| Application Number | W/23/01441/FUL |
| Status | Application Approved |
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Valid31/07/2023 -
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End07/09/2023 -
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Date15/12/2023 -
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| Summary | |
| Application Number | W/23/01441/FUL |
| Location Address | Various Sites Along St Andrews Square Droitwich Spa |
| Proposal | Proposed internal public realm revised access features and associated upgrade of internal walkways. |
| Status | Approval |
| Application Type | Full planning permission |
| Appeal Decision | N/A |
| Important Dates | |
| Application Received Date | 13/07/2023 |
| Application Valid Date | 31/07/2023 |
| Consultation Start Date | 01/08/2023 |
| Site Visited / Site Notice Date | |
| Consultation End | 07/09/2023 |
| Advert Expiry | 01/09/2023 |
| Committee Date (if applicable) | |
| Committee Agenda | |
| Decision Date | 15/12/2023 |
| Further Information | |
| Expected Decision Level | Delegated |
| Case Officer | Nick Atkinson |
| Parish | Droitwich Spa |
| Ward | Droitwich East Ward |
| Applicant | Hathaway Opportunity Fund General Partners |
| Agent | Mr Barry Kitcherside, Chart Plan (2004) Ltd |
| Agent Address | Suite 21 High Cedars 20 Wray Park Road Reigate Surrey RH2 0DD |
| 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. |
| The development hereby approved shall be undertaken in accordance with the application form and the following approved documents and plans: - Site Location Plan (ref: 2737-URB-ZZ-OO-DR-A-208100 - Rev.P00), dated 23 June 2023; - Site Block Plan as Proposed (ref: 2737-URB-ZZ-OO-DR-A-208150 - Rev.P00), dated 23 June 2023; - Elevations as Proposed - Page 1 of 4 (ref: 2737-URB-ZZ-XX-DR-A-208250 - Rev.P00), dated 23 June 2023; - Elevations as Proposed - Page 2 of 4 (ref: 2737-URB-ZZ-XX-DR-A-208251 - Rev.P00), dated 23 June 2023; - Elevations as Proposed - Page 3 of 4 (ref: 2737-URB-ZZ-XX-DR-A-208252 - Rev.P00), dated 23 June 2023; - Elevations as Proposed - Page 4 of 4 (ref: 2737-URB-ZZ-XX-DR-A-208253 - Rev.P00), dated 23 June 2023; - Proposed Sigane Feature Elevations and Plans (ref: 2737-URB-ZZ-XX-DR-A-208254 - Rev.P01), dated 04 October 2023; - Cotswold Archaeology - Technical Note - Interim Enhancement Options; - Cottswold Archaeology - Built Heritage Assessment (ref: CA Report - CR1423_3), dated June 2023; - Chartplan Ltd - Phase 1 - Planning Application, dated May 2023; - Applied Ecology Ltd - Preliminary Ecological Appraisal, dated July 2023; - UrbanEdge Architecture - Design and Accesss Statement. Reason: To define the permission. |
| Prior to installation and use, details of any external lighting, including LUX levels, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Thereafter, the development shall be undertaken in accordance with the approved details. Reason: To preserve the character and visual appearance of the area and the adjacent Historic Environment. |
| Prior to first occupation, details of refuse storage facilities to serve each of the new kiosks hereby permitted shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved refuse storage facilities shall be implemented prior to the first occupation of the associated development and/or building(s) and retained thereafter. Reason - To ensure adequate refuse storage facilities are incorporated in the development and/or ensure high quality design in accordance with policies SWDP21 and SWDP33 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan. |
| Prior to 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 the layout of proposed plantings. (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 establishment. (iv) 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 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 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. |
| Demolition, clearance or construction work and deliveries to and from the site in connection with the development hereby approved shall only take place between the hours of 08.00 and 18.00hrs Monday to Friday and 08.00 and 13.00hrs on a Saturday. There shall be no demolition, clearance or construction work or deliveries to and from the site on Sundays or Bank Holidays. Reason - To preserve the amenities of the locality in accord with Policy SWDP21 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan. |
