| Application Number | W/25/00721/FUL |
| Status | Application Approved |
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Valid31/03/2025 -
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End16/05/2025 -
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Date05/09/2025 -
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| Summary | |
| Application Number | W/25/00721/FUL |
| Location Address | 4 High Street Droitwich Spa WR9 8EW |
| Proposal | Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of application 21/02631/FUL (Change of use to ground floor to restaurant, and works to create 3 no. residential apartments at first and second floors) |
| Status | Approval |
| Application Type | Full planning permission |
| Appeal Decision | N/A |
| Important Dates | |
| Application Received Date | 31/03/2025 |
| Application Valid Date | 31/03/2025 |
| Consultation Start Date | 11/04/2025 |
| Site Visited / Site Notice Date | |
| Consultation End | 16/05/2025 |
| Advert Expiry | 11/05/2025 |
| Committee Date (if applicable) | |
| Committee Agenda | |
| Decision Date | 05/09/2025 |
| Further Information | |
| Expected Decision Level | Delegated |
| Case Officer | Robert Smith |
| Parish | Droitwich Spa |
| Ward | Droitwich East Ward |
| Applicant | Mr S Rafique, Homes R Us |
| Agent | Mr Robert Smith, Michael Edwards Associates |
| Agent Address | 9 School Lane Lickey End Bromsgrove B60 1JD |
| Condition Details / Information Notes |
| The development hereby permitted must be commenced not later than the expiration of three years from the date of the original permission 21/02631/FUL dated 15 December 2022. Reason: To conform with the requirements of Sections 73 and 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended). |
| 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 – 4640/01 4640/02 4640/03 4640/04e 4640/05e Reason: In order to define the permission in accordance with Policy SWDP1 and SWDP2 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework. |
| The development hereby permitted shall not be open to customers outside the following hours of 12pm to 11pm Monday to Sunday. Reason:- To ensure the proposal preserves residential amenity and to prevent unacceptable noise pollution to the detriment of human health contrary to policy SWDP31 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan, as well the relevant aims and objectives of 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 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, as well the relevant aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework. |
| The development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the kitchen ventilation specification information submitted by Springfield Group. Reason: To avoid any significant impacts from pollution in accordance with Policy SWDP31 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan. |
| Prior to its/their installation as part of the development hereby approved, details of the following shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority:- 1) A full schedule of works, including the service runs and works to comply with building regs. 2) Details of rooflights to be submitted to LPA and agreed in writing prior to installation 3) Details of all new external and internal joinery at 1:10 scale 4) Details of rainwater goods 4) Level 4 building recording will need to be carried out after the buildings floor structures have been made safe and the initial agree strip out have taken place. 5) Details of the type, size and appearance of the cooking flue to be submitted to LPA and agreed in writing prior to installation. 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/or represent quality design in accordance with policies SWDP 6, SWDP21 and SWDP24 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan. |
| The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in strict accordance with the recommendations set out in the Bat Mitigation Strategy prepared by Midland Ecology dated March 2022 and submitted with this application. On completion of the works, and prior to occupation, the site shall be inspected by a suitably qualified ecologist to confirm that all measures contained within this report have been implemented in accordance with the details approved under this condition and to a satisfactory standard. A letter of certification shall thereafter be issued by the ecologist and confirmed in writing to the local planning authority. 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, as well the relevant aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework. |
| The works hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the Schedule of Stripping out works received 27 January 2023. 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/or represent quality design in accordance with policies SWDP 6, SWDP21 and SWDP24 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan, as well the relevant aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy 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; - seeking amendments to the proposed development following receipt of the application; - 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. |
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| Document Type | Date | Description | File Size | Drawing/Rev Number | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Documents | |||||
| 01. Application Form | 31/03/2025 | Application form redacted | (368kb) | - | |
