Application Number W/25/02410/FUL
Status Application Approved

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  • Application
    Valid
    10/11/2025
  • Consultation
    End
    09/12/2025
  • Committee
    Meeting
    N/A
  • Decision

    Approval
  • Decision
    Date
    19/12/2025
  • Appeal
    Started
    N/A
  • Appeal
    Decision
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Summary
Application Number W/25/02410/FUL
Location Address Wescoe Newland Lane Newland Droitwich Spa WR9 7JH
Proposal Variation of Conditions 2 (Approved Plans), 5 (Vehicular Access) and 9 (Parking) of Planning Permission Ref: W/24/01808/FUL (2no. self-build houses).
Status Approval
Application Type Full planning permission
Appeal Decision N/A

Important Dates
Application Received Date 06/11/2025
Application Valid Date 10/11/2025
Consultation Start Date 11/11/2025
Site Visited / Site Notice Date
Consultation End 09/12/2025
Advert Expiry
Committee Date (if applicable)
Committee Agenda
Decision Date 19/12/2025

Further Information
Expected Decision Level Delegated
Case Officer Isabelle Badland
Parish Salwarpe , Droitwich Spa
Ward Droitwich South East Ward, North Claines & Salwarpe Ward
Applicant Mr & Mrs J Laight
Agent Mr David Addison, AddisonRees Planning Consultancy Ltd
Agent Address Unit 12A Top Barn Business Centre Ltd Holt Heath Worcester WR6 6NH

