| Application Number | W/24/02082/HP |
| Status | Application Refused |
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Valid04/09/2024 -
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End14/11/2024 -
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Date28/11/2024 -
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Appeal
DecisionDismissed
| Summary | |
| Application Number | W/24/02082/HP |
| Location Address | The Forge 218 Droitwich Road Fernhill Heath Worcester WR3 7UA |
| Proposal | Removal of garden room and erection of two storey extension (Variation of condition 2 Ref. 17/00307/HP) |
| Status | Refusal |
| Application Type | Householder Planning |
| Appeal Decision | Dismissed |
| Important Dates | |
| Application Received Date | 04/09/2024 |
| Application Valid Date | 04/09/2024 |
| Consultation Start Date | 24/10/2024 |
| Site Visited / Site Notice Date | |
| Consultation End | 14/11/2024 |
| Advert Expiry | |
| Committee Date (if applicable) | |
| Committee Agenda | |
| Decision Date | 28/11/2024 |
| Further Information | |
| Expected Decision Level | Delegated |
| Case Officer | John Carlon |
| Parish | North Claines |
| Ward | North Claines & Salwarpe Ward |
| Applicant | Mr C Bamford |
| Agent | Mr David Addison, AddisonRees Planning Consultancy Ltd |
| Agent Address | Unit 12A Top Barn Business Centre Ltd Holt Heath Worcester WR6 6NH |
| Condition Details / Information Notes |
| By virtue of the size and scale of the extension, as well as the facing materials using brickwork which does not match the main dwelling, the proposal would appear as an undully dominant and incongrous feature withihn the street scene and would not appear as a subservient addition to the host dwelling. The proposed development would harm the character and appearance of the area. Accordingly, it would be contrary to Policy SWDP21 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan 2016, Policies NCD1 and NCD2 of the North Claines Neighbourhood Plan, the South Worcestershire Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document and paragraph 130 of the Framework. These policies seek to ensure that new development integrates effectively with its surroundings. |
| The extension as built would result in adverse impacts in terms of overlooking of a first floor side elevation window at the neighbouring property 220 Droitwich Road from the large rear window and Juliet balcony of the extension. Accordingly, the proposal would cause unacceptable impacts on the living conditions of this neighbouring property and therefore the development would be contrary to Policy SWDP21 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan 2016, the South Worcestershire Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document and paragraph 130 of the Framework. |
| The extension will result in insufficient parking provision for the dwelling, failing to meet the requirements of policies SWDP4 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan and the County Council Parking Standards, and NPPF paragraph 116. The lack of parking would cause detriment to pedestrian use of the pavement on Droitwich Road frontage due to likelihood of parking on the pedestrian area which would likely result in adverse highway safety harm, contrary the Policy SWDP4 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan and Paragraph 115 of the NPPF. |
| The application made is to vary conditions to planning permission ref: 17/00307/HP however, no evidence supports the assertion that the development commenced within the time period of three years which would have expired on 25/05/2020.. As such, it is not considered that a variation of condition application is an appropriate way to regularise the retrospective development. |
| Drawing no/s: 218DR-10 [Rev B] As built Elevations ; 218DR-11 As Built Plans ; 218DR-11 [Rev B] |
| In dealing with the application the Council has implemented the requirement in paragraph 38 of the National Planning Policy Framework to work with the applicant in a positive and proactive way. We have made available detailed advice in the form of our statutory policies in the Development Plan, Supplementary Planning Documents, as well as offering a full pre-application advice service in order to ensure that the applicant has been given every opportunity to submit an application which is likely to be considered favourably. Unfortunately the submitted application is not considered to accord with the advice available and due to the retrospective nature of the development the Council has been unable to seek solutions to problems arising from this application. Despite the Council’s efforts, it is considered that the current planning application should be refused for the reasons set out in the decision notice. |
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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.
| Address | Sent | Reply Received |
|---|---|---|
| 58 London Road Worcester WR5 2DS | 12/11/2024 | |
| The Old Smithy 218A Droitwich Road Fernhill Heath WORCESTER WR3 7UA | 24/10/2024 | 08/11/2024 |
| 8 Cresswell Close Fernhill Heath WORCESTER WR3 7TP | 24/10/2024 | |
| 9 Cresswell Close Fernhill Heath WORCESTER WR3 7TP | 24/10/2024 | |
| April Cottage 220 Droitwich Road Fernhill Heath WORCESTER WR3 7UA | 24/10/2024 |
Consultee List
| Name | Organisation | Sent | Reply Due | Reply Received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cllr Daniel Birch | North Claines & Salwarpe Ward | 24/10/2024 | 14/11/2024 | |
| Cllr Nicolas Wright | North Claines & Salwarpe Ward | 24/10/2024 | 14/11/2024 | |
| Highways | County Highways | 24/10/2024 | 14/11/2024 | |
| Mrs S Shinner | North Claines Parish Council | 24/10/2024 | 14/11/2024 | |
| WDC Natural Heritage & Biodiversity Officer | WDC Natural Heritage & Biodiversity | 24/10/2024 | 14/11/2024 |
Constraints List
| Constraints List |
| PD Rights Removed may apply: W/10/01139/PN - The Forge, 218 Droitwich Road, Fernhill Heath, Worcester, WR3 7UA |
| PD Rights Removed may apply: W/02/00830/PN - Former Forge adjacent, 218 Droitwich Road, Fernhill Heath, Worcester, WR3 7UA |
| PD Rights Removed may apply: 92/01078 - Fomer Forge adjacent to Forge Kennels, Droitwich Road, Fernhill Heath, North Claines |
| Minor Aquifer |
| Paper: Droitwich Advertiser - Thursday |
| CIL008 - Non-Urban Area |
| Contaminated Land |
| Wind Turbines |
| Policy Case HLA - PAR/61/116/HOU. The Forge, 218 Droitwich Road, Fernhill Heath, Worcester, WR3 7UA. 3 Bedroomed dwelling. Open Market. Small site (EMP only) |
| SWDP 2: Development Boundary |
| SWDP 5: Protect and Restore |
| Neighbourhood Plan: NPA Boundaries |
| PD Rights Removed may apply: W/07/00641/PP - Former Forge adjacent The Forge, 218 Droitwich Road, Fernhill Heath, WR3 7UA |
| Appeals Information | |
| Number | W/24/02082/HP |
| PINS Appeal Ref | APP/H1840/D/25/3359134 |
| Method | Fast track Householder/Commercial/Advert |
| Start date | |
| LPA Final Comments Due | |
| Interested Party Comments Due | |
| Inquiry Date | |
| Venue | |
| Decision | Dismissed |
| Issue Date | 09/12/2025 |
https://acp.planninginspectorate.gov.uk/ViewCase.aspx?caseid=3359134
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