| Application Number | W/25/00214/HP |
| Status | Application Refused |
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Application
Valid27/02/2025 -
Consultation
End31/03/2025 -
Committee
MeetingN/A -
Decision Refusal -
Decision
Date24/04/2025 -
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| Summary | |
| Application Number | W/25/00214/HP |
| Location Address | 14 Lyttelton Road Droitwich Spa WR9 7AA |
| Proposal | Erection of two storey side extension and single storey rear extension, alterations to entrance to include front boundary wall and enlarged off road parking area |
| Status | Refusal |
| Application Type | Householder Planning |
| Appeal Decision | N/A |
| Important Dates | |
| Application Received Date | 04/02/2025 |
| Application Valid Date | 27/02/2025 |
| Consultation Start Date | 28/02/2025 |
| Site Visited / Site Notice Date | |
| Consultation End | 31/03/2025 |
| Advert Expiry | 27/03/2025 |
| Committee Date (if applicable) | |
| Committee Agenda | |
| Decision Date | 24/04/2025 |
| Further Information | |
| Expected Decision Level | Delegated |
| Case Officer | Frances Fleming |
| Parish | Droitwich Spa |
| Ward | Droitwich South West Ward |
| Applicant | Mr Richard Hill |
| Agent | Mr Roy Smith, R L S Associates |
| Agent Address | 54 Dunley Road Areley Kings Stourport on Severn DY13 0AX |
| Condition Details / Information Notes |
| The proposed two storey side extension would not represent a high-quality design that would appear subservient to the host dwelling or integrate effectively with the site surroundings and would therefore create a visually dominant feature within the street scene. Furthermore, the addition of an off-white render to the existing and proposed elevations of the dwelling would not integrate effectively with the existing street scene and would result in the scale and massing of the extension appearing more prominent. For these reasons the proposal would cause harm to the host dwelling and surrounding area, and would cause less than substantial harm to the character and significance of the Droitwich Conservation Area. No public benefits of the scheme have been identified that would outweigh the harm. The proposal is therefore contrary to Policy SWDP6, SWDP21 and SWDP24 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan and the principles of the South Worcestershire Design Guide SPD 2018. The proposal is also not considered to meet the requirements of the National Planning Policy Framework including chapters 12 and 16 as well as Section 66 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990. |
| Drawing no/s: 4734/01 Rev B Plans and Elevations 4734/02 Siye and Location Plans, Front Boundary Elev. 4734/04 Rev A Site and Location Plans Plus Roof Plans |
| 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; In such ways the Council has demonstrated a positive and proactive manner in seeking solutions to problems arising in relation to the planning application. This is in accordance with paragraph 39 of the NPPF. Despite these efforts, the Council still consider that planning permission should be refused for the reasons set out above. |
| By virtue of the scale and massing of the side extension, as well as the proximity to the shared boundary with no. 12 Lyttleton Road, the development would have an overbearing and enclosing effect when viewed from the garden of this neighbour. This would detract from the reasonable enjoyment of the garden space to the detriment of the living conditions of the occupiers of this property. Furthermore, No. 12 contains two side elevation windows which face the application site and the proposed side extension. Due to the proximity of the side windows at no. 12 Lyttleton Road and the size and scale of the proposed side extension, there would be a loss of light and outlook which would impact the living conditions of the occupiers of this property. The proposal is therefore contrary to Policy SWDP21 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan and the principles of the South Worcestershire Design Guide SPD 2018. The proposal is also not considered to meet the requirements of the National Planning Policy Framework including chapters 12. |
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 12 Lyttelton Road DROITWICH SPA WR9 7AA | 28/02/2025 | |
| 16 Lyttelton Road DROITWICH SPA WR9 7AA | 28/02/2025 | |
| 21 Corbett Avenue DROITWICH SPA WR9 7BE | 28/02/2025 | |
| 23 Corbett Avenue DROITWICH SPA WR9 7BE | 28/02/2025 |
Consultee List
| Name | Organisation | Sent | Reply Due | Reply Received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cllr Eric Bowden | Droitwich Spa South West Ward | 28/02/2025 | 21/03/2025 | |
| Cllr Gregory Wilkins | Droitwich Spa South West Ward | 28/02/2025 | 21/03/2025 | |
| Drainage Engineer | Engineers - S.W. Land Drainage Partnership | 28/02/2025 | 21/03/2025 | 05/03/2025 |
| Highways | County Highways | 28/02/2025 | 21/03/2025 | 09/04/2025 |
| Mike Hayzelden | Droitwich Spa Civic Society | 28/02/2025 | 21/03/2025 | |
| Mr Mark Keld | Droitwich Town Council | 28/02/2025 | 21/03/2025 | 25/03/2025 |
Constraints List
| Constraints List |
| SWDP 5: Urban - Unsurveyed |
| Affect setting: Droitwich Spa Conservation Area |
| Droitwich Spa Conservation Area |
| Paper: Droitwich Advertiser - Thursday |
| CIL002 - Main Urban Area |
| Wind Turbines |
| SWDP 6: Conservation Area |
| SWDP 2: Development Boundary |
| Surface Water: Medium 1 in 100 extent |
| Surface Water: Low 1 in 1000 extent |
| No associated appeals |
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