| Application Number | W/25/01231/HP |
| Status | Application Approved |
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Application
Valid13/06/2025 -
Consultation
End08/07/2025 -
Committee
MeetingN/A -
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Decision
Date24/07/2025 -
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Appeal
DecisionN/A
| Summary | |
| Application Number | W/25/01231/HP |
| Location Address | Ellerslie Villa 77 Droitwich Road Fernhill Heath WR3 8RJ |
| Proposal | Proposed extension to existing outbuilding for use as indoor swimming pool plus amendment to fence line. |
| Status | Approval |
| Application Type | Householder Planning |
| Appeal Decision | N/A |
| Important Dates | |
| Application Received Date | 11/06/2025 |
| Application Valid Date | 13/06/2025 |
| Consultation Start Date | 17/06/2025 |
| Site Visited / Site Notice Date | |
| Consultation End | 08/07/2025 |
| Advert Expiry | |
| Committee Date (if applicable) | |
| Committee Agenda | |
| Decision Date | 24/07/2025 |
| Further Information | |
| Expected Decision Level | Delegated |
| Case Officer | Victoria Finch |
| Parish | North Claines |
| Ward | North Claines & Salwarpe Ward |
| Applicant | Mr and Mrs P. and C.Snowden |
| Agent | Mr Stephen Haskey, Steve Haskey Design Ltd |
| Agent Address | 20 St John Street Bromsgrove B61 8QY |
| 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 – 24-20-120 Scheme – Garage Floor Plan and Site Plan 24-20-121 Scheme – Elevations 24-20-122 Scheme – Block Plan 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 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. |
| A bat box shall be installed within the land ownership of the site (e.g. Ibstock enclosed bat box, Habibat bat box, Schwegler Wall-mounted Bat Shelter 2FE, Schwegler 2F Bat Box). The box should be installed at least 4m above ground-level, and not placed above windows. The roosting feature shall be installed before the first use of any part of the 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. |
| The development hereby permitted shall not be occupied at any time other than for purposes ancillary to the residential use of the dwelling known as Ellerslie Villa. The development shall not be used as an independent self contained dwelling separate from the dwelling known as Ellerslie Villa. Reason - To preserve the amenities of the locality in accord with Policy SWDP21 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan. |
| Positive and Proactive Statement. No problems have arisen in dealing with this application. The planning application sought an acceptable form of development consistent with the requirements of relevant policies and material considerations. No amendments or alterations were therefore required and no further positive or proactive action was deemed necessary. |
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 79 Droitwich Road Fernhill Heath WORCESTER WR3 8RJ | 17/06/2025 | |
| Fernhill Heath War Memorial Club Rear Of Memorial Hall 73 Droitwich Road Fernhill Heath WORCESTER WR3 8RJ | 17/06/2025 | |
| Memorial Hall 73 Droitwich Road Fernhill Heath WORCESTER WR3 8RJ | 17/06/2025 | |
| Old Cedars Cottage 75 Droitwich Road Fernhill Heath WORCESTER WR3 8RJ | 17/06/2025 | |
| Rivendell Okeys Lane Fernhill Heath WORCESTER WR3 8RL | 17/06/2025 |
Consultee List
| Name | Organisation | Sent | Reply Due | Reply Received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cllr Daniel Birch | North Claines & Salwarpe Ward | 17/06/2025 | 08/07/2025 | |
| Cllr Nicolas Wright | North Claines & Salwarpe Ward | 17/06/2025 | 08/07/2025 | |
| Highways | County Highways | 17/06/2025 | 08/07/2025 | |
| Mrs S Shinner | North Claines Parish Council | 17/06/2025 | 08/07/2025 | 18/07/2025 |
Constraints List
| Constraints List |
| Paper: Droitwich Advertiser - Thursday |
| Asset of Community Value - Fernhill Heath and District War Memorial Club, 73 Droitwich Road, Fernhill Heath, WR3 8RJ. End Date: 10/06/2026 - The Assets of Community Value register, and list of assets nominated unsuccessfully, can be viewed online at: https://www.wychavon.gov.uk/community-and-living/community-right-to-bid |
| Asset of Community Value Nominated. Fernhill Heath and District War Memorial Club, 73 Droitwich Road, Fernhill Heath, WR3 8RJ. The Assets of Community Value register, and list of assets nominated unsuccessfully, can be viewed online at: https://www.wychavon.gov.uk/community-and-living/community-right-to-bid. |
| Asset of Community Value Successful. Fernhill Heath and District War Memorial Club, 73 Droitwich Road, Fernhill Heath, WR3 8RJ. The Assets of Community Value register, and list of assets nominated unsuccessfully, can be viewed online at: https://www.wychavon.gov.uk/community-and-living/community-right-to-bid. |
| CIL008 - Non-Urban Area |
| Wind Turbines |
| SWDP 2: Development Boundary |
| SWDP 5: Protect and Restore |
| Neighbourhood Plan: Local Heritage Area |
| Neighbourhood Plan: NPA Boundaries |
| Neighbourhood Plan: Village Centre |
| Minor Aquifer |
| No associated appeals |
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