| Application Number | W/25/01327/FUL |
| Status | Application Refused |
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Valid09/07/2025 -
Consultation
End12/08/2025 -
Committee
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Decision
Date28/08/2025 -
Appeal
Started10/10/2025 -
Appeal
DecisionDismissed
| Summary | |
| Application Number | W/25/01327/FUL |
| Location Address | Brook House Farm Hay Lane Shernal Green Droitwich Spa WR9 7JS |
| Proposal | Conversion and alterations of existing stables to form 2 no. affordable dwellings, demolition of existing oil store and construction of holiday let attached to existing garage and office building. |
| Status | Refusal |
| Application Type | Full planning permission |
| Appeal Decision | Dismissed |
| Important Dates | |
| Application Received Date | 24/06/2025 |
| Application Valid Date | 09/07/2025 |
| Consultation Start Date | 10/07/2025 |
| Site Visited / Site Notice Date | |
| Consultation End | 12/08/2025 |
| Advert Expiry | 07/08/2025 |
| Committee Date (if applicable) | |
| Committee Agenda | |
| Decision Date | 28/08/2025 |
| Further Information | |
| Expected Decision Level | Delegated |
| Case Officer | Gillian McDermott |
| Parish | Himbleton , Hadzor |
| Ward | Bowbrook Ward |
| Applicant | Mr Russell Howard |
| Agent | Mark Broughton-Taylor, TM Building Consultants |
| Agent Address | Columbine Cottage Worcester WR7 4YF |
| Condition Details / Information Notes |
| The development proposed lies outside any development boundary as defined by the South Worcestershire Development Plan and is therefore regarded as open countryside. The development would not minimise demand for travel and future occupiers of the affordable dwellings would be highly reliant on the private car to access services and facilities, contrary to Policy SWDP 4 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan and the relevant aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework. |
| The proposed affordable housing units are not reasonably adjacent to the nearest development boundaries and therefore would be contrary to Policies SWDP 2 and SWDP 16 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan and the relevant aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework. |
| The design of the holiday let unit, due to its height and appearance would be inappropriate within the agricultural context of the site and the design of the stable building conversion would not respect the rural nature of the building, contrary to Policy SWDP 21 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan, the South Worcestershire Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document (March 2018) and the relevant aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework |
| There would be unacceptable overlooking between the two elements of the proposal and loss of daylight, sunlight and outlook for future occupiers of the affordable housing units due to the close proximity and height of the proposed holiday let unit. Further, there would be unacceptable private amenity space for future occupiers of the affordable housing units and the development would result in an unsatisfactory living environment. The proposal would be contrary to Policies SWDP 21, SWDP 35 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan, the South Worcestershire Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document (March 2018) and the relevant aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework. |
| Policy SWDP 15 requires the provision for affordable housing for all new residential development. Holiday accommodation is Use Class C3 and the proposal is for the construction of a unit, which has the potential to be converted to a C3 dwelling house at a later date. No such contribution towards the provision of off-site affordable housing has been secured. As such the proposal would be contrary to Policy SWDP15 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan (2016) and guidance in the Council's Developer Contributions SPD and Affordable Housing SPD, as well as the relevant aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework. |
