| Application Number | W/25/01302/FUL |
| Status | Application Refused |
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Valid08/07/2025 -
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End14/08/2025 -
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Date02/09/2025 -
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| Summary | |
| Application Number | W/25/01302/FUL |
| Location Address | Land Adj To St Ecgwins Church Stratford Road Honeybourne |
| Proposal | Proposed residential development (2no dwellings), to include formation of car park for St Ecgwin's Church, pedestrian improvements to access road, and biodiversity / landscape improvements, and other auxiliary works. |
| Status | Refusal |
| Application Type | Full planning permission |
| Appeal Decision | N/A |
| Important Dates | |
| Application Received Date | 20/06/2025 |
| Application Valid Date | 08/07/2025 |
| Consultation Start Date | 09/07/2025 |
| Site Visited / Site Notice Date | |
| Consultation End | 14/08/2025 |
| Advert Expiry | 14/08/2025 |
| Committee Date (if applicable) | |
| Committee Agenda | |
| Decision Date | 02/09/2025 |
| Further Information | |
| Expected Decision Level | Delegated |
| Case Officer | Gillian McDermott |
| Parish | Honeybourne |
| Ward | Honeybourne, Pebworth & The Littletons Ward |
| Applicant | Mrs R Robins |
| Agent | Mr Geraint Jones, McCartneys LLP |
| Agent Address | 54 High Street Kington HR5 3BJ |
| Condition Details / Information Notes |
| The introduction of two dwellings along with the proposed car park would result in the loss of the agricultural landscape immediately adjacent to the church and therefore detract from its setting. The development would also disrupt the currently unimpeded relationship between the Church and its former Vicarage, resulting in further harm. Further, and in the absence of further information, it is not considered that clear of convincing justification has been provided for the substantial harm to buried deposits and the archaeological significance of the site. Therefore, the proposal would result in less than substantial harm to the setting of the heritage assets contrary to Policies SWDP 6 and 24 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan and the relevant aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework. The public benefits would not outweigh this harm. |
| The siting, scale and design of the two dwellings would fail to contribute to the local distinctiveness of the area, contrary to Policy SWDP 21 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan, Policy H4 of the Honeybourne Neighbourhood Plan and the relevant aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework. |
| The proposal would result in development sited away from the church and existing dwellings and would be visually intrusive in the landscape and harm its character, contrary to Policies SWDP 21 and SWDP 25 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan, Policy H8 of the Honeybourne Neighbourhood Plan and the relevant aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework. Further, the edge of the proposed car park and garage/store for the Plot 2 dwelling would be in close proximity to part of the Public Right of Way and along with the residential development, would affect its amenity value to its detriment. The development has failed to demonstrate how it would protect and enhance the public route, contrary to Policy H13 of the Honeybourne Neighbourhood Plan. |
| Exceptional circumstances have not been clearly demonstrated that the development would not conflict with the purposes of the Local Green Space, contrary to Policy H7 of the Honeybourne Neighbourhood Plan (HNP) and the relevant aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework. |
| Insufficient information is submitted to consider the impact upon protected species and biodiversity, and it has not been demonstrated how the development would conserve and enhance biodiversity, contrary to Policy SWDP 22 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan and the relevant aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework. |
| The restricted width of the lane would result in pedestrian/vehicle conflict and in the absence of further information in regard to visibility splays, swept path analysis, forward visibility at the two bends being obstructed by vegetation, the footway proposal not extending along the full length of the lane, the proposal would result in an unacceptable impact on highway safety contrary to Policies SWDP 4 and SWDP 21 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan, the Worcestershire County Council Streetscape Deign Guide and the relevant aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework. |
| In the absence of a S106 legal agreement for an off-site affordable housing contribution, the development would be contrary to Policy SWDP 15 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan and the relevant aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework. |
