| Application Number | W/25/02385/HP |
| Status | Application Approved |
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Valid04/11/2025 -
Consultation
End08/12/2025 -
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Date24/12/2025 -
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| Summary | |
| Application Number | W/25/02385/HP |
| Location Address | The Retreat Chatley Lane Chatley Hawford Droitwich Spa WR9 0AP |
| Proposal | Two-storey rear and single-storey side extension |
| Status | Approval |
| Application Type | Householder Planning |
| Appeal Decision | N/A |
| Important Dates | |
| Application Received Date | 04/11/2025 |
| Application Valid Date | 04/11/2025 |
| Consultation Start Date | 05/11/2025 |
| Site Visited / Site Notice Date | |
| Consultation End | 08/12/2025 |
| Advert Expiry | |
| Committee Date (if applicable) | |
| Committee Agenda | |
| Decision Date | 24/12/2025 |
| Further Information | |
| Expected Decision Level | Delegated |
| Case Officer | Wendy Trimble |
| Parish | Ombersley |
| Ward | Ombersley Ward |
| Applicant | Mr & Mrs Martyn-Smith |
| Agent | Mr Damion Scully, BIG.SMALL.SPACE LTD |
| Agent Address | 19 York Street Stourport DY13 9EH |
| 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 Plans and Elevations – Dwg No 25-776-1 Rev P8 Location & Proposed Site Plan – Dwg No 25-776-2 Reason: To define the permission in accordance with Policy SWDP1 and SWDP2 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework. |
| The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in strict accordance with the recommendations set out in the Ecological Survey report carried out by Chelmarsh RG dated 19th August 2025 and submitted with this application. In particular the following mitigation measures: 1. As bats were present during the emergence survey on 19th August planning can be granted but with a condition that no work takes place until a bat mitigation class licence is obtained. 2. Bats do move frequently. In the very unlikely event that a bat is found elsewhere during any building work, work should cease immediately and the Bat Conservation Trust should be informed for advice on how to continue. 3. Any trenches dug for foundations or drainage should be provided with an escape ramp such as an old scaffold plank to enable hedgehog, amphibians etc to escape should they fall in overnight. Trenches should always be checked each morning before work commences, and any trapped animals released to a place of safety. There are currently no plans for any such excavations unless the structural survey finds otherwise. 4. Depending on the time of year that the work commences care must be taken that no bird nests are present. The privet hedge which must be removed should be checked for the presence of nests before removal. Should any nest be found work should wait until the birds have fledged. 5. Any building work gives the opportunity to increase the general biodiversity for species. For bats, as a small bat roost has been found, provision would have to be made for future roosting bats. As numbers are small a Kent style bat box should suffice. This should be positioned ideally near where the two bats emerged. The design of kent bat box is requested. For birds, a hole nesting box for tit/sparrow species could be erected on a tree in the grounds. 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 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 approved, 1no. bird nesting box (e.g a sparrow/tit) shall be installed under the eaves of the north or east facing elevation of the dwelling and shall remain thereafter. 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. |
| 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; - seeking amendments to the proposed development 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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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bishford House Chatley Lane Chatley Hawford DROITWICH SPA WR9 0AP | 05/11/2025 | |
| The Hideaway Chatley Lane Chatley Hawford DROITWICH WR9 0AP | 05/11/2025 | |
| Woodhouse Farm Chatley Lane Chatley Hawford DROITWICH SPA WR9 0AP | 05/11/2025 |
Consultee List
| Name | Organisation | Sent | Reply Due | Reply Received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angie Astley | Ombersley and Doverdale Parish Council | 05/11/2025 | 26/11/2025 | |
| Cllr Christopher Day | Ombersley Ward | 05/11/2025 | 26/11/2025 | |
| Drainage Engineer | Engineers - S.W. Land Drainage Partnership | 05/11/2025 | 26/11/2025 | |
| Highways | County Highways | 05/11/2025 | 26/11/2025 | |
| WDC Natural Heritage & Biodiversity Officer | WDC Natural Heritage & Biodiversity | 05/11/2025 | 26/11/2025 |
Constraints List
| Constraints List |
| Major Aquifer |
| Paper: Kidderminster Shuttle - Thursd |
| Paper: Droitwich Advertiser - Thursday |
| CIL008 - Non-Urban Area |
| Outside SWDP Development Boundary |
| Public Right of Way: Type- Footpath. Path No- OM-787 B |
| Source Protection Zone 3 |
| Wind Turbines |
| Policy Case HLA - PAR/67/22/HOU. Woodhouse Farm, Chatley Lane, Chatley, Droitwich Spa, WR9 0AP. AG DWELL. Affordable. Small site (EMP only) |
| SWDP 15: Designated Rural Areas |
| SWDP 5: Protect and Enhance |
| Neighbourhood Plan: NPA Boundaries |
| Agricultural Occupancy condition may apply: 85/00665 |
| No associated appeals |
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