| Application Number | W/25/01312/HP |
| Status | Application Approved |
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Valid29/07/2025 -
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End29/08/2025 -
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Date11/09/2025 -
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| Summary | |
| Application Number | W/25/01312/HP |
| Location Address | Byfleet House Main Road Ombersley Droitwich Spa WR9 0DP |
| Proposal | Installation of solar panels to the front elevation of property. |
| Status | Approval |
| Application Type | Householder Planning |
| Appeal Decision | N/A |
| Important Dates | |
| Application Received Date | 20/06/2025 |
| Application Valid Date | 29/07/2025 |
| Consultation Start Date | 29/07/2025 |
| Site Visited / Site Notice Date | |
| Consultation End | 29/08/2025 |
| Advert Expiry | 29/08/2025 |
| Committee Date (if applicable) | |
| Committee Agenda | |
| Decision Date | 11/09/2025 |
| Further Information | |
| Expected Decision Level | Delegated |
| Case Officer | Wendy Trimble |
| Parish | Ombersley |
| Ward | Ombersley Ward |
| Applicant | Mr. J. Martineau |
| Agent | Mr Mike Taylor, Taylor and Co Architects |
| Agent Address | The Studio Ivy House Chapel Lane Ombersley WR9 0DT |
| 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 plan – dwg no 1976-01 Block Plans Existing and Proposed – dwg no 1976-02 Elevations as Existing and Proposed – dwg no 1976-03 Clearline Fusion PV16 445ag M10 data sheet (AG-M10 Solar Photovoltaic Panels) Reason: To define the permission in accordance with Policy SWDP1 and SWDP2 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework. |
| 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 materials to be used in the external framing and surfaces of the PV panels hereby permitted shall be black in colour and in accordance with the submitted solar panels datasheet AG-M10 Solar Photovoltaic Panels 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 represent quality design in accordance with policies SWDP6, SWDP21 & SWDP24 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan. |
| Buildings are frequently used as roosting sites by bats. Bats and their 'roost' sites are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended) and the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017, the latter of which deems them a European Protected Species. It is a criminal offence to deliberately kill or injure a bat, to disturb or destroy a bat roost or to obstruct an entrance to a roost. If evidence of bats is found, work should stop immediately and Natural England must be contacted on 0845 6003078 for advice on the best way to proceed. All contractors working on site should be made aware of the advice and provided with the relevant contact details. |
| 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. 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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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Beighton House Droitwich Road Ombersley DROITWICH SPA WR9 0DR | 11/08/2025 | |
| Filmer House Main Road Ombersley DROITWICH SPA WR9 0DS | 29/07/2025 | |
| The Thatched Cottage Main Road Ombersley DROITWICH SPA WR9 0DP | 29/07/2025 | |
| Wellington House Main Road Ombersley DROITWICH SPA WR9 0DP | 29/07/2025 |
Consultee List
| Name | Organisation | Sent | Reply Due | Reply Received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angie Astley | Ombersley and Doverdale Parish Council | 29/07/2025 | 19/08/2025 | |
| Cllr Christopher Day | Ombersley Ward | 29/07/2025 | 19/08/2025 | |
| Conservation Officer | Conservation Officer | 29/07/2025 | 19/08/2025 | |
| Drainage Engineer | Engineers - S.W. Land Drainage Partnership | 29/07/2025 | 19/08/2025 | |
| Highways | County Highways | 29/07/2025 | 19/08/2025 |
Constraints List
| Constraints List |
| Major Aquifer |
| Neighbourhood Plan: NPA Boundaries |
| Paper: Kidderminster Shuttle - Thursd |
| Affect setting: Ombersley Conservation Area |
| Ombersley Conservation Area |
| Paper: Droitwich Advertiser - Thursday |
| CIL008 - Non-Urban Area |
| Source Protection Zone 3 |
| Surface Water: High 1 in 30 extent |
| Surface Water: Medium 1 in 100 extent |
| Surface Water: Low 1 in 1000 extent |
| Wind Turbines |
| SWDP 6: Conservation Area |
| SWDP 15: Designated Rural Areas |
| SWDP 2: Development Boundary |
| SWDP 5: Protect and Enhance |
| Listed Buildings Affect Setting 25m Buffer: Grade II. HE Ref: 1081160. Listed Building. THE THATCHED COTTAGE, MAIN ROAD, Ombersley. LB/1081160 |
| Listed Buildings Affect Setting 25m Buffer: Grade II. HE Ref: 1081159. Listed Building. FILMER HOUSE, MAIN ROAD, Ombersley. LB/1081159 |
| No associated appeals |
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