Application Number M/24/01379/FUL
Status Application Approved

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  • Application
    Valid
    07/01/2025
  • Consultation
    End
    29/01/2025
  • Committee
    Meeting
    N/A
  • Decision

    Approval
  • Decision
    Date
    14/11/2025
  • Appeal
    Started
    N/A
  • Appeal
    Decision
    N/A
Summary
Application Number M/24/01379/FUL
Location Address The Fold Bransford Worcester WR6 5JB
Proposal Proposed Polythene Tunnel and growing areas; erection of water tank and timber shed; proposed Plant Sales area with timber retail cabin; compost sales area
Status Approval
Application Type Full planning permission
Appeal Decision N/A

Important Dates
Application Received Date 01/10/2024
Application Valid Date 07/01/2025
Consultation Start Date 08/01/2025
Site Visited / Site Notice Date
Consultation End 29/01/2025
Advert Expiry
Committee Date (if applicable)
Committee Agenda
Decision Date 14/11/2025

Further Information
Expected Decision Level Delegated
Case Officer Marcel Grater
Parish Bransford CP
Ward Alfrick, Leigh & Rushwick Ward
Applicant Mr William Tooby, The Fold
Agent Mr Simon Kirton, Zero Energy Architecture
Agent Address Studio 5 The Fold Bransford WR6 5JB

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 – 110D, 111C, 112C, 113B. Reason: To define the permission.
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.
The development hereby permitted shall not be open to customers outside the following hours of: Monday to Friday: 09:00-18:00 Saturday: 09:00-17:00 Sunday and Bank Holidays: 10:00-16:00. Reason:- To ensure the proposal preserves residential amenity and to prevent unacceptable noise pollution to the detriment of human health contrary to policy SWDP31 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan.
Prior to the first use of the development hereby approved, a scheme of biodiversity enhancements shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The enhancement plan shall reflect the requirements of the Biodiversity Gain Plan and shall include the following: (i) a plan(s) showing the layout of proposed tree, hedge and shrub planting and grass areas. (ii) a schedule of proposed planting - indicating species, sizes at time of planting and numbers/densities of plants. (iii) a written specification outlining cultivation and other operations associated with plant and grass establishment. (iv) a schedule of maintenance for a 30-year period, including watering and the control of competitive weed growth, for a minimum establishment 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 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 that the proposed development delivers a biodiversity net gain in accordance with Schedule 7A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and SWDP22 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan.
Prior to the first use of the development hereby approved, details of the final Boundary Treatments shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. All boundary fencing shall include mammal gates/gaps to ensure permeability for small mammals. The agreed details shall be retained thereafter. Reason: To ensure that the proposed development contributes to the conservation and enhancement of biodiversity within the site, and to ensure the proposal harmonises with the surroundings in accordance with policies SWDP21, SWDP22 and SWDP25 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan 2016.
The approved Biodiversity Gain Plan shall be implemented in accordance with the details and timescale agreed within the Plan and maintained thereafter in accordance with the approved Landscaping Scheme. Reason: To ensure that the proposed development delivers a biodiversity net gain in accordance with Schedule 7A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and SWDP22 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan
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 immediately to the Local Planning Authority. The applicant is advised to immediately seek the advice of an independent geo-environmental consultant experienced in contaminated land risk assessment, including intrusive investigations and remediation.No further works should be undertaken in the areas of suspected contamination, other than that work required to be carried out as part of an approved remediation scheme, unless otherwise agreed by the Local Planning Authority, until requirements 1 to 4 below have been complied with: 1. Detailed site investigation and risk assessment must be undertaken by competent persons in accordance with the Environment Agency's 'Land Contamination: Risk Management' guidance and a written report of the findings produced. The risk assessment must be designed to assess the nature and extent of suspected contamination and approved by the Local Planning Authority prior to any further development taking place. 2. 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. 3. The approved remediation scheme must be carried out in accordance with its terms prior to the re-commencement of any site works in the areas of suspected contamination, other than that work required to carry out remediation, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. 4. Following completion of measures identified in the approved remediation scheme a verification 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 on site. Reason: To ensure that the risks from land contamination to the future users of the land and neighbouring land are minimised, together with those to controlled waters, property, and ecosystems, and to ensure that the development can be carried out safely without unacceptable risks to workers, neighbours and other offsite receptors.
The effect of paragraph 13 of Schedule 7A to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 is that planning permission granted for the development of land in England is deemed to have been granted subject to the condition “(the biodiversity gain condition”) that development may not begin unless: (a) a Biodiversity Gain Plan has been submitted to the planning authority, and (b) the planning authority has approved the plan. Subject to Paragraph 14(2) of Schedule 7A TCPA 1990 The biodiversity gain plan must include: (a) information about the steps taken or to be taken to minimise the adverse effect of the development on the biodiversity of the onsite habitat and any other habitat; (b) the pre-development biodiversity value of the onsite habitat; (c) the post-development biodiversity value of the onsite habitat; (d) any registered offsite biodiversity gain allocated to the development and the biodiversity and the biodiversity value of that gain in relation to the development; (e) any biodiversity credits purchased for the development; and (f) any such other matters as the Secretary of State may by regulations specify. Advice about how to prepare a Biodiversity Gain Plan and a template can be found at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/submit-a-biodiversity-gain-plan Reason – To ensure the development delivers a biodiversity net gain on site in accordance with Schedule 7A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and 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. * delete as appropriate