Condition Details / Information Notes
The development hereby permitted must be commenced not later than the expiration of three years from the date of the original permission W/24/01808/FUL, approved on the 18th December 2024. Reason: To conform with the requirements of Sections 73 and 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended).
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 provided on the application form and the following plans and documents as follows: Planning Layout 2025-002 1 (received 26/11/2025) Plot 5 floor plans & elevations (received 10/11/2025) Floor Plans & Elevations – Double Garage A1111 09 Floor Plans-House Type A A1098 04 Rev A Elevations- House Type A (Brick) A1098 03 Rev A Energy Statement Water Management Statement Proposed Removals and Tree Protection 3039-P-11 Phase 1 Preliminary Ecological Appraisal September 2023 Revised November 2023, Dr. S. Bodnar Reason: To define the permission in accordance with Policy SWDP1 and SWDP2 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan, 2016 and the National Planning Policy Framework.
No building above slab level shall commence until details of the materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the development hereby permitted have been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The details to be submitted shall include:- - type, colour, of brickwork or render to be used in external facing elevations - type, colour, texture, size and design of roofing materials; -details of hardstandings -details of boundary treatments The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details. Reason: To ensure that the new materials and details are in keeping with the surroundings and represent quality design 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.
The dwellinghouses hereby approved shall not be occupied until visibility splays are provided from a point 0.6m above carriageway level at the centre of the access to the application site and 2.4 metres back from the near side edge of the adjoining carriageway, (measured perpendicularly), for a distance of 2 metres in each direction measured along the nearside edge of the adjoining carriageway and offset a distance of 0.6m from the edge of the carriageway. Nothing shall be planted, erected and/or allowed to grow on the triangular area of land so formed which would obstruct the visibility described above. Reason: In the interests of highway safety in accordance with comply with Policy SWDP4 and SWDP21 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan, 2016 and the Worcestershire County Council Streetscape Design Guide, July 2022 and the relevant aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework.
The dwellinghouses hereby approved, shall not be occupied until the vehicular access at Newland Lane, as shown on plan reference 2025-002 1 (received 26/11/2025), has been widened to a minimum width of 5.5 metres and the private drive provided at a minimum width of 5.0 metres, to the written satisfaction of the Local Highway Authority. Reason: To ensure safe and adequate access can be obtained in the interests of highway safety and in accordance with Policy SWDP4 and SWDP21 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan, 2016 and the relevant aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework.
No development shall commence until a full drainage strategy including detailed design drawings and calculations for surface water and foul water drainage based on infiltration testing and the use of package sewage treatment plants has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Thereafter the development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details and the approved facilities shall be retained operational. Reason: To ensure that the site is adequately drained and provides drainage solution in accordance with Policy SWDP28 and SWDP29 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan,2016 to reduce the risk of creating or exacerbating a local flooding problem and to minimise the risk of pollution and the relevant aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework.
No dwelling hereby approved shall be occupied until provision shall be made within the site for the sustainable disposal of surface water / inclusive of SUDS. Reason: To dispose of surface water and prevent discharge onto the highway, in the interests of highway safety in accordance with comply with Policy SWDP4 and SWDP21 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan and the relevant aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework.
The recommendations and precautionary measures for protection set out within Sections 4.1 and 4.b of the Phase I Preliminary Ecological Appraisal, September 2023 revised Nov 2023 by Focus Environmental Consultants submitted with the application shall be followed at all times during site clearance, demolition and construction. Reason: To safeguard protected species and provide biodiversity enhancements in accordance with Policy SWDP22 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan, 2016 together with Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 and Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 and the relevant aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework.
The dwellinghouses hereby approved shall not be occupied until its associated car parking provision and vehicle turning space as generally shown on plan reference 2025-002 1 (received 26/11/2025) has been implemented. This area shall thereafter be retained for the purpose of parking a vehicles only. Reason: In the interests of highway safety and to ensure adequate parking to comply with Policies SWDP4 and SWDP21 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan, 2016 and the Worcestershire County Council Streetscape Design Guide, July 2022 and the relevant aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework.
The dwellinghouses hereby approved, shall not be occupied until one bird box and one bat box has been provided for each dwelling in accordance with the recommendations set out within the Phase I Preliminary Ecological Appraisal, September 2023 revised Nov 2023 by Focus Environmental Consultants. Reason: To provide biodiversity enhancements in accordance with Policy SWDP22 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan, 2016 and the relevant aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework.
Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved, including the removal of any structures on the site, the existing trees, shrubs and hedges on the site shall be protected by fencing constructed in accordance with BS 5837:2012 (trees in relation to design, demolition and construction - recommendations) in accordance with the plan reference 3039-P-11 Tree Protection Plan within the ‘BS5837:2012 Arboricultural Survey & Impact Assessment’ Version 2 dated 19 October 2024 (Focus Environmental Consultants). These protection measures will be retained throughout the development of the site in the approved positions. Reason: To protect the existing trees on the site during construction work and to preserve the amenities of the locality in accordance with policies SWDP21 and SWDP22 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan, 2016 and the relevant aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework.
The removal of the structure at the site shall be removed in accordance with the tree protection method statement within ‘BS5837:2012 Arboricultural Survey & Impact Assessment’ Version 2 (Focus Environmental Consultants) dated October 2024. Reason: To protect the existing trees on the site during construction work and to preserve the amenities of the locality in accordance with policies SWDP21 and SWDP22 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan, 2016 and the relevant aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework.
The dwellinghouse hereby approved, shall not be occupied until 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, 2016 and the relevant aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework.
The dwellinghouse hereby approved, shall not be occupied until details of renewable and/or low carbon energy generation measures are submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The measures shall contribute to at least 10% of the predicted energy requirements of the development. The details to be submitted shall include:- i. the overall predicted energy requirements of the approved development; ii. the predicted energy generation from the proposed renewable/low carbon energy measures; and iii. an implementation timetable for the proposed measures. 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,2016 and the relevant aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework.
Prior to the installation of any external lighting, details of such external lighting shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. All lighting should be designed in accordance with Bat Conservation Trust / Institution of Lighting Professionals Guidance Note 08/18 Bats and artificial lighting in the UK. Submitted lighting plans should be accompanied by contour diagrams that demonstrates minimal levels of lighting on receptor habitats, including trees and hedges. Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details and retained thereafter. Reason: To safeguard protected species in accordance with Policy SWDP22 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan, 2016 together with Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 and Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 and the relevant aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework.
Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (or any order revoking or re-enacting that order), no development (as defined by Section 55 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990) as may otherwise be permitted by virtue of Class A, Class B, Class C or Class E of Part 1, Schedule 2 of the Order or Classes A or B of Part 2, Schedule 2 of the Order shall be carried out on the dwellinghouses hereby permitted. Reason: To protect, conserve and enhance the character of the 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.
Buildings are frequently used as roosting sites by bats. Bats and their 'roost' sites are protected under the 1981 Wildlife and Countryside Act and the Habitat Regulations 1994, the latter of which deems them a European Protected Species. It is a criminal offence to recklessly disturb or destroy a bat 'roost'. Where a bat 'roost' is present a licence might be necessary to carry out the works. Further information about species licensing and legislation can be obtained from the Species Licensing Service on 0117 3728000. If evidence of bats is found during works, work should stop immediately and Natural England must be contacted on 01453 764450 for advice on the best way to proceed.
Work should avoid disturbance to nesting birds. Nesting birds are protected under the 1981 Wildlife and Countryside Act and the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000. The main nesting season lasts approximately from March to September, so work should take place outside these dates if at all possible. However, birds can nest at any time and the site including any buildings should ideally be checked for their presence immediately before work starts.