| Refused plan numbers: KI 5893 3 - Location Plan KI 5893 1A - Proposed Site Plan KI 5893 2A - Proposed Block Plan KI 5893 6 - Proposed Site Plan - access section KI 5893 10 - Plot 1 pland and elevations KI 5893 11 - Plot 2 plans and elevations KI 5893 12 - Plot 1 proposed garage plans and elevations KI 5893 13 - PLot 2 proposed garage plans and elevations KI 5893 16A - Proposed landscaping plan KI 5893 17A - Proposed site plan - storm drainage |
| Positive and Proactive Statement. In dealing with this application, the Council has worked with the applicant in the following ways:- 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. This is in accordance with paragraph 39 of the NPPF. Despite these efforts, the Council still consider that planning permission should be refused for the reasons set out above. |
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3 St Ecgwins Gardens Honeybourne EVESHAM WR11 7AT | 03/08/2025 | |
| Cornerstone 3 Reades Piece Honeybourne EVESHAM WR11 7GA | 17/07/2025 | |
| St Ecgwin's Church off Stratford Road Honeybourne | 28/07/2025 | |
| 43 Stratford Road Honeybourne EVESHAM WR11 7PP | 13/08/2025 | |
| 48 Westbourne Honeybourne EVESHAM WR11 7PT | 23/07/2025 | |
| 3-5 High Street Honeybourne EVESHAM WR11 7PQ | 30/07/2025 | |
| St Ecgwin's Church Off Stratford Road Honeybourne Evesham WR11 7PP | 31/07/2025 | |
| The Hayloft 5 Manor Farm Barns Stratford Road Honeybourne EVESHAM WR11 7PP | 31/07/2025 | |
| The Old Vicarage Stratford Road Honeybourne EVESHAM WR11 7PP | 09/07/2025 | 25/07/2025 |
| 21 Stratford Road Honeybourne EVESHAM WR11 7PP | 09/07/2025 | |
| 23 Stratford Road Honeybourne EVESHAM WR11 7PP | 09/07/2025 | |
| 25 Stratford Road Honeybourne EVESHAM WR11 7PP | 09/07/2025 | |
| 27 Stratford Road Honeybourne EVESHAM WR11 7PP | 09/07/2025 | |
| Manor Farm Barns Stratford Road Honeybourne WR11 7PP | 09/07/2025 | |
| St Ecgwins Church Stratford Road Honeybourne WR11 7PP | 09/07/2025 | |
| Manor Farm House Stratford Road Honeybourne EVESHAM WR11 7PP | 09/07/2025 | 28/07/2025 |
| 19 Stratford Road Honeybourne EVESHAM WR11 7PP | 18/07/2025 | 21/07/2025 |
| 5 St Ecgwins Gardens Honeybourne EVESHAM WR11 7AT | 18/07/2025 | 04/08/2025 |
| 17 Stratford Road Honeybourne EVESHAM WR11 7PP | 18/07/2025 | |
| Church View 21A Stratford Road Honeybourne EVESHAM WR11 7PP | 18/07/2025 | |
| 4 St Ecgwins Gardens Honeybourne EVESHAM WR11 7AT | 18/07/2025 | 31/07/2025 |
Consultee List
| Name | Organisation | Sent | Reply Due | Reply Received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aidan Smyth | WDC - Archaeology & Planning Advisor | 09/07/2025 | 30/07/2025 | |
| Asset Protection Team | Severn Trent Water Limited | 09/07/2025 | 30/07/2025 | |
| Cllr Hannah Robson | Honeybourne, Pebworth & The Littletons Ward | 09/07/2025 | 30/07/2025 | |
| Cllr Judith Ciotti | Honeybourne, Pebworth & The Littletons Ward | 09/07/2025 | 30/07/2025 | |
| Conservation Officer | Conservation Officer | 09/07/2025 | 30/07/2025 | |
| Drainage Engineer | Engineers - S.W. Land Drainage Partnership | 09/07/2025 | 30/07/2025 | |
| Environment Agency | West Area Planning | 09/07/2025 | 30/07/2025 | |
| Highways | County Highways | 09/07/2025 | 30/07/2025 | |
| Midlands Business Team | Historic England | 09/07/2025 | 30/07/2025 | 25/07/2025 |
| Mrs E Marshall | Landscape Officer | 09/07/2025 | 30/07/2025 | |
| National Amenities Societies | National Amenities Societies | 09/07/2025 | 30/07/2025 | |
| Parish Clerk | Honeybourne Parish Council | 09/07/2025 | 30/07/2025 | |
| Policy Plans - General | Policy Plans - General | 09/07/2025 | 30/07/2025 | |
| Tree Preservation Officer | Tree Preservation Officer | 09/07/2025 | 30/07/2025 | |
| WDC Natural Heritage & Biodiversity Officer | WDC Natural Heritage & Biodiversity | 09/07/2025 | 30/07/2025 | |
| Worcestershire & Herefordshire LMC Ltd | Local Medical Committee | 09/07/2025 | 30/07/2025 | |
| Worcestershire County Council (Public Paths) | 09/07/2025 | 30/07/2025 | ||
| Worcestershire Regulatory Services - Cont. Land | Worcestershire Regulatory Services | 09/07/2025 | 30/07/2025 |
Constraints List
| Constraints List |
| CIL008 - Non-Urban Area |
| Neighbourhood Plan: NPA Boundaries |
| Flood Zone 2: Medium |
| Flood Zone 3: High |
| Contaminated Land |
| Paper: Evesham Journal - Thursday |
| Outside SWDP Development Boundary |
| Public Right of Way: Type- Footpath. Path No- HY-537 B |
| Public Right of Way: Type- Footpath. Path No- HY-534 C |
| Surface Water: High 1 in 30 extent |
| Surface Water: Medium 1 in 100 extent |
| Surface Water: Low 1 in 1000 extent |
| Wind Turbines |
| SWDP 15: Designated Rural Areas |
| SWDP 2: Development Boundary |
| SWDP 11: Vale of Evesham Heavy Goods Vehicles Control Zone |
| SWDP 5: Protect and Restore |
| Neighbourhood Plan: Local Green Space |
| Listed Building Grade I or II* Only 25m buffer: Grade I. HE Ref: 1081550. Listed Building. CHURCH OF ST ECGWIN. LB/1081550 |
| Listed Buildings Affect Setting 25m Buffer: Grade I. HE Ref: 1081550. Listed Building. CHURCH OF ST ECGWIN. LB/1081550 |
| No associated appeals |
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