Application Number M/23/00341/FUL
Status Application Approved

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  • Application
    Valid
    16/03/2023
  • Consultation
    End
    14/08/2023
  • Committee
    Meeting
    N/A
  • Decision

    Approval
  • Decision
    Date
    13/05/2024
  • Appeal
    Started
    N/A
  • Appeal
    Decision
    N/A
Summary
Application Number M/23/00341/FUL
Location Address Red Lion Witley Road Holt Heath Worcester WR6 6LX
Proposal Erection of two dwellings
Status Approval
Application Type Full planning permission
Appeal Decision N/A

Important Dates
Application Received Date 09/03/2023
Application Valid Date 16/03/2023
Consultation Start Date 20/03/2023
Site Visited / Site Notice Date
Consultation End 14/08/2023
Advert Expiry
Committee Date (if applicable)
Committee Agenda
Decision Date 13/05/2024

Further Information
Expected Decision Level Delegated
Case Officer Hayley Jones
Parish Holt CP
Ward Hallow & Holt Ward
Applicant Mr George Windsor
Agent Mr Ben Palmer
Agent Address HG Design Ltd 18 Seal Close Sutton Coldfield West Midlands B76 1FJ

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 – HGD21-179 1.1 Rev L and 1.2 Rev J. Reason: To define the permission.
No building operations hereby permitted shall commence until details of the materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the dwellings hereby permitted have been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. Reason - To ensure that the new materials are in keeping with the surroundings and/or represent quality design in accordance with policy SWDP21 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan.
Prior to the commencement of development an arboricultural method statement for the removal of tarmac and protection of trees shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The tarmac shall be removed in accordance with the approved method. Reason - To prevent existing trees/hedges from being damaged during construction work and to preserve the amenities of the locality. In accordance with policies SWDP 21 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan.
Prior to the first occupation of the dwelling hereby approved secure parking for cycles to comply with the Council’s standards shall be provided within the curtilage of each dwelling and these facilities shall thereafter be retained for the parking of cycles only. Reason - To comply with the Council’s parking standards
Unless otherwise agreed by the Local Planning Authority development, other than that required to be carried out as part of an approved scheme of remediation, must not commence until conditions 1 to 6 have been complied with: 1. A preliminary risk assessment must be carried out. This study shall take the form of a Phase I desk study and site walkover and shall include the identification of previous site uses, potential contaminants that might reasonably be expected given those uses and any other relevant information. The preliminary risk assessment report shall contain a diagrammatical representation (conceptual model) based on the information above and shall include all potential contaminants, sources and receptors to determine whether a site investigation is required and this should be detailed in a report supplied to the Local Planning Authority. The risk assessment must be approved in writing before any development takes place. 2. Where an unacceptable risk is identified a scheme for detailed site investigation must be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to being undertaken. The scheme must be designed to assess the nature and extent of any contamination and must be led by the findings of the preliminary risk assessment. The investigation and risk assessment scheme must be compiled by competent persons and must be designed in accordance with the Environment Agency’s “Land Contamination: Risk Management” guidance. 3. Detailed site investigation and risk assessment must be undertaken and a written report of the findings produced. This report must be approved by the Local Planning Authority prior to any development taking place. The investigation and risk assessment must be undertaken by competent persons and must be conducted in accordance with the Environment Agency’s “Land Contamination: Risk Management” guidance. 4. Where identified as necessary a detailed remediation scheme to bring the site to a condition suitable for the intended use by removing unacceptable risks to identified receptors must be prepared and is subject to the approval of the Local Planning Authority in advance of undertaking. The remediation scheme must ensure that the site will not qualify as Contaminated Land under Part 2A Environmental Protection Act 1990 in relation to the intended use of the land after remediation. 5. The approved remediation scheme must be carried out in accordance with its terms prior to the commencement of development, other than that required to carry out remediation, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. 6. Following the completion of the measures identified in the approved remediation scheme a validation report that demonstrates the effectiveness of the remediation carried out must be produced, and is subject to the approval of the Local Planning Authority prior to the occupation of any buildings. 7. In the event that contamination is found at any time when carrying out the approved development that was not previously identified it must be reported in writing immediately to the Local Planning Authority. An investigation and risk assessment must be undertaken and where necessary a remediation scheme must be prepared, these will be subject to the approval of the Local Planning Authority. Following the completion of any measures identified in the approved remediation scheme a validation report must be prepared, which is subject to the approval in writing of the Local Planning Authority prior to the occupation of any buildings. Reason To ensure that risks from land contamination to the future users of the land and neighbouring land are minimised, together with those to controlled waters, property and ecological systems, and to ensure that the development can be carried out safely without unacceptable risks to workers, neighbours and other offsite receptors
Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved a scheme for surface water drainage shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Prior to submission of the scheme an assessment shall be carried out into the potential of disposing of surface water by means of a sustainable drainage system (SuDS), and the results of this assessment shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority. If infiltration techniques are used then the plan shall include the details of field percolation tests. There shall be no increase in surface water run-off from the site compared to the existing pre-application greenfield run-off rate up to a 1 in 100 year storm event plus 40% allowance for climate change. The scheme shall provide an appropriate level of runoff treatment. The scheme shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details before the development is first brought into use. Where a sustainable drainage scheme is to be provided, the submitted details shall: i. provide information about the design storm period and intensity, the method employed to delay and control the surface water discharged from the site and the measures taken to prevent pollution of the receiving groundwater and/or surface waters; ii. include a timetable for its implementation; iii. provide a management and maintenance plan for the lifetime of the development which shall include robust arrangements to secure the operation of the scheme throughout its lifetime. Reason: To ensure a satisfactory means of disposal for surface water without increasing the risk of flooding to the site or elsewhere.
Before the commencement of construction works on the development hereby permitted OR Before the first use/occupation of the development hereby permitted a scheme of landscaping 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 - 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. (v) a schedule of maintenance, 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 SWDP21 and SWDP25 of South Worcestershire Development Plan.
Before the first use/occupation of the development hereby permitted a plan indicating the positions, design, materials and type of boundary treatment to be erected shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority The boundary treatment shall be completed before [the first use/occupation of the development hereby permitted ] or [in accordance with a timetable agreed in writing by the local planning authority]. Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details. Reason - To protect the amenities of properties and ensure the proposed development does not have an adverse effect on the character and appearance of the area in accordance with policies SWDP21 and SWDP25 of South Worcestershire Development Plan..
Prior to the occupation 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 10% 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 27 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan 2016.
Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (as amended) (or any order revoking, re-enacting, substituting, amending, extending, consolidating, replacing or modifying that Order), no restricted works, additions, extensions or external alterations new windows or other openings, building or enclosure, swimming or other pool required for a purpos incidental to the enjoyment of the dwelling house other than those expressly authorised by this permission shall be constructed/carried out on the application site following the completion/first use of the development hereby permitted. Reason: The protect the amenity of occupiers in accordance with SWDP 21 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:- providing pre-application advice, seeking amendments to the proposed development following receipt of the application and the completion of a s.106 legal agreement In such ways the Council has demonstrated a positive and proactive manner in seeking solutions to problems arising in relation to the planning application.
The applicants attention is drawn to the existence of an agreement made under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended), and the restrictions imposed therein.