| (A) No development shall take place until a programme of archaeological work, including a Written Scheme of Investigation, has been submitted to and approved by the local planning authority in writing. The scheme shall include an assessment of significance and research questions; and: 1) The programme and methodology of site investigation and recording. 2) The programme for post investigation assessment. 3) Provision to be made for analysis of the site investigation and recording. 4) Provision to be made for publication and dissemination of the analysis and records of the site investigation. 5) Provision to be made for archive deposition of the analysis and records of the site investigation. 6) Nomination of a competent person or persons/organisation to undertake the works set out within the Written Scheme of Investigation. (B) The development shall not be occupied until the site investigation and post investigation assessment has been completed in accordance with the programme set out in the Written Scheme of Investigation approved under condition (A) and the provision made for analysis, publication and dissemination of results and archive deposition has been secured. Reason: In accordance with the requirements of paragraphs 194 and 205 of the National Planning Policy Framework 2012 (as amended) and SWDP 6 & 24 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan 2016. |
| The kiosks hereby approved shall be used for E(3) use only and for no other purpose, or 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: To ensure that the development does not result in any incongruous use types that would otherwise detract from the character and vitality of the area. |
| Positive and Proactive Statement. In dealing with this application, the Council has worked with the applicant in the following ways:- - 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. |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carolyn Smart | The Cottage Chequers Lane Wychbold DROITWICH SPA WR9 7PG | 10/08/2023 | |
| Catherine Reeve | 18 Ledwych Gardens DROITWICH SPA WR9 9LL | 11/08/2023 | |
| Charlotte Aggt | 66 Crofters Way DROITWICH SPA WR9 9HU | 11/08/2023 | |
| David Allison | 3 Shirley Jones Close DROITWICH SPA WR9 0DL | 11/08/2023 | |
| Denise Forrester | Barberry Cottage Main Road Ombersley DROITWICH SPA WR9 0EL | 11/08/2023 | |
| Karen Griffiths | 12 Shaw Lane Stoke Prior Hanbury BROMSGROVE B60 4DT | 10/08/2023 | |
| Kelly Taverner | 8 The Rye Lea DROITWICH SPA WR9 8SS | 10/08/2023 | |
| Rhys Jones | 14 Impney Green DROITWICH SPA WR9 7EL | 23/08/2023 | |
| Ruth Powell | 10 St Marys Road DROITWICH SPA WR9 7BL | 11/08/2023 | |
| Victoria Starkey | 8 Laurelwood Road DROITWICH SPA WR9 7SE | 11/08/2023 | |
| Occupier | 10 St Andrews Square DROITWICH SPA WR9 8HE | 01/08/2023 | |
| Occupier | 11 St Andrews Street DROITWICH SPA WR9 8DY | 01/08/2023 | |
| Occupier | 12 St Andrews Square DROITWICH SPA WR9 8HE | 01/08/2023 | |
| Occupier | 14 St Andrews Square DROITWICH SPA WR9 8HE | 01/08/2023 | |
| Occupier | 16 St Andrews Square DROITWICH SPA WR9 8HE | 01/08/2023 | |
| Occupier | 17 Victoria Square DROITWICH SPA WR9 8DE | 01/08/2023 | |
| Occupier | 19 Victoria Square DROITWICH SPA WR9 8DE | 01/08/2023 | |
| Occupier | 2 St Andrews Square DROITWICH SPA WR9 8HE | 01/08/2023 | |
| Occupier | 21 Victoria Square DROITWICH SPA WR9 8DG | 01/08/2023 | |
| Occupier | 24 St Andrews Square DROITWICH SPA WR9 8HE | 01/08/2023 | |
| Occupier | 26 St Andrews Square DROITWICH SPA WR9 8HE | 01/08/2023 | |
| Occupier | 28 St Andrews Square DROITWICH SPA WR9 8HE | 01/08/2023 | |
| Occupier | 3-5 St Andrews Street Droitwich Spa WR9 8HE | 01/08/2023 | |
| Occupier | 30 St Andrews Square DROITWICH SPA WR9 8HE | 01/08/2023 | |
| Occupier | 32-34 St Andrews Square DROITWICH SPA WR9 8HE | 01/08/2023 | |
| Occupier | 36 St Andrews Square DROITWICH SPA WR9 8HE | 01/08/2023 | |
| Occupier | 38 St Andrews Square DROITWICH SPA WR9 8HE | 01/08/2023 | |
| Occupier | 38A St Andrews Square DROITWICH SPA WR9 8HE | 01/08/2023 | |
| Occupier | 4 St Andrews Square DROITWICH SPA WR9 8HE | 01/08/2023 | |
