| 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
Peter Hunt Architects drawing numbers
23-053-101-D01; 23-053-221-D03 A; 23-053-222-D03; 23-053-223-D03; 23-053-224-D03; 23-053-225-D03; 23-053-226-D01; 23-053-227-D01;
Amended plans/ additional information received 14 October 2025:
Peter Hunt Architects drawing number 23-053-225-D06;
CS240104-102; CS240104-103;
Reason: To define the permission in accordance with Policy SWDP1 and SWDP2 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework. |
| Details of the form, colour and finish of the materials to be used externally on the walls and roofs of the dwellings (and any outbuildings) hereby approved shall be subject to the approval, in writing, of the Local Planning Authority before any work on the site commences. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the materials so approved and retained in that form.
Reason: To ensure that the new materials are in keeping with the surroundings and/or represent high quality design in accordance with policy SWDP21 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan and policies SWDPR 05, 28 and 35 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review, as well as the aims and objectives of the Framework. |
| (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 part (A) of the condition and the provision made for analysis, publication and dissemination of results and archive deposition has been secured.
Reason: In accordance with the requirements of the National Planning Policy Framework (as amended) and policies SWDP 6 and 24 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan, and policies SWDPR 09 and 33 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review, as well as the aims and objectives of the Framework.
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| The development hereby approved shall not commence until details of the provision for the sustainable disposal of surface water so as to prevent its discharge onto the highway have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall not be occupied until the drainage scheme has been implemented in full accordance with the approved details.
Reason: In the interests of ensuring adequate surface water drainage and in the interests of highway safety in accordance with policies SWDP21 and 29 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan and policies SWDPR 05, 28, 35 and 39 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review, as well as the aims and objectives of the Framework.
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| The development hereby approved shall not commence until a Construction Traffic Management Plan has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. This shall include but not be limited to the following:-
• Measures to ensure that vehicles leaving the site do not deposit mud or other detritus on the public highway;
• Details of site operative parking areas, material storage areas and the location of site operatives facilities (offices, toilets etc);
• The hours of site working and that delivery vehicles will be permitted to arrive and depart, and arrangements for unloading and manoeuvring;
• Details of any temporary construction accesses and their reinstatement; and
• A highway condition survey, timescale for re-inspections, and details of any reinstatement.
The measures set out in the approved Plan shall be carried out and complied with in full during the construction of the development hereby approved. Site operatives' parking, material storage and the positioning of operatives' facilities shall only take place on the site in locations approved by in writing by the Local Planning Authority.
Reason: To ensure the provision of adequate on-site facilities and in the interests of highway safety in accordance with Policy SWDP21 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan and the aims and objectives of the Framework and policies SWDPR 05, 28 and 35 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review, as well as the aims and objectives of the Framework. |
| Temporary fencing for the protection of all retained trees/hedges on site, and trees outside the site whose Root Protection Areas fall within the site, shall be erected at the outer limit (or beyond) of their Root Protection Areas, in accordance with BS 5837:2012 (Trees in Relation to Design, Demolition and Construction) figure 2, before development commences, including archaeological works, site clearance, soil stripping, demolition, materials delivery, erection of site huts and access onto the site by any vehicles associated with the aforementioned actions.
Where a developer can demonstrate that this is not possible, any alternative tree protection measures (including ground protection) must be agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the commencement of development. The approved protection measures shall remain in place until the completion of development, or in accordance with an alternative timescale to be submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority before the tree protection measures are removed. Nothing should be stored or placed (including soil), nor shall any ground levels be altered, within the fenced area, without the prior written consent of the Local Planning Authority. There shall be no burning of any material within 10 metres of the extent of the canopy of any retained tree/hedge.
Reason: To mitigate the risk of avoidable damage to existing trees/hedges (including their root systems) in the interest of safeguarding visual amenity and habitat in accordance with policies SWDP21 and SWDP25 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan and policies SWDPR 05, 28, 34 and 35 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review, as well as the aims and objectives of the Framework.
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| Development shall not commence until evidence has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority demonstrating that a conservation covenant or a section 106 agreement has been entered into to provide and control the long-term management, monitoring, and enhancement of biodiversity at an off-site habitat. The conservation covenant or section 106 agreement shall ensure the delivery of the required biodiversity units for a minimum period of 30 years from the completion of the habitat enhancement works.
The submitted evidence shall include a copy of the conservation covenant or section 106 agreement demonstrating that the off-site habitat is managed in accordance with the approved Biodiversity Gain Plan.
