| Application Number | W/25/00611/CU |
| Status | Application Refused |
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Application
Valid12/09/2025 -
Consultation
End21/10/2025 -
Committee
MeetingN/A -
Decision Refusal -
Decision
Date15/12/2025 -
Appeal
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Appeal
DecisionN/A
| Summary | |
| Application Number | W/25/00611/CU |
| Location Address | 53 Port Street Evesham WR11 3LF |
| Proposal | Internal alterations to rear single storey garage to provide a change of use from commercial storage to 2No. 1 bedroom apartment dwellinghouses. |
| Status | Refusal |
| Application Type | Change of use |
| Appeal Decision | N/A |
| Important Dates | |
| Application Received Date | 21/03/2025 |
| Application Valid Date | 12/09/2025 |
| Consultation Start Date | 29/04/2025 |
| Site Visited / Site Notice Date | |
| Consultation End | 21/10/2025 |
| Advert Expiry | 16/10/2025 |
| Committee Date (if applicable) | |
| Committee Agenda | |
| Decision Date | 15/12/2025 |
| Further Information | |
| Expected Decision Level | Delegated |
| Case Officer | Gavin Greenhow |
| Parish | Evesham |
| Ward | Bengeworth Ward |
| Applicant | Mr John Rivers, Allworks Properties Ltd |
| Agent | Mr Greg Dick, Featherbed Architects Ltd |
| Agent Address | The Studio 1 Waters Edge High Street, Bidford-on-Avon Alcester Warwickshire B50 4FX |
| Condition Details / Information Notes |
| The arrangement of the proposed accommodation is cramped and raises concerns regarding the impact of the flats both on the amenities of neighbouring properties, and on the amenity of occupiers of the development itself. For example, the use of existing window openings adjacent to third party land would be likely to result in mutual overlooking, nuisance and security issues. In addition, the flats have very little external amenity space. In these ways, the proposal is contrary to policy SWDP21 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan which requires that all development will be expected to be of a high design quality and needs to integrate effectively with its surroundings, in terms of form and function, the South Worcestershire Design Guide SPD and the 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: - seeking further information following receipt of the application; - seeking amendments to the proposed development following receipt of the application; and - 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. This is in accordance with paragraph 39 of the NPPF. Despite these efforts, the Council still considers that planning permission should be refused for the reasons set out above. |
| The following plans are relevant to this decision: Original plans: Featherbed Architects drawing number 02 d Amended plans (received 26 August 2025): Featherbed Architects drawing number 03 f |
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Consultation Responses
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 14 Owletts End EVESHAM WR11 1DB | 24/09/2025 | |
| 1 New Street EVESHAM WR11 3AX | 15/09/2025 | |
| 28 The Leys EVESHAM WR11 3AR | 15/09/2025 | |
| 3 New Street EVESHAM WR11 3AX | 15/09/2025 | |
| 49-51 Port Street EVESHAM WR11 3LF | 15/09/2025 | |
| 51 Port Street EVESHAM WR11 3LF | 15/09/2025 | |
| 51A Port Street EVESHAM WR11 3LF | 15/09/2025 | |
| 51B Port Street EVESHAM WR11 3LF | 15/09/2025 | |
| 55-57 Port Street EVESHAM WR11 3LF | 15/09/2025 | |
| 55A Port Street EVESHAM WR11 3LF | 15/09/2025 | |
| 6 Wesley Cottages The Leys EVESHAM WR11 3AR | 15/09/2025 | |
| Flat 55 Port Street EVESHAM WR11 3LF | 15/09/2025 | |
| Properties 53 To 61 Port Street Evesham WR11 3LF | 15/09/2025 |
