| Application Number | W/25/00878/LB |
| Status | Application Approved |
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Valid29/08/2025 -
Consultation
End09/10/2025 -
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Date24/10/2025 -
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| Summary | |
| Application Number | W/25/00878/LB |
| Location Address | Fernhill Heath House 44 Droitwich Road Fernhill Heath Worcester WR3 8RQ |
| Proposal | Internal alterations to 1st & 2nd floor layout, replacement courtyard infill exention, addition of porch and side link extension |
| Status | Approval |
| Application Type | Listed Building Consent |
| Appeal Decision | N/A |
| Important Dates | |
| Application Received Date | 22/04/2025 |
| Application Valid Date | 29/08/2025 |
| Consultation Start Date | 01/09/2025 |
| Site Visited / Site Notice Date | |
| Consultation End | 09/10/2025 |
| Advert Expiry | 02/10/2025 |
| Committee Date (if applicable) | |
| Committee Agenda | |
| Decision Date | 24/10/2025 |
| Further Information | |
| Expected Decision Level | Delegated |
| Case Officer | Wendy Trimble |
| Parish | North Claines |
| Ward | North Claines & Salwarpe Ward |
| Applicant | Mr & Mrs C Hickmott |
| Agent | E Kippen, Herlig Architecture |
| Agent Address | Kingsway House 40 Foregate Street Worcester WR1 1EE |
| 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 – Site Location and Block Plan – Dwg No P24081 0100(p02) Proposed Ground Floor Layout – Dwg No P24081 0304(p02) Rev P03 Proposed First Floor Layout – Dwg No P24081 0305(p02) Rev P03 Proposed Second Floor Layout – Dwg No P24081 0306(p02) Rev P03 Proposed Roof Plan – Dwg No P24081 0308(p02) Proposed Front Elevation with Visual Impact Assessment – Dwg No P24081 0502(p02) Proposed East Elevation with Visual Impact Assessment – Dwg No P24081 0503(p02) Proposed Rear Elevation with Visual Impact Assessment – Dwg No P24081 0504(p02) Proposed West Elevation with Visual Impact Assessment – Dwg No P24081 0505(p02) Artist Impression – Dwg No P24081 0600(p02) Reason: 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 be carried out in strict accordance with the recommendations set out in the Bat Survey Report carried out by Town and Country Ecology Ltd dated 28 August 2025 and submitted with this application. In particular: Mitigation, Compensation and Recommendations including: - Biodiversity Enhancements listed - Roosting Bats - although no bats were identified strict legislation needs to be followed. All species of bats and their roosts (whether the bats are present or not) are protected from reckless killing, disturbance or destruction under both national and European legislation. Cracks, cavities and holes in trees and buildings can provide suitable places for bats to rest or hibernate; these should be carefully inspected prior to carrying out any works. If bats are discovered during work on trees or are suspected of being present, the relevant work should be halted and Natural England (formerly English Nature) notified and further advice sought (http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/). For more information about bats and the law, please go to the Bat Conservation Trust website: http://www.bats.org.uk/ For information on surveying for bats in trees and woodland please have a look at the following guide: https://cdn.bats.org.uk/uploads/pdf/BSI-Bat-Microguide-UK-EN.pdf?v=1549304693 - Foraging and Commuting Bats - Lighting and Connectivity - Nesting Birds - All wild bird species are legally protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended) from any form of disturbance between the onset of nest building and until such time as any dependent young have left the nest, principally from the beginning of March to the end of August. 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 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. |
| Prior to the installation of the en-suite bathrooms hereby approved, a method statement for all plumping and associated works shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The works shall be carried out in accordance with the details submitted. Reason: to ensure that the techniques used, and the sequence of works are appropriate. And to protect, conserve and enhance the significance of heritage assets in accordance with policies SWDP 6, SWDP21 and SWDP24 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan. |
| 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; 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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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fernhill Heath Cottage 60 Droitwich Road Fernhill Heath WORCESTER WR3 8RQ | 01/09/2025 | |
| Hawthorns Post Office Lane Fernhill Heath WORCESTER WR3 8RB | 01/09/2025 | |
| The Coach House Post Office Lane Fernhill Heath WORCESTER WR3 8RB | 01/09/2025 | |
| The Cottage Post Office Lane Fernhill Heath WORCESTER WR3 8RB | 01/09/2025 | |
| The Garden House Post Office Lane Fernhill Heath WORCESTER WR3 8RB | 01/09/2025 |
Consultee List
| Name | Organisation | Sent | Reply Due | Reply Received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aidan Smyth | WDC - Archaeology & Planning Advisor | 01/09/2025 | 22/09/2025 | |
| Cllr Daniel Birch | North Claines & Salwarpe Ward | 01/09/2025 | 22/09/2025 | |
| Cllr Nicolas Wright | North Claines & Salwarpe Ward | 01/09/2025 | 22/09/2025 | |
| Conservation Officer | Conservation Officer | 01/09/2025 | 22/09/2025 | |
| Drainage Engineer | Engineers - S.W. Land Drainage Partnership | 01/09/2025 | 22/09/2025 | |
| Mrs E Marshall | Landscape Officer | 01/09/2025 | 22/09/2025 | |
| Mrs Marianne Pomeroy | Worcestershire County Council (Minerals) | 01/09/2025 | 22/09/2025 | |
| Mrs S Shinner | North Claines Parish Council | 01/09/2025 | 22/09/2025 | |
| National Amenities Societies | National Amenities Societies | 01/09/2025 | 22/09/2025 | |
| WDC Natural Heritage & Biodiversity Officer | WDC Natural Heritage & Biodiversity | 01/09/2025 | 22/09/2025 | |
| Worcestershire Regulatory Services - Cont. Land | Worcestershire Regulatory Services | 01/09/2025 | 22/09/2025 |
Constraints List
| Constraints List |
| Paper: Droitwich Advertiser - Thursday |
| Minor Aquifer |
| Landfill Consultation |
| Listed Building 0m Buffer: Grade II. H.E Ref: 1172807. Listed Building. FERNHILL HEATH HOUSE. LB/1172807 |
| CIL008 - Non-Urban Area |
| Listed Buildings Affect Setting 25m Buffer: Grade II. HE Ref: 1172807. Listed Building. FERNHILL HEATH HOUSE. LB/1172807 |
| Listed Buildings Affect Setting 25m Buffer: Grade II. HE Ref: 1081170. Listed Building. WALL AND GATE PIERS TO FRONT OF FERNHILL HEATH HOUSE, North Claines, FERNHILL HEATH. LB/1081170 |
| Green Belt |
| Minerals:Sand & Gravel Area |
| Outside SWDP Development Boundary |
| Listed Building 0m Buffer: Grade II. H.E Ref: 1081170. Listed Building. WALL AND GATE PIERS TO FRONT OF FERNHILL HEATH HOUSE, North Claines, FERNHILL HEATH. LB/1081170 |
| Wind Turbines |
| SWDP 2: Development Boundary |
| SWDP 2: Greenbelt |
| SWDP 5: Protect and Restore |
| SWDP 32: Sand and Gravel |
| Neighbourhood Plan: Local Heritage Area |
| Neighbourhood Plan: NPA Boundaries |
| Surface Water: Low 1 in 1000 extent |
| No associated appeals |
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