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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.


Name Address Sent Reply Received
Caroline Lightfoot 1 Pool Cottages Holt Heath WORCESTER WR6 6NA 27/03/2024
Neil Gibson 1 Hurst Cottages Little Witley WORCESTER WR6 6LL 08/07/2023
Sheila Ellwood The Forge Witley Road Holt Heath WORCESTER WR6 6LX 24/04/2023
TAE BROOKES AND BENTLEY FARMS LIMITED Bentley Court Holt Heath WORCESTER WR6 6TX 10/04/2023
Tom Vale Heath Cottage Witley Road Holt Heath WORCESTER WR6 6LX 13/08/2023
William Peter Winney 2 Red Lion Cottages Holt Heath WORCESTER WR6 6LZ 14/04/2023
D Bridgford 3 Red Lion Cottages Holt Heath WORCESTER WR6 6LZ 20/03/2023
Dr Murray Andrews Flat 4, Bishops House, 18 Lansdowne Crescent, Worcester WR3 8JH 20/03/2023
Lisa Porter 17 Cherry Orchard Holt Heath WORCESTER WR6 6ND 20/03/2023
N.Wilson 4 Red Lion Cottages Holt Heath WORCESTER WR6 6LZ 20/03/2023
Occupier Heath Farm Witley Road Holt Heath WORCESTER WR6 6LX 20/03/2023
Occupier Owners Accommodation Red Lion Witley Road Holt Heath WORCESTER WR6 6LX 20/03/2023
Peter Winney 2 Red Lion Cottages Holt Heath WORCESTER WR6 6LZ 20/03/2023
Rebecca 7 Apple Tree Close Holt Heath WORCESTER WR6 6NU 20/03/2023
Sheila Ellwood The Forge Witley Road Holt Heath WORCESTER WR6 6LX 20/03/2023
Susie Moseley 28 Cherry Orchard Holt Heath WORCESTER WR6 6ND 20/03/2023
Tom Vale Heath Cottage Witley Road Holt Heath WORCESTER WR6 6LX 20/03/2023

Consultee List


Name Organisation Sent Reply Due Reply Received
Drainage Engineer Engineers - S.W. Land Drainage Partnership 20/03/2023 10/04/2023 23/03/2023
Highways County Highways 20/03/2023 10/04/2023 13/04/2023
MHDC Tree and Landscape Officer MHDC Tree and Landscape Officer 20/03/2023 10/04/2023 26/06/2023
Ms Caroline Lightfoot Holt Parish Council 20/03/2023 10/04/2023 08/04/2023
WCC - Minerals & Waste Policy WCC - Minerals & Waste Policy 20/03/2023 10/04/2023
Worcester Regulatory Services Contaminated Land Worcestershire Regulatory Services 20/03/2023 10/04/2023 31/03/2023
Worcestershire & Herefordshire LMC Ltd Local Medical Committee 20/03/2023 10/04/2023
Worcestershire Regulatory Services - Nuisance Worcestershire Regulatory Services 20/03/2023 10/04/2023 20/03/2023
Highways County Highways 31/07/2023 14/08/2023 08/08/2023
Ms Caroline Lightfoot Holt Parish Council 31/07/2023 14/08/2023

Constraints List


Constraints List
Paper: Berrows Journal - Thursday
CIL009 - Non-Urban Area
Flooding Incident BWB Reported Area. If Major (PS2 1-6) consultees - L.L.F.A
Minerals - Sand And Gravel
Water Supply. If Major Application consultation required with Severn Trent (Welsh Water if in Bockleton Parish)
Asset of Community Value Info exists. Refer to Assets of Community Value Register on our website
SWDP 15: Designated Rural Areas
SWDP 2: Development Boundary
SWDP 5: Protect and Restore
SWDP 32: Sand and Gravel
No associated appeals