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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 Wildlife Way DROITWICH SPA WR9 7FA 11/11/2025
9 Rabbit Croft DROITWICH SPA WR9 7FT 11/11/2025

Consultee List


Name Organisation Sent Reply Due Reply Received
Cllr Daniel Birch North Claines & Salwarpe Ward 11/11/2025 02/12/2025
Cllr John Grady Droitwich Spa South East Ward 11/11/2025 02/12/2025
Cllr Nicolas Wright North Claines & Salwarpe Ward 11/11/2025 02/12/2025
Cllr Richard Morris Droitwich Spa South East Ward 11/11/2025 02/12/2025
Drainage Engineer Engineers - S.W. Land Drainage Partnership 11/11/2025 02/12/2025
Highways County Highways 11/11/2025 02/12/2025
Mike Hayzelden Droitwich Spa Civic Society 11/11/2025 02/12/2025
Mr Mark Keld Droitwich Town Council 11/11/2025 02/12/2025
Mrs E Gallagher Salwarpe Parish Council 11/11/2025 02/12/2025
Sammie Lynch Policy Plans - Self Build 11/11/2025 02/12/2025
Tree Preservation Officer WDC Tree Preservation Officer 11/11/2025 02/12/2025
WDC Natural Heritage & Biodiversity Officer WDC Natural Heritage & Biodiversity 11/11/2025 02/12/2025

Constraints List


Constraints List
PD Rights Removed may apply: W/25/01341/TDC5 - Wescoe, Newland Lane, Newland, Droitwich Spa, WR9 7JH
PD Rights Removed may apply: W/24/02113/TDC5 - Wescoe, Newland Lane, Newland, Droitwich Spa, WR9 7JH
PD Rights Removed may apply: W/23/02540/TDC5 - Wescoe, Newland Lane, Newland, Droitwich Spa, WR9 7JH
Paper: Droitwich Advertiser - Thursday
CIL008 - Non-Urban Area
Outside SWDP Development Boundary
Section 106 Agreement
Surface Water: Low 1 in 1000 extent
Tree Preservation Order - TPO/W/32/93/001/TPO
Wind Turbines
Policy Case HLA - WDC/649/HOU. Wescoe - Plots 1 to 4, Newland Lane, Newland, Droitwich Spa, WR9 7JH. Technical Details permission for the construction of 4no. dwelling following Permission in Principle W/23/01298/PIP (Variation of conditions 2,3,5 and 7 Ref.W/23/02540/TDC5 - Plot 2 & 3 ) Please note plots 1,2,3 & 4 are on this record. Self-build for plots 3 & 4 only so far.. Open Market. Small windfall (HLA only)
Policy Case HLA - WDC/754/HOU. Wescoe Plots 5 & 6, Newland Lane, Newland, Droitwich , WR9 7JH. 2no.dwellings (Plot 5 & 6) plot 6 selfbuild only).. Open Market. Small windfall (HLA only)
Policy Case HLA - WDC/798/HOU. Wescoe - Plot 7, Newland Lane, Newland, Droitwich Spa, WR9 7JH, . Construction of 1no. self-build dwelling (Plot 7).. Open Market. Small windfall (HLA only)
SWDP 15: Designated Rural Areas
SWDP 2: Development Boundary
SWDP 5: Protect and Restore
SWDP49/2: Housing Allocations
PD Rights Removed may apply: W/24/02114/TDC5 - Wescoe, Newland Lane, Newland, Droitwich Spa, WR9 7JH
No associated appeals