| Application Number | W/25/01118/FUL |
| Status | Application Approved |
| Application Valid |
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| 28/10/2025 |
| Consultation End |
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| 11/12/2025 |
| Committee Meeting |
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| N/A |
| Decision |
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| Approval |
| Decision Date |
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| 22/05/2026 |
| Appeal Started |
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| N/A |
| Appeal Decision |
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| N/A |
| Summary | |
| Application Number | W/25/01118/FUL |
| Location Address | Land And Buildings Off (Os 0354 6019) Salt Way New End Astwood Bank |
| Proposal | Engineering operations in connection with track/hardstanding together with extension and retention of existing bund (Retrospective) |
| Status | Approval |
| Application Type | Full planning permission |
| Appeal Decision | N/A |
| Important Dates | |
| Application Received Date | 27/05/2025 |
| Application Valid Date | 28/10/2025 |
| Consultation Start Date | 02/06/2025 |
| Site Visited / Site Notice Date | |
| Consultation End | 11/12/2025 |
| Advert Expiry | 27/11/2025 |
| Committee Date (if applicable) | |
| Committee Agenda | |
| Decision Date | 22/05/2026 |
| Further Information | |
| Expected Decision Level | Delegated |
| Case Officer | Gavin Greenhow |
| Parish | Cookhill |
| Ward | Inkberrow Ward |
| Applicant | Mr T Pearman, Pathfinder Estates (Midlands) Ltd |
| Agent | Mr Gary Moss, MSC Planning Associates Ltd. |
| Agent Address | 62 Blackstitch Lane Webheath Redditch B975TQ |
| Condition Details / Information Notes |
| Within 3 months of the grant of this consent, a scheme of landscaping shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority for approval. The landscaping scheme shall include:- (i) a plan(s) showing details of all existing trees and hedges on the application site. The plan should include, for each tree/hedge, the accurate position, canopy spread and species, together with an indication of any proposals for felling/pruning and any proposed changes in ground level, or other works to be carried out, within the canopy spread. (ii) a plan(s) showing the layout of proposed tree, hedge and shrub planting and grass areas. (iii) a schedule of proposed planting - indicating species, sizes at time of planting and numbers/densities of plants. (iv) a written specification outlining cultivation and other operations associated with plant and grass establishment. (v) a schedule of maintenance, including watering and the control of competitive weed growth, for a minimum period of five years from first planting. All planting and seeding/turfing shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details in the first planting and seeding/turfing seasons following the completion or first occupation/use of the development, whichever is the sooner. The planting shall be maintained in accordance with the approved schedule of maintenance. Any trees or plants which, within a period of five years from the completion of the planting, die, are removed or become seriously damaged or diseased shall be replaced in the next planting season with others of similar size and species. Reason: To (i) ensure the proposed development does not have an adverse effect on the character and appearance of the area in accordance with policies SWDPR05, SWDPR28 and SWDPR34 of South Worcestershire Development Plan Review 2026, and (ii) ensure the development contributes to the conservation and enhancement of biodiversity within the site and the wider area in accordance with policy SWDPR29 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review 2026 and the relevant aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework. |
| 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 – Original plans: UK Map Centre 1:1250 scale site location plan Amended plans (received 19/5/26): Absolute Architecture drawing number 4805 005C Reason: To define the permission in accordance with policies SWDPR01 and SWDPR03 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review 2026 and 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: - 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. |
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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.
| No associated neighbours |
| Name | Organisation | Sent | Reply Due | Reply Received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cllr Ben Hurdman | Inkberrow Ward | 02/06/2025 | 23/06/2025 | |
| Cllr Nick Dawkes | Inkberrow Ward | 02/06/2025 | 23/06/2025 | |
| Drainage Engineer | Engineers - S.W. Land Drainage Partnership | 02/06/2025 | 23/06/2025 | |
| Highways | County Highways | 02/06/2025 | 23/06/2025 | |
| Mr S Bloomfield | Worcestershire Wildlife Trust | 02/06/2025 | 23/06/2025 | |
| Ms K Brazier | Cookhill Parish Council | 02/06/2025 | 23/06/2025 | |
| WDC Natural Heritage & Biodiversity Officer | WDC Natural Heritage & Biodiversity | 02/06/2025 | 23/06/2025 | |
| Worcestershire County Council (Public Paths) | 02/06/2025 | 23/06/2025 | ||
| Cllr Ben Hurdman | Inkberrow Ward | 28/10/2025 | ||
| Cllr Nick Dawkes | Inkberrow Ward | 28/10/2025 | ||
| Drainage Engineer | Engineers - S.W. Land Drainage Partnership | 28/10/2025 | ||
| Highways | County Highways | 28/10/2025 | ||
| Mr S Bloomfield | Worcestershire Wildlife Trust | 28/10/2025 | ||
| Ms K Brazier | Cookhill Parish Council | 28/10/2025 | ||
| WDC Natural Heritage & Biodiversity Officer | WDC Natural Heritage & Biodiversity | 28/10/2025 | ||
| Worcestershire County Council (Public Paths) | 28/10/2025 |
| Constraints List |
| Paper: Redditch Advertiser - Thursday |
| Paper: Evesham Journal - Thursday |
| Outside SWDP Development Boundary |
| Public Right of Way: Type- Footpath. Path No- CK-526 C |
| CIL008 - Non-Urban Area |
| Surface Water: Low 1 in 1000 extent |
| Wind Turbines |
| SWDP 15: Designated Rural Areas |
| SWDP 5: Protect and Restore |
| Local Wildlife Site |
| No associated appeals |