Application Number W/25/01397/FUL
Status Application Approved

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  • Application
    Valid
    01/07/2025
  • Consultation
    End
    21/08/2025
  • Committee
    Meeting
    N/A
  • Decision

    Approval
  • Decision
    Date
    05/12/2025
  • Appeal
    Started
    N/A
  • Appeal
    Decision
    N/A
Summary
Application Number W/25/01397/FUL
Location Address 3 Orchard Close Church Lench Evesham WR11 4DG
Proposal New detailed planning application for the erection of a detached self-build dwelling (following grant of Permission in Principle ref. W/22/02128/PIP for a new detached dwelling)
Status Approval
Application Type Full planning permission
Appeal Decision N/A

Important Dates
Application Received Date 01/07/2025
Application Valid Date 01/07/2025
Consultation Start Date 24/07/2025
Site Visited / Site Notice Date
Consultation End 21/08/2025
Advert Expiry 21/08/2025
Committee Date (if applicable)
Committee Agenda
Decision Date 05/12/2025

Further Information
Expected Decision Level Delegated
Case Officer Isabelle Badland
Parish South Lenches
Ward Inkberrow Ward
Applicant Mr Simon Holloway
Agent Mr Neil Pearce, Avon Planning Services Limited
Agent Address 105 High Street Evesham Worcestershire WR11 4EB