Reason: To comply with the Biodiversity Gain (Town and Country Planning) (Modifications and Amendments) (England) Regulations 2024 and policy SWDPR 30 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review, as well as the aims and objectives of the Framework. |
| No dwelling hereby approved shall be occupied until the vehicle access, parking and turning facilities for that individual dwelling as shown on Drawing No. 23-053-225-D06 have been provided. These areas shall thereafter be retained and kept available for their respective approved uses at all times.
Reason: In the interests of highway safety and to ensure the free flow of traffic using the adjoining highway in accordance with Policy SWDP21 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan and policies SWDPR 05, 28 and 35 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review, as well as the aims and objectives of the Framework.
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| No dwelling hereby approved shall be occupied until the visibility splays as shown on Drawing No. CS240104-102 and Drawing No. CS240104-103 are provided within WCC Highways-controlled land as per the Local Highway Authority requirements.
Reason: In the interests of highway safety in accordance with Policy SWDP21 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan and policies SWDPR 05, 28 and 35 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review, as well as the aims and objectives of the Framework.
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| No dwelling hereby approved shall be occupied until sheltered and secure cycle parking to comply with the Council’s adopted highway design guide has been provided in accordance with details which shall first be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority and thereafter the approved cycle parking shall be kept available for the parking of bicycles only.
Reason: To comply with the Council’s parking standards in accordance with Policy SWDP21 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan and policies SWDPR 05, 28 and 35 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review, as well as the aims and objectives of the Framework.
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| The development hereby permitted shall not be occupied/first used until full details of all surface water drainage systems to serve the development have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved drainage works shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details before the first occupation/use of the development hereby permitted and shall be retained thereafter.
Reason: To ensure the proposed development does not exacerbate flood risk and deals with surface water run-off from the site in a sustainable manner, in accordance with policies SWDP28, SWDP29 and SWDP 30 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan and policies SWDPR 38, 39 and 40 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review, as well as the aims and objectives of the Framework.
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| Before the development hereby permitted is first occupied, details of any external lighting to be provided in association with the development shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The details shall include times when the external lighting will not be switched on. Only external lighting in accordance with approved details shall be provided on the application site. Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (or any Order revoking or re-enacting that Order with or without modification), there shall be no other external lighting provided on the application site.
Reason - To (i) 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 the South Worcestershire Development Plan and and policies SWDPR 05, 28, 34 and 35 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review, and (ii) 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 and policy SWDPR 29 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review, as well as the aims and objectives of the Framework.
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| Before the first use/occupation of the development hereby permitted a scheme of landscaping based on the Martin F Holland Landscape Proposals drawing 02 B received 3 February 2026 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, sizesat 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 (i) 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 the South Worcestershire Development Plan and policies SWDPR 05, 28, 34 and 35 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review, and (ii) 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 and policy SWDPR 29 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review, as well as the aims and objectives of the Framework.
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| Prior to the occupation 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 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 SWDP27 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan and policy SWDPR 37 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review, as well as the aims and objectives of the Framework.
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| 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. Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details and retained in that form thereafter.
Reason: To ensure (i) 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 the South Worcestershire Development Plan and policies SWDPR 05, 28, 34 and 35 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review, and (ii) 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 and policy SWDPR 29 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review, as well as the aims and objectives of the Framework.
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| 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 in accordance with Policies SWDP21 and SWDP31 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan and policies SWDPR 05, 28, 35 and 42 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review, as well as the aims and objectives of the Framework.
and the aims and objectives of the Framework. |
| The development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the recommendations made in Table 2 of the Update PEA by Worcestershire Wildlife Consultancy dated February 2024, together with the proposed site plan ref. 23-053-225-D03 which shows bat, bird and invertebrate boxes.
On completion of works the development shall be inspected by a qualified ecologist and a statement of conformity shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority to confirm whether all of the measures have been implemented in accordance with the details approved under this condition. The approved details shall be retained thereafter.
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 and policy SWDPR 29 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review, as well as the aims and objectives of the Framework.
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| 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 extensions, or new windows or other openings [other than those expressly authorised by this permission] shall be constructed/carried out at first floor level on the application site following the completion/first use of the development hereby permitted.
Reason: To (i) define the permission hereby granted, and (ii) limit the sizes of these dwellings to preserve the character and appearance of the street scene in accordance with policy SWDP21 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan and policies SWDPR 05, 28 and 35 of the SWDP Review, as well as the relevant aims and objectives of the Framework. |
| 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 further information following receipt of the application;
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- seeking amendments to the proposed development following receipt of the application; and
- considering the imposition of conditions and or 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. |
| Alteration of Highway to Provide New or Amended Vehicle Crossover
This permission does not authorise the Applicant to carry out works within the publicly maintained highway since such works can only be carried out by the County Council’s Approved Contractor, Ringway Infrastructure Service who can be contacted by email worcestershirevehicle.crossing@ringway.co.uk. The Applicant is solely responsible for all costs associated with construction of the access.
