| Application Number | W/25/02197/HP |
| Status | Application Approved |
| Application Valid |
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| 16/10/2025 |
| Consultation End |
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| 07/11/2025 |
| Committee Meeting |
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| N/A |
| Decision |
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| Approval |
| Decision Date |
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| 10/12/2025 |
| Appeal Started |
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| N/A |
| Appeal Decision |
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| N/A |
| Summary | |
| Application Number | W/25/02197/HP |
| Location Address | 24 Dilmore Lane Fernhill Heath Worcester WR3 7TE |
| Proposal | Side double and rear single storey extensions, with rear loft dormer |
| Status | Approval |
| Application Type | Householder Planning |
| Appeal Decision | N/A |
| Important Dates | |
| Application Received Date | 13/10/2025 |
| Application Valid Date | 16/10/2025 |
| Consultation Start Date | 17/10/2025 |
| Site Visited / Site Notice Date | |
| Consultation End | 07/11/2025 |
| Advert Expiry | |
| Committee Date (if applicable) | |
| Committee Agenda | |
| Decision Date | 10/12/2025 |
| Further Information | |
| Expected Decision Level | Delegated |
| Case Officer | Wendy Trimble |
| Parish | North Claines |
| Ward | North Claines & Salwarpe Ward |
| Applicant | Mr. & Mrs. N. Gapper |
| Agent | Mr J. Petersen, JPL Architectural Design Ltd. |
| Agent Address | 3, Oakley Gardens, Newland Droitwich WR9 7GZ |
| 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 – Proposed Block Plan – Dwg No BP02 Proposed Elevations – Dwg No E02 Proposed Ground and First Floor Plan – Dwg No L02 Proposed Loft Plan – Dwg No L03 Proposed Location Plan – Dwg No LP02 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 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. |
| 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. |
| All wild bird species are legally protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended) from any form of disturbance between the onset of nest building and until such time as any dependent young have left the nest, principally from the beginning of March to the end of August. |
| All species of bats and their roosts (whether the bats are present or not) are protected from reckless killing, disturbance or destruction under both national and European legislation. Cracks, cavities and holes in trees and buildings can provide suitable places for bats to rest or hibernate; these should be carefully inspected prior to carrying out any works. If bats are discovered during work on trees or are suspected of being present, the relevant work should be halted and Natural England (formerly English Nature) notified and further advice sought (http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/). For more information about bats and the law, please go to the Bat Conservation Trust website: http://www.bats.org.uk/ For information on surveying for bats in trees and woodland please have a look at the following guide: https://cdn.bats.org.uk/uploads/pdf/BSI-Bat-Microguide-UK-EN.pdf?v=1549304693 |
| 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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| Address | Sent | Reply Received |
|---|---|---|
| 17 Tapenhall Road Fernhill Heath WORCESTER WR3 7TR | 17/10/2025 | |
| 19 Tapenhall Road Fernhill Heath WORCESTER WR3 7TR | 17/10/2025 | |
| 22 Dilmore Lane Fernhill Heath WORCESTER WR3 7TE | 17/10/2025 | |
| 26 Dilmore Lane Fernhill Heath WORCESTER WR3 7TE | 17/10/2025 |
| Name | Organisation | Sent | Reply Due | Reply Received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cllr Daniel Birch | North Claines & Salwarpe Ward | 17/10/2025 | 07/11/2025 | |
| Cllr Nicolas Wright | North Claines & Salwarpe Ward | 17/10/2025 | 07/11/2025 | |
| Drainage Engineer | Engineers - S.W. Land Drainage Partnership | 17/10/2025 | 07/11/2025 | |
| Highways | County Highways | 17/10/2025 | 07/11/2025 | |
| Mrs S Shinner | North Claines Parish Council | 17/10/2025 | 07/11/2025 | |
| WDC Natural Heritage & Biodiversity Officer | WDC Natural Heritage & Biodiversity | 17/10/2025 | 07/11/2025 |
| Constraints List |
| Neighbourhood Plan: NPA Boundaries |
| CIL008 - Non-Urban Area |
| Paper: Droitwich Advertiser - Thursday |
| Minor Aquifer |
| Wind Turbines |
| SWDP 2: Development Boundary |
| SWDP 5: Protect and Restore |
| Surface Water: Low 1 in 1000 extent |
| Surface Water: Medium 1 in 100 extent |
| No associated appeals |