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 - GROUND FLOOR GENERAL ARRANGEMENT PLAN - 24026 SWAP-XX-00-DR-A-GA-1200 P5 FIRST FLOOR GENERAL ARRANGEMENT PLAN - 24026 SWAP-XX-01-DR-A-GA-1201 P4 ROOF LEVEL GENERAL ARRANGEMENT - 24026 XX-SWAP-RF-DR-A-GA-1220 P3 ROOF LEVEL MASTERPLAN - 24026 XX-SWAP-RF-DR-A-GA-1120 P3 SITE LOCATION PLAN - 24026 SWAP-XX-XX-DR-A-CP-0001 P3 EXISTING BLOCK PLAN - 24026 SWAP-XX-XX-DR-A-CP-0002 P3 PROPOSED BLOCK PLAN - 24026 SWAP-XX-XX-DR-A-CP-0003 P3 PROPOSED NORTH AND SOUTH ELEVATION - 24026 SWAP-XX-XX-DR-A-GA-2200 P3 PROPOSED EAST AND WEST ELEVATION - 24026 SWAP-XX-XX-DR-A-GA-2201 P2 PROPOSED SECTION A-A - 24026 SWAP-XX-XX-DR-A-GA-2301 P2 TOPOGRAPHICAL SURVEY - 670703/1 EXISTING & PROPOSED SECTIONAL SITE ELEVATION - 24026 SWAP-XX-XX-DR-A-GA-2302 P3 Reason: To define the permission in accordance with Policy SWDP1 and SWDP2 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework.
No construction works above ground shall commence until details of all external materials to be used in the construction of the development shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development must be carried out in accordance with the approved details. Reason: To ensure a satisfactory external appearance of the development and that high quality materials and finishes are used, in accordance with policies SWDP 21 and SWDP 25 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan and the relevant aims and objectives of National Planning Policy Framework.
In the event that contamination is found at any time when carrying out the approved development that was not previously identified it must be reported immediately to the Local Planning Authority. The applicant is advised to immediately seek the advice of an independent geo-environmental consultant experienced in contaminated land risk assessment, including intrusive investigations and remediation. No further works should be undertaken in the areas of suspected contamination, other than that work required to be carried out as part of an approved remediation scheme, unless otherwise agreed by the Local Planning Authority, until requirements 1 to 4 below have been complied with: 1. Detailed site investigation and risk assessment must be undertaken by competent persons in accordance with the Environment Agency's 'Land Contamination: Risk Management' guidance and a written report of the findings produced. The risk assessment must be designed to assess the nature and extent of suspected contamination and approved by the Local Planning Authority prior to any further development taking place. 2. Where identified as necessary, a detailed remediation scheme to bring the site to a condition suitable for the intended use by removing unacceptable risks to identified receptors must be prepared and is subject to the approval of the Local Planning Authority in advance of undertaking. The remediation scheme must ensure that the site will not qualify as Contaminated Land under Part 2A Environmental Protection Act 1990 in relation to the intended use of the land after remediation. 3. The approved remediation scheme must be carried out in accordance with its terms prior to the re-commencement of any site works in the areas of suspected contamination, other than that work required to carry out remediation, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. 4. Following completion of measures identified in the approved remediation scheme a verification report that demonstrates the effectiveness of the remediation carried out must be produced and is subject to the approval of the Local Planning Authority prior to the occupation of any buildings on site. REASON- To ensure that the risks from land contamination to the future users of the land and neighbouring land are minimised, together with those to controlled waters, property, and ecosystems, and to ensure that the development can be carried out safely without unacceptable risks to workers, neighbours and other offsite receptors and to comply with Policy SWDP21 and the relevant aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework.
Before the first use/occupation of the development hereby permitted a scheme of landscaping shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. 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 ensure the proposed development does not have an adverse effect on the character and appearance of the area in accordance with policies SWDP21 and SWDP25 of South Worcestershire Development Plan and the relevant aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework.
Before the first use/occupation of the development hereby permitted details of a precise specification of the proposed materials for the hard landscaping of the site (including roads, paths, parking areas and other hard surfaces) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The hard landscaping of the site shall be completed before the first use/occupation of the development hereby permitted. Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details. Reason - To ensure the proposed development represents high quality design and does not have an adverse effect on the character and appearance of the area in accordance with policies SWDP21 and SWDP25 of South Worcestershire Development Plan and the relevant aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework.
Before the first use/occupation of the development hereby permitted a plan indicating the positions, design, materials and type of boundary treatment to be erected shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority The boundary treatment shall be completed before the first use/occupation of the development hereby permitted. Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details. Reason - To protect the amenities of properties and ensure the proposed development does not have an adverse effect on the character and appearance of the area in accordance with policies SWDP21 and SWDP25 of South Worcestershire Development Plan and the relevant aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework.
Demolition, clearance or construction work and deliveries to and from the site in connection with the development hereby approved shall only take place between the hours of 08.00 and 18.00hrs Monday to Friday and 08.00 and 13.00hrs on a Saturday. There shall be no demolition, clearance or construction work or deliveries to and from the site on Sundays or Bank Holidays. Reason - To preserve the amenities of the locality in accord with Policy SWDP21 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan and the relevant aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework.
The Development hereby approved shall not commence until a Construction Traffic Management Plan has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. This shall include but not be limited to: - Measures to ensure that vehicles leaving the site do not deposit mud or other detritus on the public highway. - Details of site operative parking areas material storage areas, and facilities. - The hours that delivery vehicles will be permitted to arrive and depart, and arrangements for unloading and manoeuvring. The measures set out in the approved Plan shall be carried out and complied with in full during the construction of the development hereby approved. Site operatives' parking, material storage and the positioning of operatives' facilities shall only take place on the site in locations approved in writing by the LocalPlanning Authority. REASON: To ensure the provision of adequate on-site facilities and in the interests of highway safety and in accordance with SWDP4 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan 2016 and the relevant aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework.
Prior to the first use/ occupation of the development hereby approved, an implementation timetable for the renewable energy measures, as outlined within the Energy Statement (Reference: 22/415/Holloway) (dated June 2025) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the LPA. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details. Reason - To ensure the development supports the delivery of low carbon/renewable energy and safeguards natural resources in accordance with policy SWDP27 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan and the aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework.
Prior to the first use/occupation of the development hereby permitted, the details set out in the submitted Drainage Strategy (ref: 257474-1DRA-Rev 1), dated 26th June 2025 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 and the relevant aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework.
The development hereby approved shall proceed in strict accordance with the recommendations outlined in Chapter 4.2, 4.3a, 4.3b, and 4.4 in Phase 1 Preliminary Ecological Appraisal undertaken by Brown Fisher Environmental Reports 4 Planning, dated 12th June 2025. 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 and the relevant aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework.
The proposed garage hereby permitted shall not be occupied at any time other than for purposes ancillary to the residential use of the dwelling hereby permitted. Reason - To preserve the amenities of the locality in accord with Policy SWDP21 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan and in the interests of sustainable development as other uses would be contrary to the development location strategy set out in policy SWDP2 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan and the relevant aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework.
Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (as amended) (or any order revoking, re-enacting, substituting, amending, extending, consolidating, replacing or modifying that Order), no (restricted works)(additions, extensions or external alterations) (new windows or other openings) (building or enclosure, swimming or other pool required for a purpose incidental to the enjoyment of the dwelling house) [other than those expressly authorised by this permission] shall be constructed/carried out on the application site following the completion/first use of the development hereby permitted. Reason: To safeguard the character and appearance of the development and its surroundings, and to ensure a high standard of design in accordance with Policy SWD21 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan (2016) and the relevant provisions of the National Planning Policy Framework.
The applicants attention is drawn to the existence of an agreement made under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended), and the restrictions imposed therein.
The applicant should refer to the 'WRS Code of Best Practice for Demolition and Construction Sites:- https://www.worcsregservices.gov.uk/media/raejo4k2/wrs-contractor-guidance-2nd-editionv-1-0.pdf and ensure its recommendations are complied with.

