| Application Number | W/25/00433/HP |
| Status | Application Approved |
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Valid25/06/2025 -
Consultation
End24/07/2025 -
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MeetingN/A -
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Date20/08/2025 -
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| Summary | |
| Application Number | W/25/00433/HP |
| Location Address | Cold Comfort 489 Croome Road Besford Defford Worcester WR8 9AS |
| Proposal | Demolition of existing lean-to entrance porch and construction of new, single storey side extension and internal works |
| Status | Approval |
| Application Type | Householder Planning |
| Appeal Decision | N/A |
| Important Dates | |
| Application Received Date | 28/02/2025 |
| Application Valid Date | 25/06/2025 |
| Consultation Start Date | 26/06/2025 |
| Site Visited / Site Notice Date | |
| Consultation End | 24/07/2025 |
| Advert Expiry | 24/07/2025 |
| Committee Date (if applicable) | |
| Committee Agenda | |
| Decision Date | 20/08/2025 |
| Further Information | |
| Expected Decision Level | Delegated |
| Case Officer | Victoria Finch |
| Parish | Defford |
| Ward | Eckington Ward |
| Applicant | Mr G.W. A . Clegg, 310 Studio Ltd |
| Agent | Mr Paul Cannon, 3 10 Studio Ltd |
| Agent Address | Brightbow Workspace 62 Bedminster Parade Bristol BS3 4HL |
| 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 – L101_A_G200_P_01 Plans Existing & Proposed All Floors Revision P2 L101_A_G200_P_02 Plans Existing & Proposed Roof Revision P2 L101_A_G200_E_01 Elevations Existing & Proposed East & South Revision P3 L101_A_G200_E_02 Elevations Existing & Proposed North & West Revision P3 L101_A_G320_D_01 Doors & Windows 1 Proposed Revision P1 Reason: To define the permission in accordance with Policy SWDP1 and SWDP2 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework. |
| Prior to the first use/occupation of the development hereby permitted, the details set out in the submitted Water Management Statement, including the addition of water butts, shall be fully implemented and remain thereafter. Reason: To ensure that an appropriate sustainable drainage system is provided to serve the development in accordance with policy SWDP29 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan 2016. |
| Positive and Proactive Statement. In dealing with this application, the Council has worked with the applicant in the following ways: - seeking further information following receipt of the application; - 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. |
| The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in strict accordance with the recommendations set out in the Preliminary Roost Appraisal dated April 2025 and the Bat Survey Report dated June 2025 carried out by ATW Ecology and submitted with this application. In particular: - 1x integrated bat box; - 1x sparrow terrace; - Method statement for bats to be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the commencement any development. 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. |
| Prior to its/their installation, details of the materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the extension hereby permitted have been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The details to be submitted shall include: - type, colour, texture, size, coursing, finish, jointing and pointing of brickwork/stonework; - type, colour, texture, size and design of roofing materials; - details of the approved windows and rooflights, including drawings showing design, materials and profile; - details of external doors including information on finish. The development shall be carried out using the materials as approved. Reason: To protect, conserve and enhance the significance of heritage assets and to ensure that the new materials are in keeping with the surroundings and represent quality design in accordance with policies SWDP 6, SWDP21 and SWDP24 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan. |
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| Address | Sent | Reply Received |
|---|---|---|
| 490 Croome Road Besford Defford WORCESTER WR8 9AS | 26/06/2025 |
Consultee List
| Name | Organisation | Sent | Reply Due | Reply Received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cllr Paul Middlebrough | Eckington Ward | 26/06/2025 | 17/07/2025 | |
| Conservation Officer | Conservation Officer | 26/06/2025 | 17/07/2025 | |
| Drainage Engineer | Engineers - S.W. Land Drainage Partnership | 26/06/2025 | 17/07/2025 | 01/07/2025 |
| Mrs L Yapp | Defford Parish Council | 26/06/2025 | 17/07/2025 | 07/07/2025 |
| WDC Natural Heritage & Biodiversity Officer | WDC Natural Heritage & Biodiversity | 26/06/2025 | 17/07/2025 |
Constraints List
| Constraints List |
| Paper: Evesham Journal - Thursday |
| Listed Building 0m Buffer: Grade II. H.E Ref: 1116863. Listed Building. COLD COMFORT COTTAGES. LB/1116863 |
| CIL008 - Non-Urban Area |
| Listed Buildings Affect Setting 25m Buffer: Grade II. HE Ref: 1116863. Listed Building. COLD COMFORT COTTAGES. LB/1116863 |
| Listed Buildings Affect Setting 25m Buffer: Grade II. HE Ref: 1116863. Potentially Curtilage Listed. COLD COMFORT COTTAGES. PCL/1116863 |
| Outside SWDP Development Boundary |
| Listed Building 0m Buffer: Grade II. H.E Ref: 1116863. Potentially Curtilage Listed. COLD COMFORT COTTAGES. PCL/1116863 |
| Wind Turbines |
| SWDP 15: Designated Rural Areas |
| SWDP 5: Protect and Enhance |
| Surface Water: Low 1 in 1000 extent |
| No associated appeals |
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