Application Number M/24/00445/CU
Status Application Approved

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  • Application
    Valid
    29/04/2024
  • Consultation
    End
    19/06/2024
  • Committee
    Meeting
    N/A
  • Decision

    Approval
  • Decision
    Date
    01/07/2024
  • Appeal
    Started
    N/A
  • Appeal
    Decision
    N/A
Summary
Application Number M/24/00445/CU
Location Address Bluebell Cottage Dragons Lane Leigh Sinton Malvern WR13 5EB
Proposal Retrospective change of use of land from meadow/garden area to holiday accommodation consisting of 3 x wooden 2 berth pods, 1 x 2 berth Shepherd Hut and 1 x Communal shower/toilet block and kitchenette. Within the meadow area there is also a wooden gazebo
Status Approval
Application Type Change of use
Appeal Decision N/A

Important Dates
Application Received Date 15/04/2024
Application Valid Date 29/04/2024
Consultation Start Date 02/05/2024
Site Visited / Site Notice Date
Consultation End 19/06/2024
Advert Expiry
Committee Date (if applicable)
Committee Agenda
Decision Date 01/07/2024

Further Information
Expected Decision Level Delegated
Case Officer Frances Fleming
Parish Malvern CP, Leigh CP
Ward Alfrick, Leigh & Rushwick Ward, West Ward
Applicant Mrs Deborah White, Bluebell Retreat Glamping
Agent Mrs Deborah White, Bluebell Retreat Glamping
Agent Address Bluebell Cottage Dragons Lane Leigh Sinton Malvern Worcestershire WR13 5EB

Condition Details / Information Notes
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 – Bluebell Retreat Glamping - Block Plan Bluebell Retreat Glamping - Gazebo Elevations Bluebell Retreat Glamping - Toilet, Kitchen & Shower Room Elevations Bluebell Retreat Glamping - Shepherds Hut Elevations Bluebell Retreat Glamping - Pod Elevations Site Plan 1:1250 Planning, Design Access and Water Management Statement Reason: To define the permission.
Unless indicated on the approved plan(s) to be removed, all existing trees and hedges on the application site, or branches from trees on adjacent land that overhang the application site, shall be retained and shall not be felled or pruned or otherwise removed within the construction period and then for a period of five years from the completion of the development without the previous written consent of the local planning authority. If any retained tree/hedge is removed, uprooted or destroyed or dies, replacement planting shall be carried out in the first available planting season, in accordance with details to be approved in writing by the local planning authority. Reason - To prevent existing trees/hedges from being damaged during construction work and to preserve the amenities of the locality. In accordance with policies SWDP21, SWDP22 and SWDP25 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan.
The holiday let units hereby approved shall be occupied for holiday purposes only and shall not be occupied as a person or persons’ sole, or main place of residence. Reason: The holiday unit would be situated in the open countryside, outside any defined settlement boundary where new residential development will be strictly controlled. The proposed unit/accommodation is only acceptable as a holiday let in accordance with policy SWDP36 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan. To grant permission without such a condition would be contrary to policy SWDP2 and SWDP36 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan.
Within 6 months of the date of the decision, 5 bird nesting features shall be installed within the application site and shall remain thereafter. Nest boxes should be erected out of reach of predators, at a height of 1.5 to 5 metres. They are best directed facing between south-east and north to avoid direct sunlight and heavy rain. 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.
This permission allows for the siting of 4 holiday units (1 shepherds hut and 3 glamping pods) as well as a facilities building and a wooden gazebo. There shall be no more than 4 holiday units in total placed on the application site at any one time. Reason - To define the permission hereby granted and to ensure the appearance of the site is satisfactory and causes no harm to the visual amenities of the area in line with policy SWDP25 and SWDP36 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan 2016
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.

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 Document Type▶ Date ▶ Description ▶ File Size ▶ Drawing/Rev Number ▶
Application Documents
01. Application Form 15/04/2024 Applicationformredacted (423kb) -
01. Application Form 02/05/2024 Initial Consultee List 24.00445 (100kb) -
02. Supporting Information 03/05/2024 Design & Access Statement including Water Management Statement (14kb) -
02. Supporting Information 15/04/2024 Img 5732 Amenity area (7657kb) -
02. Supporting Information 15/04/2024 Leviathan Walled Chunky Gazebo W5m X D3m (470kb) -
03. Photo 15/04/2024 Img 7923 Shepherds Hut (211kb) -
03. Photo 15/04/2024 Img 2130 Pod (668kb) -
03. Photo 15/04/2024 Img 2149 Lake (359kb) -
03. Photo 15/04/2024 Img 8167 Car Park (238kb) -
03. Photo 15/04/2024 Img 5706 Gazebo (6784kb) -
Application Plans
04. Site / Location Plan 15/04/2024 Site Location Plan A4 (217kb) -
04. Site / Location Plan 15/04/2024 Location Plan - for info only (384kb) -
04a. Block Plan 15/04/2024 Block Plan A2 (427kb) -
06. Proposed Plans 15/04/2024 Pod Plan & Elevations A3 (403kb) -
06. Proposed Plans 15/04/2024 Shepherds Hut Plan & Elevations A3 (357kb) -
06. Proposed Plans 15/04/2024 Toilet, Kitchen & Shower Room Facility Plan & Elevations A3 (425kb) -
06. Proposed Plans 29/04/2024 Gazebo Elevations A3.pdf (439kb) -
Neighbour and Other Response
08. Response - Neighbour and Other 08/05/2024 Lorna Robinson Visit Worcestershire, County Hall, Worcester, WR5 2NP (79kb) -
08. Response - Neighbour and Other 11/05/2024 Lisa Waring 12 Alcester Road Finstall Bromsgrove B601EJ (77kb) -
08. Response - Neighbour and Other 12/05/2024 Isabel vanderheeren 103b bewdley hill, KIdderminster (76kb) -
Statutory Consultee Response
09. Response - Statutory Consultee 14/05/2024 Highways - County Highways (74kb) -
09. Response - Statutory Consultee 17/05/2024 Mr G Simms - Forestry Commission Of England (76kb) -
09. Response - Statutory Consultee 29/05/2024 Anna Briggs - Leigh and Bransford Parish Council (73kb) -
09. Response - Statutory Consultee 30/05/2024 Cons (74kb) -
09a. Response - Statutory Consultee Attachment 14/05/2024 Highways (61kb) -
09a. Response - Statutory Consultee Attachment 17/05/2024 Mr G Simms (188kb) -
Decision
11. Decision Information 01/07/2024 Delegated Report (36kb) -
12. Decision Notice 01/07/2024 Decision Notice (52kb) -