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Document Type Date Description File Size Drawing/Rev Number
Application Documents
Application Plans
Neighbour and Other Response
Statutory Consultee Response
Decision

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
1 Orchard Close Church Lench EVESHAM WR11 4DG 17/07/2025
1 Orchard Close Church Lench EVESHAM WR11 4DG 09/07/2025 17/07/2025
4 Orchard Close Church Lench EVESHAM WR11 4DG 09/07/2025
5 Orchard Close Church Lench EVESHAM WR11 4DG 09/07/2025
Greenlands Evesham Road Church Lench EVESHAM WR11 4UB 09/07/2025
Trafield Evesham Road Church Lench EVESHAM WR11 4UB 09/07/2025
2 Orchard Close Church Lench EVESHAM WR11 4DG 09/07/2025 28/07/2025

Consultee List


Name Organisation Sent Reply Due Reply Received
Chief Executive Officer Worcestershire Local Medical Commmittee Limited 09/07/2025 30/07/2025
Cllr Ben Hurdman Inkberrow Ward 09/07/2025 30/07/2025
Cllr Nick Dawkes Inkberrow Ward 09/07/2025 30/07/2025
Drainage Engineer Engineers - S.W. Land Drainage Partnership 09/07/2025 30/07/2025
Highways County Highways 09/07/2025 30/07/2025
Kate Lee South Lenches Parish Council 09/07/2025 30/07/2025
Worcestershire Regulatory Services (Enquiries) Worcestershire Regulatory Services 24/07/2025 14/08/2025

Constraints List


Constraints List
Paper: Evesham Journal - Thursday
Outside SWDP Development Boundary
CIL008 - Non-Urban Area
Wind Turbines
Policy Case HLA - PAR/21/58/HOU. Land at, Evesham Road, Church Lench. Erection of 5 no. dwellings with associated landscaping and garages.. Open Market. Small site (EMP only)
Policy Case HLA - WDC/549/HOU. 3 Orchard Close, Church Lench, Evesham, WR11 4DG. Permission in Principle for 1No. dwelling. Open Market. Small windfall (HLA only)
SWDP 15: Designated Rural Areas
Surface Water: Low 1 in 1000 extent
SWDP 5: Protect and Enhance
SWDP 2: Development Boundary
No associated appeals