shall be maintained in accordance with the approved schedule of maintenance. Any trees or plants which, within a period of five years from the completion of the planting, die, are removed or become seriously damaged or diseased shall be replaced in the next planting season with others of similar size and species. Reason: To ensure the proposed development does not have an adverse effect on the character and appearance of the area in accordance with policies SWDPR 28 and SWDPR 34 of South Worcestershire Development Plan Review.
Prior to the occupation/first use of any part of the development hereby permitted details of renewable or low carbon energy generating facilities to be incorporated as part of the development shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The details shall demonstrate that at least 20% of the predicted energy requirements of the development will be met through the use of renewable/low carbon energy generating facilities. The approved facilities shall be provided prior to any part of the development hereby permitted being first occupied or in accordance with a timetable submitted to and approved by the local planning authority as part of the details required by this condition. Reason: To ensure the proposed development includes sufficient renewable/low carbon energy generating facilities to comply with Policy SWDPR 37 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review.
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.
The premises shall be used for a Community Hall and Meeting Place and for no other purpose, including any other purpose in Class F2 of the Schedule to the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended), or in any provision equivalent to that Class in any statutory instrument revoking and re-enacting that Order with or without modification. Reason: Other uses within that Use Class may not be acceptable to the Local Planning Authority in this location having regard to the character and amenities of the area, and community provision, in accordance with Policies SWDPR 28 and SWDPR 47 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review.

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Document Type Date Description File Size Drawing/Rev Number
Application Documents
Biodiversity Net Gain
Application Plans
Statutory Consultee Response
Decision
Planning Application Documents

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
1 Cherry Orchard Holt Heath WORCESTER WR6 6ND 22/07/2026
1 The Heath Holt Heath WORCESTER WR6 6NE 22/07/2026
11 The Heath Holt Heath WORCESTER WR6 6NE 22/07/2026
2 Cherry Orchard Holt Heath WORCESTER WR6 6ND 22/07/2026
3 Cherry Orchard Holt Heath WORCESTER WR6 6ND 22/07/2026
1 Pool Cottages Holt Heath WORCESTER WR6 6NA 22/07/2026

Consultee List


Name Organisation Sent Reply Due Reply Received
Cllr Dean Clarke Hallow & Holt Ward 22/07/2026 12/08/2026
Drainage Engineer Engineers - S.W. Land Drainage Partnership 22/07/2026 12/08/2026
Highways County Highways 22/07/2026 12/08/2026
Ms Caroline Lightfoot Holt Parish Council 22/07/2026 12/08/2026

Constraints List


Constraints List
CIL009 - Non-Urban Area
Surface Water: 1 in 100 extent.
Surface Water: 1 in 1000 extent
Flooding Incident BWB Reported Area. If Major (PS2 1-6) consultees - L.L.F.A
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, Holt Heath Settlement Development Boundary
Pre-SWDPR - SWDP 5: Protect and Restore
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
SWDPR03: Settlement Development Boundary. Holt Heath.
SWDPR South Worcestershire Boundary: Malvern Hills District Council
SWDPR 29: Malvern Hills SSSI Mitigation Strategy Zone of Influence
SWDPR 43: Terrace and Glacial Sand and Gravel-Minerals and Waste Safeguarding
Paper: Berrows Journal - Thursday
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