| Application Number | W/25/01778/HP |
| Status | Application Approved |
| Application Valid |
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| 20/08/2025 |
| Consultation End |
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| 09/10/2025 |
| Committee Meeting |
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| N/A |
| Decision |
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| Approval |
| Decision Date |
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| 14/10/2025 |
| Appeal Started |
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| N/A |
| Appeal Decision |
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| N/A |
| Summary | |
| Application Number | W/25/01778/HP |
| Location Address | The Bungalow Northwood Castle Hill Kemerton Tewkesbury GL20 7JN |
| Proposal | Refurbishment and extension of the annex building known as The Bungalow for the provision of annexe accommodation for family members |
| Status | Approval |
| Application Type | Householder Planning |
| Appeal Decision | N/A |
| Important Dates | |
| Application Received Date | 20/08/2025 |
| Application Valid Date | 20/08/2025 |
| Consultation Start Date | 22/08/2025 |
| Site Visited / Site Notice Date | |
| Consultation End | 09/10/2025 |
| Advert Expiry | 18/09/2025 |
| Committee Date (if applicable) | |
| Committee Agenda | |
| Decision Date | 14/10/2025 |
| Further Information | |
| Expected Decision Level | Delegated |
| Case Officer | Tom Gregory |
| Parish | Kemerton |
| Ward | Bredon Ward |
| Applicant | Mr & Mrs Locke |
| Agent | Mrs Lucy Kendall, AddisonRees Planning Consultancy Ltd |
| Agent Address | Unit 12A Top Barn Business Centre Worcester Road Worcester HR6 6NH |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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 – 2512-03 A - As existing & proposed plans & elevations PP-14247061v1 - Location 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. |
| Prior to the first use / occupation of the development hereby approved, 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, facing south (or southwest/southeast), and not placed above windows. 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 Northwood. The development shall not be used as an independent self contained dwelling separate from the dwelling known as Northwood. Reason - To preserve the amenities of the locality in accord with Policy SWDP21 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan |
| The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in strict accordance with the recommendations set out in the Preliminary Roost Assessment and Precautionary Working Method Statement carried out by Bennu Envrionmental dated 13 June 2025 and submitted with this application. 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. |
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| Address | Sent | Reply Received |
|---|---|---|
| Watermoor Point Watermoor Road Cirencester GL71LF | 03/09/2025 | |
| Cotswolds National Landscape Board, Cotswold Business Centre, 2 A P Ellis Road, Upper Rissington, Gloucestershire, GL54 2QB | 01/09/2025 | |
| Northwood Castle Hill Kemerton TEWKESBURY GL20 7JP | 22/08/2025 |
| Name | Organisation | Sent | Reply Due | Reply Received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carol Chambers | Kemerton Parish Council | 22/08/2025 | 12/09/2025 | |
| Cllr Adrian Hardman | Bredon Ward | 22/08/2025 | 12/09/2025 | |
| Conservation Officer | Conservation Officer | 22/08/2025 | 12/09/2025 | |
| Drainage Engineer | Engineers - S.W. Land Drainage Partnership | 22/08/2025 | 12/09/2025 | |
| Highways | County Highways | 22/08/2025 | 12/09/2025 | |
| Mrs E Marshall | Landscape Officer | 22/08/2025 | 12/09/2025 | |
| Mrs H Fleming | Natural England | 22/08/2025 | 12/09/2025 | |
| Simon Joyce | Cotswolds National Landscape Board | 22/08/2025 | 12/09/2025 | |
| Tree Preservation Officer | Tree Preservation Officer | 22/08/2025 | 12/09/2025 | |
| WDC Natural Heritage & Biodiversity Officer | WDC Natural Heritage & Biodiversity | 22/08/2025 | 12/09/2025 | |
| Woodland Trust | Woodland Trust | 22/08/2025 | 12/09/2025 |
| Constraints List |
| Minor Aquifer |
| SWDP 15: Designated Rural Areas |
| Affect setting: Kemerton Conservation Area |
| Paper: Evesham Journal - Thursday |
| SWDP 5: Protect and Enhance |
| CIL008 - Non-Urban Area |
| Cotswolds National Landscapes (formerly Area Outstanding Natural Beauty) |
| Outside SWDP Development Boundary |
| Wind Turbines |
| Kemerton Conservation Area |
| SWDP 23: National Landscapes (formerly Area Outstanding Natural Beauty) |
| SWDP 6: Conservation Area |
| Listed Buildings Affect Setting 25m Buffer: Grade II. HE Ref: 1349976. Listed Building. PRIORY GARDEN COTTAGE. LB/1349976 |
| Listed Buildings Affect Setting 25m Buffer: Grade II. HE Ref: 1081615. Listed Building. THE PRIORY. LB/1081615 |
| Woodland Trust Ancient/Veteran Trees-Consult if within 100m for Major Dev or 50m for HP/Minor Dev |
| No associated appeals |