| Occupier | 40 St Andrews Square DROITWICH SPA WR9 8HE | 01/08/2023 | |
| Occupier | 42 St Andrews Square DROITWICH SPA WR9 8HE | 01/08/2023 | |
| Occupier | 44 St Andrews Square DROITWICH SPA WR9 8HE | 01/08/2023 | |
| Occupier | 46 St Andrews Square DROITWICH SPA WR9 8HE | 01/08/2023 | |
| Occupier | 48 St Andrews Square DROITWICH SPA WR9 8HE | 01/08/2023 | |
| Occupier | 5 St Andrews Street DROITWICH SPA WR9 8DY | 01/08/2023 | |
| Occupier | 50 St Andrews Square DROITWICH SPA WR9 8HE | 01/08/2023 | |
| Occupier | 52 St Andrews Square DROITWICH SPA WR9 8HE | 01/08/2023 | |
| Occupier | 54-56 St Andrews Square DROITWICH SPA WR9 8HE | 01/08/2023 | |
| Occupier | 58-62 St Andrews Square DROITWICH SPA WR9 8HE | 01/08/2023 | |
| Occupier | 6 St Andrews Square DROITWICH SPA WR9 8HE | 01/08/2023 | |
| Occupier | 64 St Andrews Square DROITWICH SPA WR9 8HE | 01/08/2023 | |
| Occupier | 66 St Andrews Square DROITWICH SPA WR9 8HE | 01/08/2023 | |
| Occupier | 7 St Andrews Street DROITWICH SPA WR9 3HF | 01/08/2023 | |
| Occupier | 8 St Andrews Square DROITWICH SPA WR9 8HE | 01/08/2023 | |
| Occupier | 9A St Andrews Street DROITWICH SPA WR9 8DY | 01/08/2023 | |
| Occupier | First Floor 21 Victoria Square DROITWICH SPA WR9 8DE | 01/08/2023 | |
| Occupier | First Floor Offices At 5 St Andrews Street DROITWICH SPA WR9 8DY | 01/08/2023 | |
| Occupier | Flat At Panda Restaurant 9 St Andrews Street DROITWICH SPA WR9 8DY | 01/08/2023 | |
| Occupier | Office 9A First Floor 40 St Andrews Square Droitwich Spa WR9 8HE | 01/08/2023 | |
| Occupier | Office 9B Second Floor 40 St Andrews Square DROITWICH SPA WR9 8HE | 01/08/2023 | |
| Occupier | Office 9C Second Floor 40 St Andrews Square DROITWICH SPA WR9 8HE | 01/08/2023 | |
| Occupier | Office 9D First Floor 40 St Andrews Square DROITWICH SPA WR9 8HE | 01/08/2023 | |
| Occupier | Panda Restaurant 9 St Andrews Street DROITWICH SPA WR9 8DY | 01/08/2023 |
Consultee List
| Name | Organisation | Sent | Reply Due | Reply Received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cllr Neil Franks | Droitwich Spa East Ward | 01/08/2023 | 22/08/2023 | |
| Cllr Nicola Morris | Droitwich Spa East Ward | 01/08/2023 | 22/08/2023 | |
| Conservation Officer | Conservation Officer | 01/08/2023 | 22/08/2023 | 13/09/2023 |
| Highways | County Highways | 01/08/2023 | 22/08/2023 | |
| Mike Hayzelden | Droitwich Spa Civic Society | 01/08/2023 | 22/08/2023 | |
| Mr Mark Keld | Droitwich Town Council | 01/08/2023 | 22/08/2023 | 12/09/2023 |
| Mrs S Hiscock | Natural Heritage Officer | 01/08/2023 | 22/08/2023 | |
| Worcestershire Regulatory Services - Cont. Land | Worcestershire Regulatory Services | 01/08/2023 | 22/08/2023 | 06/08/2023 |
Constraints List
| Constraints List |
| Surface Water: Medium 1 in 100 extent |
| Wind Turbines |
| Surface Water: Low 1 in 1000 extent |
| SWDP 10: Primary Shopping Frontage |
| Section 106 Agreement |
| Contaminated Land |
| Paper: Droitwich Advertiser - Thursday |
| Landfill Consultation |
| CIL002 - Main Urban Area |
| SWDP 10: Shopping Centres |
| Policy Case ELA - 32-05. Salters Shopping Centre St. Andrews Square WR9 8HE . AMENDMENTS TO PLANNING PERMISSION REF W/05/00464/PN TO INCLUDE THE OMISSION OF THE HEALTH CLUB/GYM AND EXTENSION OF CLASS A1 RETAIL USE AT FIRST FLOOR OF PROPOSED UNIT MSU1; PROVISION OF EITHER CLASS A4 (BAR/PUB) OR CLASS A3 (RESTAURANT). Complete. |
| Policy Case HLA - PAR/32/173/HOU. ST ANDREWS SQUARE. SIX TWO BEDROOM AND FOUR ONE BEDROOM RESIDENTIAL APARTMENTS ( 07/599 Alt Scheme:-REVISIONS TO THE PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODATION TO PROVIDE SEVEN 2 BEDROOM AND 1 ONE BEDROOM APARTMENTS).. Open Market. Large site |
| Surface Water: High 1 in 30 extent |
| SWDP 2: Development Boundary |
| Affect setting: Droitwich Spa Conservation Area |
| Minor Aquifer |
| Affect setting: Droitwich Conservation Area |
| SWDP 6: Conservation Area |
| SWDP 5: Urban - Unsurveyed |
| Listed Buildings Affect Setting 25m Buffer: Grade II. HE Ref: 1167969. Listed Building. THE SPINNING WHEEL. LB/1167969 |
| Listed Buildings Affect Setting 25m Buffer: Grade II. HE Ref: 1350423. Listed Building. RAVEN HOTEL. LB/1350423 |
| No associated appeals |
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