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Decision

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
Occupier Bransford Motor Company At Bransford Service Station Bransford WORCESTER WR6 5JB 08/01/2025
Occupier Bransford Service Station Bransford WORCESTER WR6 5JB 08/01/2025
Occupier Holywell Studio The Fold Bransford WORCESTER WR6 5JB 08/01/2025
Occupier Natural Therapy Centre The Fold Bransford WORCESTER WR6 5JB 08/01/2025
Occupier New House Farm Bransford WORCESTER WR6 5JB 08/01/2025
Occupier Oak Office At The Fold Bransford WORCESTER WR6 5JB 08/01/2025
Occupier Redroofs Bransford Service Station Bransford WORCESTER WR6 5JB 08/01/2025
Occupier Studio 1 The Fold Bransford WORCESTER WR6 5JB 08/01/2025
Occupier Studio 2 The Fold Bransford WORCESTER WR6 5JB 08/01/2025
Occupier Studio 3 The Fold Bransford WORCESTER WR6 5JB 08/01/2025
Occupier Studio 4 The Fold Bransford WORCESTER WR6 5JB 08/01/2025
Occupier Studio 5 The Fold Bransford WORCESTER WR6 5JB 08/01/2025
Occupier Studio 6 The Fold Bransford WORCESTER WR6 5JB 08/01/2025
Occupier Studio 7 The Fold Bransford WORCESTER WR6 5JB 08/01/2025
Occupier Studio A The Fold Bransford WORCESTER WR6 5JB 08/01/2025
Occupier Studio B The Fold Bransford WORCESTER WR6 5JB 08/01/2025
Occupier Studio C1 The Fold Bransford WORCESTER WR6 5JB 08/01/2025
Occupier Studio C2 The Fold Bransford WORCESTER WR6 5JB 08/01/2025
Occupier Studio C3 The Fold Bransford WORCESTER WR6 5JB 08/01/2025
Occupier The Cafe The Fold Bransford WORCESTER WR6 5JB 08/01/2025
Occupier The Fold Bransford Cic The Fold Bransford WORCESTER WR6 5JB 08/01/2025
Occupier The Workshop Bransford WORCESTER WR6 5JB 08/01/2025
Occupier Unit 2 Bransford Service Station Bransford WR6 5JB 08/01/2025
Occupier Unit 3 Bransford Service Station Bransford WR6 5JB 08/01/2025
Occupier Units 1 And 4 Bransford Service Station Bransford WR6 5JB 08/01/2025

Consultee List


Name Organisation Sent Reply Due Reply Received
Defence Estates Safeguarding 08/01/2025 29/01/2025
Aidan Smyth MHDC Archaeology & Planning Advisor 08/01/2025 29/01/2025
Anna Briggs Leigh and Bransford Parish Council 08/01/2025 29/01/2025
Cllr Peter Whatley Alfrick, Leigh & Rushwick Ward 08/01/2025 29/01/2025
Cllr Sarah Rouse Alfrick, Leigh & Rushwick Ward 08/01/2025 29/01/2025
Consultation Service Natural England 08/01/2025 29/01/2025
Drainage Engineer Engineers - S.W. Land Drainage Partnership 08/01/2025 29/01/2025
Highways County Highways 08/01/2025 29/01/2025
MHDC Economic Development MHDC Economic Development 08/01/2025 29/01/2025
MHDC Natural Heritage & Biodiversity Officer MHDC Natural Heritage & Biodiversity 08/01/2025 29/01/2025
Worcester Regulatory Services Contaminated Land Worcestershire Regulatory Services 08/01/2025 29/01/2025

Constraints List


Constraints List
Paper: Berrows Journal - Thursday
Interferometer Area. INFER/7022 -
Outside SWDP Development Boundary
CIL009 - Non-Urban Area
Water Supply. If Major Application consultation required with Severn Trent (Welsh Water if in Bockleton Parish)
Contaminated Land
Policy Case ELA - 04/01128. Bransford. Proposed conversion of redundant granary barn and single storey outbuilding to form 6 No. studio/workshop units.. Complete.
SWDP 15: Designated Rural Areas
SWDP 5: Protect and Enhance
SWDP 5: Protect and Restore
Neighbourhood Plan: NPA Boundaries
Site of Special Scientific Interest within 500m
No associated appeals