| The applicant is advised that there are inaccuracies in the plans submitted. |
| Refused plans: 2423/L - Location Plan 2413/1 - Location and Site Plan 2423/8 - Proposed Site Plan 2413/2 - Holiday Let 2413/3 Rev A - Stables Conversion |
| 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; and 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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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Annexe At Brook House Farm Hay Lane Shernal Green WR9 7JS | 10/07/2025 | |
| Mistletoe Cottage 1 Hay Lane Shernal Green DROITWICH SPA WR9 7JS | 10/07/2025 | |
| The Brook House Hay Lane Shernal Green DROITWICH SPA WR9 7JS | 10/07/2025 | |
| The Cottage Brook House Farm Hay Lane Shernal Green DROITWICH SPA WR9 7JS | 10/07/2025 | |
| The Studio The Brook House Hay Lane Shernal Green DROITWICH SPA WR9 7JS | 10/07/2025 | |
| Unit 8 Brook House Farm Hay Lane Shernal Green WR9 7JS | 10/07/2025 | |
| Workshop 4 Brook House Farm Hay Lane Shernal Green DROITWICH SPA WR9 7JS | 10/07/2025 |
Consultee List
| Name | Organisation | Sent | Reply Due | Reply Received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asset Protection Team | Severn Trent Water Limited | 10/07/2025 | 31/07/2025 | |
| Cadent (National Transmission System) | Cadent (National Transmission System) | 10/07/2025 | 31/07/2025 | |
| Canal & River Trust Spatial Planning Team | Canal & River Trust | 10/07/2025 | 31/07/2025 | |
| Cllr Mrs Margaret Rowley | Bowbrook Ward | 10/07/2025 | 31/07/2025 | |
| Conservation Officer | Conservation Officer | 10/07/2025 | 31/07/2025 | |
| Drainage Engineer | Engineers - S.W. Land Drainage Partnership | 10/07/2025 | 31/07/2025 | |
| Highways | County Highways | 10/07/2025 | 31/07/2025 | |
| Housing Team - WDC | Housing - WDC | 10/07/2025 | 31/07/2025 | |
| Mr G Simms | Forestry Commission England | 10/07/2025 | 31/07/2025 | |
| Mr S Bloomfield | Worcestershire Wildlife Trust | 10/07/2025 | 31/07/2025 | |
| Mrs E Marshall | Landscape Officer | 10/07/2025 | 31/07/2025 | |
| Rachel Jefferies | Himbleton Parish Council | 10/07/2025 | 31/07/2025 | |
| Tree Preservation Officer | Tree Preservation Officer | 10/07/2025 | 31/07/2025 | |
| WCC LLFA Planning Consultation | WCC Lead Local Flood Authority | 10/07/2025 | 31/07/2025 | |
| WDC Natural Heritage & Biodiversity Officer | WDC Natural Heritage & Biodiversity | 10/07/2025 | 31/07/2025 | |
| Woodland Trust | Woodland Trust | 10/07/2025 | 31/07/2025 | |
| Worcestershire Regulatory Services - Cont. Land | Worcestershire Regulatory Services | 10/07/2025 | 31/07/2025 | |
| Worcestershire Regulatory Services - Nuisance | Worcestershire Regulatory Services | 10/07/2025 | 31/07/2025 |
Constraints List
| Constraints List |
| SWDP 22: Sites Of Regional Or Local Wildlife Importance |
| Minor Aquifer |
| Paper: Droitwich Advertiser - Thursday |
| Canal and River Trust: Minor Development Consultation (all Dev Types EXCEPT HPs) |
| Canal and River Trust Inner Zone - Consult for all Dev. Types |
| CIL008 - Non-Urban Area |
| Canal and River Trust: EIA, Major Development Consultation |
| Contaminated Land |
| Flood Zone 2: Medium |
| Flood Zone 3: High |
| Landfill Consultation |
| Outside SWDP Development Boundary |
| Public Right of Way: Type- Footpath. Path No- HI-507 C |
| Section 106 Agreement |
| Local Wildlife Site |
| 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 5: Protect and Enhance |
| Affect setting: Worcester/Birmingham Canal Conservation Area - Himbleton |
| Ancient Woodland |
| Appeals Information | |
| Number | W/25/01327/FUL |
| PINS Appeal Ref | 6000754 |
| Method | Written Procedure |
| Start date | 10/10/2025 |
| LPA Final Comments Due | 28/11/2025 |
| Interested Party Comments Due | 14/11/2025 |
| Inquiry Date | |
| Venue | |
| Decision | Dismissed |
| Issue Date | 18/12/2025 |
https://acp.planninginspectorate.gov.uk/ViewCase.aspx?caseid=6000754
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