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| Section 278 Agreement Details
The granting of this planning permission does not remove any obligations on the applicant to undertake a technical design check of the proposed highway improvement works with the Highway Authority (Worcestershire County Council, WCC), nor does it confirm detailed design approval by the Highway Authority until the design check process has been concluded. Upon the satisfactory completion of the technical check the design would be suitable to allow relevant conditions imposed under this permission to be discharged but works to the public highway cannot take place until a legal agreement under Section 278 of the Highways Act 1980 has been entered into to allow the works and the applicant has complied with the requirements of the New Roads and Streetworks Act 1991 (NRSWA) and Traffic Management Act 2004. The person or organisation shall follow the necessary procedure by applying to WCC Streetworks Team for road space for a period to be agreed.
WCC normally use Section 278 to allow the developer to employ a contractor and for that contractor to work on the existing public highway in the same way as if WCC were conducting the works.
When any work is undertaken by a party acting on behalf of a developer on the existing adopted highway it will also be necessary to electronically provide notices to WCC (start date, location, workspace area) to allow these works to take place in accordance with NRSWA. Also, details regarding temporary traffic management controls for works in the public highway are to be submitted to WCC for approval using the online application process.
The Applicant is urged to engage with WCC as early as possible to ensure that the approval process is started in a timely manner to achieve delivery of the highway works in accordance with the above-mentioned conditions.
The term “highway improvement works” includes, but is not limited to, a proposed junction or access arrangement, highway drainage, street lighting, structures in or adjacent to highway, and any necessary traffic regulation orders or statutory notice.
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| No Drainage to Discharge to Highway
Drainage arrangements shall be provided to ensure that surface water from the driveway and/or vehicular turning area does not discharge onto the public highway. No drainage or effluent from the proposed development shall be allowed to discharge into any highway drain or over any part of the public highway.
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| Protection of Visibility Splays
The Applicant's attention is drawn to the need to ensure that the provision of the visibility splays required by this consent is safeguarded in any sale of the application site or parts thereof. |
| Construction Traffic Management Plan (CTMP)
It is expected that contractors are registered with the Considerate Constructors scheme and comply with the code of conduct in full, but particular reference is made to "respecting the community" this says:
Constructors should give utmost consideration to their impact on neighbours and the public
• Informing, respecting and showing courtesy to those affected by the work;
• Minimising the impact of deliveries, parking and work on the public highway;
• Contributing to and supporting the local community and economy; and
• Working to create a positive and enduring impression and promoting the Code.
The CTMP should clearly identify how the principal contractor will engage with the local community; this should be tailored to local circumstances. Contractors should also confirm how they will manage any local concerns and complaints and provide an agreed Service Level Agreement for responding to said issues.
Contractors should ensure that courtesy boards are provided, and information shared with the local community relating to the timing of operations and contact details for a site coordinator in the event of any difficulties.
This does not offer any relief to obligations under existing Legislation. |
| The applicants attention is drawn to the fact that the definitive line of public right of way, bridleway Cropthorne CQ-504, passes over land
adjacent to the application site.
The applicant must be aware of their obligations towards the public right of way as follows: No disturbance of, or change to, the surface of the path or part thereof should be carried out without written consent (this includes laying concrete, tarmac or similar)
No diminution in the width of the right of way available for use by the public.
Building materials must not be stored on the right of way.
Vehicle movements and parking to be arranged so as not to unreasonably interfere with the public's use of the right of way.
No additional barriers are placed across the right of way. No stile, gate, fence or other structure should be created on, or across, a public right of way without written consent of the Highway Authority.
The safety of the public using the right of way is to be ensured at all times.
In addition, the applicants attention is drawn to the comments of the British Horse Society (BHS) to the planning application which points out that the additional vehicles using the bridleway will make the bridleway higher risk for vulnerable road users during the development period. The surface may be impacted by additional heavy vehicles using approximately 100m of Blacksmiths Lane Bridleway CQ-504 for access. In addition, the BHS makes comments about the safeguarding required for users of the bridleway. |
| A fee is chargeable for the provision of archaeological curatorial services. The service includes advice and liaison throughout the archaeological works, including the provision of a brief (if requested), checking the Written Scheme of Investigation for compliance with local and national standards, monitoring fieldwork and ensuring any archaeological reports generated by the project are acceptable. The Archaeology and Planning Advisor will be happy to offer advice on all stages of the proceedings. Additional site visits will be chargeable at £60 per visit if required if it is considered that breaches of condition have taken place or when other situations arise that require a visit additional to the usual service.
As this scheme is considered to be a small-scale development of less than one hectare, the fee for curatorial services will be £333.60 (Inc VAT). |
| 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. |