Consultee List
| Name | Organisation | Sent | Reply Due | Reply Received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cllr Mark Goodge | Bengeworth Ward | 29/04/2025 | 20/05/2025 | |
| Cllr Mrs Emma Stokes | Bengeworth Ward | 29/04/2025 | 20/05/2025 | |
| Conservation Officer | Conservation Officer | 29/04/2025 | 20/05/2025 | |
| Drainage Engineer | Engineers - S.W. Land Drainage Partnership | 29/04/2025 | 20/05/2025 | |
| Highways | County Highways | 29/04/2025 | 20/05/2025 | |
| National Amenities Societies | National Amenities Societies | 29/04/2025 | 20/05/2025 | |
| Town Clerk | Evesham Town Council | 29/04/2025 | 20/05/2025 | |
| Worcestershire & Herefordshire LMC Ltd | Local Medical Committee | 29/04/2025 | 20/05/2025 | |
| Worcestershire Regulatory Services - Air Quality | Worcestershire Regulatory Services | 29/04/2025 | 20/05/2025 | |
| Worcestershire Regulatory Services - Nuisance | Worcestershire Regulatory Services | 29/04/2025 | 20/05/2025 | |
| Cllr Mark Goodge | Bengeworth Ward | 15/09/2025 | ||
| Cllr Mrs Emma Stokes | Bengeworth Ward | 15/09/2025 | ||
| Conservation Officer | Conservation Officer | 15/09/2025 | ||
| Drainage Engineer | Engineers - S.W. Land Drainage Partnership | 15/09/2025 | ||
| Highways | County Highways | 15/09/2025 | ||
| National Amenities Societies | National Amenities Societies | 15/09/2025 | ||
| Town Clerk | Evesham Town Council | 15/09/2025 | ||
| Worcestershire & Herefordshire LMC Ltd | Local Medical Committee | 15/09/2025 | ||
| Worcestershire Regulatory Services - Air Quality | Worcestershire Regulatory Services | 15/09/2025 | ||
| Worcestershire Regulatory Services - Nuisance | Worcestershire Regulatory Services | 15/09/2025 |
Constraints List
| Constraints List |
| SWDP 10: Secondary Shopping Frontage |
| Minor Aquifer |
| CIL004 - Main Urban Area |
| Paper: Evesham Journal - Thursday |
| Air Quality Management Area Consultation |
| Listed Building 0m Buffer: Grade II. H.E Ref: 1081365. Listed Building. 47, PORT STREET. LB/1081365 |
| Listed Building 0m Buffer: Grade II. H.E Ref: 1302707. Listed Building. 53-61, PORT STREET. LB/1302707 |
| Listed Buildings Affect Setting 25m Buffer: Grade II. HE Ref: 1081365. Listed Building. 47, PORT STREET. LB/1081365 |
| Listed Buildings Affect Setting 25m Buffer: Grade II. HE Ref: 1302707. Listed Building. 53-61, PORT STREET. LB/1302707 |
| Affect setting: Evesham Conservation Area |
| Evesham Conservation Area |
| Section 106 Agreement |
| Surface Water: Low 1 in 1000 extent |
| Wind Turbines |
| Policy Case ELA - 37-61. 51B Port Street, Evesham, WR11 3LF. Retrospective change of use from a small warehouse with offices(B1/B8) to D2 gymnasium.. Complete. |
| Policy Case HLA - PAR/37/221/HOU. 53 Port Street, Evesham, WR11 3LF. ALT TO FLATS. Affordable. Small site (EMP only) |
| Policy Case HLA - PAR/37/151/HOU. 61 Port Street, Evesham, WR11 3LF. . Affordable. Small site (EMP only) |
| Policy Case HLA - PAR/37/247/HOU. 27 THE LEYS. DEM WAREHOUSE. Open Market. Small windfall (HLA only) |
| Policy Case HLA - WDC/3/HOU. 47C Port Street, Evesham, WR11 3LF. Change of use from former dental practice D1 to residential C3. Open Market. Small windfall (HLA only) |
| SWDP 6: Conservation Area |
| SWDP 2: Development Boundary |
| SWDP 5: Urban - Unsurveyed |
| Listed Buildings Affect Setting 25m Buffer: Grade II. HE Ref: 1178614. Listed Building. 50, PORT STREET. LB/1178614 |
| Listed Buildings Affect Setting 25m Buffer: Grade II. HE Ref: 1081369. Listed Building. 58-64, PORT STREET. LB/1081369 |
| No associated appeals |
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