| Application Number | W/24/02586/FUL |
| Status | Application Refused |
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Valid07/01/2025 -
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End23/07/2025 -
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Date06/08/2025 -
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| Summary | |
| Application Number | W/24/02586/FUL |
| Location Address | Wescoe Newland Lane Newland Droitwich Spa WR9 7JH |
| Proposal | 2 Self Build dwellings |
| Status | Refusal |
| Application Type | Full planning permission |
| Appeal Decision | N/A |
| Important Dates | |
| Application Received Date | 23/12/2024 |
| Application Valid Date | 07/01/2025 |
| Consultation Start Date | 16/07/2025 |
| Site Visited / Site Notice Date | |
| Consultation End | 23/07/2025 |
| Advert Expiry | 06/02/2025 |
| Committee Date (if applicable) | |
| Committee Agenda | |
| Decision Date | 06/08/2025 |
| Further Information | |
| Expected Decision Level | Delegated |
| Case Officer | Isabelle Badland |
| Parish | Salwarpe , Droitwich Spa |
| Ward | Droitwich South East Ward, North Claines & Salwarpe Ward |
| Applicant | Mr Darren Turk |
| Agent | Mr Darren Turk |
| Agent Address | Wescoe Newland Lane Droitwich WR9 7JH |
| Condition Details / Information Notes |
| The proposal is described as self-build housing; however, insufficient evidence has been provided to demonstrate that the initial occupiers of each dwelling have had a primary role in the design and layout of their respective homes. The repetition of the ‘Type A’ dwelling, which is identical to that approved under applications W/23/02540/TDC5 and W/24/01808/FUL, further indicates a lack of individual input and bespoke design. As a result, the proposal fails to meet the definition of self-build or custom housebuilding as set out in the Self-build and Custom Housebuilding Act 2015 (as amended), and is contrary to the aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework (2024), which seeks to support and promote genuine self-build and custom housebuilding opportunities. |
| Further to Refusal Reason 1, above, the proposal is therefore not an exemption from Biodiversity Net Gain requirements (BNG) and is therefor contrary to Schedule 7A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as inserted by Schedule 14 of the Environment Act 2021), Government Guidance ‘Understanding biodiversity net gain’ (Last updated 22 February 2024) and the relevant aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework. |
| The proposed development would result in an unacceptable standard of amenity for third-party occupiers under application W/24/01808/FUL due to the poor outlook and overbearing impact from the ground floor office room on the side elevation, which will directly face a blank wall elevation. This close proximity would create a overbearing and oppressive living environment, with limited daylight and visual outlook. The proposal is therefore contrary to Policy SWDP 21 of the South Worcestershire Plan and the Design Guide, both of which require development to provide a high standard of amenity for future occupants. Further to this, it is contrary to paragraph 139 of the National Planning Policy Framework. |
| The proposed development would result in an unacceptable standard of amenity for future occupiers, due to the poor outlook and overbearing impact from the ground floor office room on the side elevation, which will directly face a blank wall elevation of dwelling 'B'. This close proximity would create a overbearing and oppressive living environment, with limited daylight and visual outlook. The proposal is therefore contrary to Policy SWDP 21 of the South Worcestershire Plan and the Design Guide, both of which require development to provide a high standard of amenity for future occupants. Further to this, it is contrary to paragraph 139 of the National Planning Policy Framework. |
| In the absence of a legal agreement to secure an affordable housing contribution, the proposal would be contrary to Policy SWDP 15 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan and the relevant aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework. |
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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.
| Address | Sent | Reply Received |
|---|---|---|
| Droitwich Town Council St Richards House Victoria Square DROITWICH SPA WR9 8DS | 04/02/2025 |
Consultee List
| Name | Organisation | Sent | Reply Due | Reply Received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cllr Daniel Birch | North Claines & Salwarpe Ward | 07/01/2025 | 28/01/2025 | |
| Cllr John Grady | Droitwich Spa South East Ward | 07/01/2025 | 28/01/2025 | |
| Cllr Nicolas Wright | North Claines & Salwarpe Ward | 07/01/2025 | 28/01/2025 | |
| Cllr Richard Morris | Droitwich Spa South East Ward | 07/01/2025 | 28/01/2025 | |
| Highways | County Highways | 07/01/2025 | 28/01/2025 | 10/01/2025 |
| Housing Team - WDC | Housing - WDC | 07/01/2025 | 28/01/2025 | |
| Mike Hayzelden | Droitwich Spa Civic Society | 07/01/2025 | 28/01/2025 | |
| Mr Mark Keld | Droitwich Town Council | 07/01/2025 | 28/01/2025 | |
| Mrs E Gallagher | Salwarpe Parish Council | 07/01/2025 | 28/01/2025 | 23/01/2025 |
| Mrs E Marshall | Landscape Officer | 07/01/2025 | 28/01/2025 | |
| Policy Plans - General | Policy Plans - General | 07/01/2025 | 28/01/2025 | |
| Sammie Lynch | Policy Plans - Self Build | 07/01/2025 | 28/01/2025 | |
| Tree Preservation Officer | Tree Preservation Officer | 07/01/2025 | 28/01/2025 | |
| WDC - Legal Services | Legal Services | 07/01/2025 | 28/01/2025 | |
| WDC Natural Heritage & Biodiversity Officer | WDC Natural Heritage & Biodiversity | 07/01/2025 | 28/01/2025 | |
| Worcestershire & Herefordshire LMC Ltd | Local Medical Committee | 07/01/2025 | 28/01/2025 | |
| Highways | County Highways | 31/01/2025 | 14/02/2025 | |
| Drainage Engineer | Engineers - S.W. Land Drainage Partnership | 16/07/2025 | 23/07/2025 |
Constraints List
| Constraints List |
| Paper: Droitwich Advertiser - Thursday |
| CIL008 - Non-Urban Area |
| Outside SWDP Development Boundary |
| Section 106 Agreement |
| Tree Preservation Order - TPO/W/32/93/001/TPO |
| Wind Turbines |
| Policy Case HLA - WDC/649/HOU. Wescoe, Newland Lane, Newland, Droitwich Spa, WR9 7JH. Technical Details permission for the construction of 4no. dwelling following Permission in Principle W/23/01298/PIP. Open Market. Small windfall (HLA only) |
| SWDP 15: Designated Rural Areas |
| SWDP 2: Development Boundary |
| SWDP 5: Protect and Restore |
| SWDP49/2: Housing Allocations |
| PD Rights Removed may apply: W/23/02540/TDC5 - Wescoe, Newland Lane, Newland, Droitwich Spa, WR9 7JH |
| No associated appeals |
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