Application Number W/25/02037/FUL
Status Application Approved

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  • Application
    Valid
    27/11/2025
  • Consultation
    End
    27/01/2026
  • Committee
    Meeting
    N/A
  • Decision

    Approval
  • Decision
    Date
    28/01/2026
  • Appeal
    Started
    N/A
  • Appeal
    Decision
    N/A
Summary
Application Number W/25/02037/FUL
Location Address Callow Farm Sneads Green Elmley Lovett DROITWICH SPA WR9 0PZ
Proposal Change of use of barn to personal leisure facility in association with residence Callow Farm
Status Approval
Application Type Full planning permission
Appeal Decision N/A

Important Dates
Application Received Date 22/09/2025
Application Valid Date 27/11/2025
Consultation Start Date 01/12/2025
Site Visited / Site Notice Date
Consultation End 27/01/2026
Advert Expiry
Committee Date (if applicable)
Committee Agenda
Decision Date 28/01/2026

Further Information
Expected Decision Level Delegated
Case Officer Isabelle Badland
Parish Elmley Lovett
Ward Hartlebury Ward
Applicant Mr & Mrs D Holway
Agent Michael Brown, Michael A Brown Design
Agent Address Manor Farm Barn Hadzor Droitwich WR9 7DR

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 – Location Plan (dated 5th November 2025) Location Plan and Block Plan Rev A Existing Plans and Elevations MAB 2 Rev A Proposed Plans and Elevations MAB 3 Rev A 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 installation of any external materials as part of the development hereby approved, details of the materials to be used in the construction of all external surfaces shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The submitted details shall include the type, colour and finishes of all materials. The development shall be carried out using only the materials approved under this condition. Reason: To ensure that the external materials are in keeping with the character and appearance of the surrounding area, in accordance with Policies SWDP21 and SWDP25 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan,2016 and the relevant aims and objectives of the 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 in accordance with SWDP21 and SWDP31 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 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 and the relevant aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework.
The development hereby permitted shall not be occupied at any time other than for purposes ancillary to the residential use of the dwelling Callow Farm. Reason – On the basis of how the application has been submitted and assessed, and to preserve the amenities of the locality in accord with Policy SWDP21 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan,2016 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.
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,2016 and the relevant aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework.
Within one month of the commencement of construction works on the development hereby permitted, details of at least one bird nesting feature shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved feature shall be installed in accordance with the approved details prior to the first occupation/use of the development hereby approved and retained thereafter. After the feature has been installed, a brief letter shall be sent to the local planning authority for confirmation. Reason – To ensure that the development contributes to the conservation and enhancement of biodiversity in accordance with SWDP 22 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan, 2016 and paragraphs 187, 192 and 193 of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and the relevant aims and conditions.
The applicant is reminded that, under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, as amended (section 1), it is an offence to remove, damage or destroy the nest of any wild bird while that nest is in use or being built. Planning consent for a development does not provide a defence against prosecution under this act.

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Document Type Date Description File Size Drawing/Rev Number
Application Documents
Application Plans
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
Callow Farm Cottage Sneads Green Elmley Lovett DROITWICH SPA WR9 0PZ 28/11/2025

Consultee List


Name Organisation Sent Reply Due Reply Received
Aidan Smyth WDC - Archaeology & Planning Advisor 01/12/2025 22/12/2025
Cllr Antony Hartley Hartlebury Ward 01/12/2025 22/12/2025
Drainage Engineer Engineers - S.W. Land Drainage Partnership 01/12/2025 22/12/2025
Highways County Highways 01/12/2025 22/12/2025
Mr N Wright Elmley Lovett Parish Council 01/12/2025 22/12/2025
Worcestershire Regulatory Services - Cont. Land Worcestershire Regulatory Services 01/12/2025 22/12/2025

Constraints List


Constraints List
Paper: Droitwich Advertiser - Thursday
CIL008 - Non-Urban Area
Landfill Consultation
Outside SWDP Development Boundary
Section 106 Agreement
Surface Water: High 1 in 30 extent
Surface Water: Medium 1 in 100 extent
Surface Water: Low 1 in 1000 extent
Wind Turbines
Policy Case HLA - WDC/213/HOU. Callow Farm, Sneads Green, Elmley Lovett, Worcestershire, WR9 0PZ. Demolition of agricultural building (with residential approval) and erection of no.1 detached dwelling.. Open Market. Small windfall (HLA only)
SWDP 15: Designated Rural Areas
SWDP 5: Protect and Enhance
Minor Aquifer
No associated appeals