| Application Plans | |||||
| 06. Proposed Plans | 31/03/2025 | Proposed elevation | (54kb) | 4640 5e - | |
| 06. Proposed Plans | 31/03/2025 | Proposed floor plan | (198kb) | 4640 4e - | |
| Statutory Consultee Response | |||||
| 09. Response - Statutory Consultee | 16/04/2025 | Historic England | (56kb) | - | |
| 09. Response - Statutory Consultee | 05/06/2025 | Conservation Officer - Conservation Officer | (81kb) | - | |
| 09. Response - Statutory Consultee | 10/06/2025 | Mr Mark Keld - Droitwich Town Council | (75kb) | - | |
| Decision | |||||
| 11. Decision Information | 05/09/2025 | Delegated Report | (220kb) | - | |
| 12. Decision Notice | 05/09/2025 | Decision Notice | (278kb) | - | |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 High Street DROITWICH SPA WR9 8EW | 11/04/2025 | |
| 2A High Street DROITWICH SPA WR9 8EW | 11/04/2025 | |
| 2B High Street DROITWICH SPA WR9 8EW | 11/04/2025 | |
| 2C High Street DROITWICH SPA WR9 8EW | 11/04/2025 | |
| 2D High Street DROITWICH SPA WR9 8EW | 11/04/2025 | |
| 6 High Street DROITWICH SPA WR9 8EW | 11/04/2025 | |
| Brine Bath Site And Pipes At Droitwich Private Hospital St Andrews Road Droitwich Spa WR9 8EW | 11/04/2025 | |
| Church Of St Andrew St Andrews Street Droitwich Spa WR9 8EW | 11/04/2025 | |
| First Floor Middle 4 High Street DROITWICH SPA WR9 8EW | 11/04/2025 | |
| First Floor Right 4 High Street DROITWICH SPA WR9 8EW | 11/04/2025 | |
| Raven Hotel St Andrews Street DROITWICH SPA WR9 8DY | 11/04/2025 | |
| Store And Premises Rear Of 2A High Street DROITWICH SPA WR9 8EW | 11/04/2025 | |
| Waterhouse Rear Of 4 High Street DROITWICH SPA WR9 8EW | 11/04/2025 |
Consultee List
| Name | Organisation | Sent | Reply Due | Reply Received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cllr Neil Franks | Droitwich Spa East Ward | 11/04/2025 | 02/05/2025 | |
| Cllr Nicola Morris | Droitwich Spa East Ward | 11/04/2025 | 02/05/2025 | |
| Midlands Business Team | Historic England | 11/04/2025 | 02/05/2025 | |
| Mike Hayzelden | Droitwich Spa Civic Society | 11/04/2025 | 02/05/2025 | |
| Mr Mark Keld | Droitwich Town Council | 11/04/2025 | 02/05/2025 | |
| National Amenities Societies | National Amenities Societies | 11/04/2025 | 02/05/2025 | |
| WDC Heritage Officer | WDC Heritage Officer | 11/04/2025 | 02/05/2025 |
Constraints List
| Constraints List |
| Policy Case HLA - PAR/32/169/HOU. 2 High Street, Droitwich Spa, WR9 8EW. REFURB OF 2 & 1 NEW FLAT. Open Market. Small windfall (HLA only) |
| Listed Buildings Affect Setting 25m Buffer: Grade II. HE Ref: 1350407. Listed Building. 4 AND 4A, HIGH STREET. LB/1350407 |
| SWDP 6: Conservation Area |
| Policy Case HLA - WDC/552/HOU. 4 High Street, Droitwich Spa, WR9 8EW. Change of use to ground floor to restaurant, and works to create 3 no. residential apartments at first and second floors (previously vacant offices since 2012).. Open Market. Small windfall (HLA only) |
| Wind Turbines |
| Policy Case ELA - 32-25. 2A High Street, Droitwich Spa, WR9 8EW. Proposed change of use from B1(dental ceramics) to A2 (letting agency). Complete. |
| SWDP 2: Development Boundary |
| SWDP 10: Primary Shopping Frontage |
| SWDP 10: Shopping Centres |
| Droitwich Conservation Area |
| Listed Buildings Affect Setting 25m Buffer: Grade II. HE Ref: 1167938. Listed Building. 6 AND 8, HIGH STREET. LB/1167938 |
| Canal and River Trust Inner Zone - Consult for all Dev. Types |
| Landfill Consultation |
| SWDP 5: Urban - Unsurveyed |
| Listed Building 0m Buffer: Grade II. H.E Ref: 1167937. Listed Building. 2, HIGH STREET. LB/1167937 |
| CIL002 - Main Urban Area |
| Listed Building 0m Buffer: Grade II. H.E Ref: 1350407. Listed Building. 4 AND 4A, HIGH STREET. LB/1350407 |
| Affect setting: Droitwich Conservation Area |
| Listed Building 0m Buffer: Grade II. H.E Ref: 1167938. Listed Building. 6 AND 8, HIGH STREET. LB/1167938 |
| Paper: Droitwich Advertiser - Thursday |
| Listed Buildings Affect Setting 25m Buffer: Grade II. HE Ref: 1167937. Listed Building. 2, HIGH STREET. LB/1167937 |
| Section 106 Agreement |
| Surface Water: Low 1 in 1000 extent |
| Listed Buildings Affect Setting 25m Buffer: Grade II. HE Ref: 1296657. Listed Building. 21 AND 23, HIGH STREET. LB/1296657 |
| Listed Buildings Affect Setting 25m Buffer: Grade II. HE Ref: 1350406. Listed Building. TENBY HOUSE. LB/1350406 |
| Listed Building Grade I or II* Only 25m buffer: Grade I. HE Ref: 1167974. Listed Building. CHURCH OF ST ANDREW. LB/1167974 |
| Listed Buildings Affect Setting 25m Buffer: Grade I. HE Ref: 1167974. Listed Building. CHURCH OF ST ANDREW. LB/1167974 |
| Listed Buildings Affect Setting 25m Buffer: Grade II. HE Ref: 1095975. Listed Building. 10, HIGH STREET. LB/1095975 |
| Listed Buildings Affect Setting 25m Buffer: Grade II. HE Ref: 1095973. Listed Building. TALBOT HOTEL. LB/1095973 |
| Listed Buildings Affect Setting 25m Buffer: Grade II. HE Ref: 1167942. Listed Building. 12, HIGH STREET. LB/1167942 |
| Listed Building Grade I or II* Only 25m buffer: Grade II*. HE Ref: 1296659. Listed Building (AT RISK). Nos. 31-35 (odd) High Street, Droitwich. LB/1296659 |
| Listed Buildings Affect Setting 25m Buffer: Grade II*. HE Ref: 1296659. Listed Building (AT RISK). Nos. 31-35 (odd) High Street, Droitwich. LB/1296659 |
| Listed Buildings Affect Setting 25m Buffer: Grade II. HE Ref: 1350424. Listed Building. HOUSE ADJOINING ST ANDREWS CHURCH ON THE SOUTH. LB/1350424 |
| No associated appeals |
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