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
Isabel vanderheeren 103b bewdley hill KIdderminster 12/05/2024
Lisa Waring 12 Alcester Road Finstall Bromsgrove B601EJ 11/05/2024
Lorna Robinson Visit Worcestershire County Hall Worcester WR5 2NP 08/05/2024
Occupier Fishing Tackle Shop At Leigh Sinton Farm And Nurseries Ltd Lower Interfields MALVERN WR14 1UU 02/05/2024
Occupier Lakeside Cafe Leigh Sinton Farm And Nurseries Ltd Lower Interfields MALVERN WR14 1UU 02/05/2024

Consultee List


Name Organisation Sent Reply Due Reply Received
Defence Estates Safeguarding 02/05/2024 23/05/2024
Aidan Smyth MHDC Archaeology & Planning Advisor 02/05/2024 23/05/2024
Anna Briggs Leigh and Bransford Parish Council 02/05/2024 23/05/2024
Asset Protection Team Severn Trent Water Limited 02/05/2024 23/05/2024
Cllr J W Raine Malvern West Ward 02/05/2024 23/05/2024
Cllr N McVey Malvern West Ward 02/05/2024 23/05/2024
Cllr Peter Whatley Alfrick, Leigh & Rushwick Ward 02/05/2024 23/05/2024
Cllr Sarah Rouse Alfrick, Leigh & Rushwick Ward 02/05/2024 23/05/2024
Consultation Service Natural England 02/05/2024 23/05/2024
Drainage Engineer Engineers - S.W. Land Drainage Partnership 02/05/2024 23/05/2024
Highways County Highways 02/05/2024 23/05/2024
MHDC Economic Development MHDC Economic Development 02/05/2024 23/05/2024
MHDC Legal Services MHDC Legal Services 02/05/2024 23/05/2024
MHDC Natural Heritage & Biodiversity Officer MHDC Natural Heritage & Biodiversity 02/05/2024 23/05/2024
MHDC Tree and Landscape Officer MHDC Tree and Landscape Officer 02/05/2024 23/05/2024
Mr G Simms Forestry Commission Of England 02/05/2024 23/05/2024
Town Council Clerk Malvern Town Council 02/05/2024 23/05/2024
Woodland Trust Woodland Trust 02/05/2024 23/05/2024
Worcestershire Wildlife Trust Worcestershire Wildlife Trust 02/05/2024 23/05/2024

Constraints List


Constraints List
Neighbourhood Plan: NPA Boundaries
Paper: Berrows Journal - Thursday
CIL009 - Non-Urban Area
Surface Water: 1 in 30 extent.
Surface Water: 1 in 100 extent.
Paper: Malvern Gazette - Friday
Interferometer Area. INFER/7017 -
Outside SWDP Development Boundary
Site of Special Scientific Interest within 500m
Ancient Woodland within 100m
TPO REF: TPO/M/290 (1997). ADDRESS: Leigh Brook Cottage Dragons Lane Leigh Sinton Malvern WR13 5EB
Flood Zone 2. If Application is a Major (PS2 1-6) consultation required with L.L.F.A and Severn Trent (Welsh Water if in Bockleton Parish)
Flood Zone 3. If Application is a Major (PS2 1-6) consultation required with L.L.F.A and Severn Trent (Welsh Water if in Bockleton Parish)
Water Supply. If Major Application consultation required with Severn Trent (Welsh Water if in Bockleton Parish)
SWDP 15: Designated Rural Areas
SWDP 5: Protect and Enhance
SWDP 2: Significant Gap
Surface Water: 1 in 1000 extent
SWDP 22: Site of Special Scientific Interest
SWDP 22: Sites Of Regional Or Local Wildlife Importance
Local Wildlife Site within 100m: Carey's Brook
No associated appeals