Application Number W/25/02506/FUL
Status Application Approved

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  • Application
    Valid
    26/11/2025
  • Consultation
    End
    03/02/2026
  • Committee
    Meeting
    N/A
  • Decision

    Approval
  • Decision
    Date
    18/03/2026
  • Appeal
    Started
    N/A
  • Appeal
    Decision
    N/A
Summary
Application Number W/25/02506/FUL
Location Address Upton House Farm Upton Farm Lane Elmley Lovett Droitwich Spa WR9 0PS
Proposal Creation of new access to Upton House Farm
Status Approval
Application Type Full planning permission
Appeal Decision N/A

Important Dates
Application Received Date 18/11/2025
Application Valid Date 26/11/2025
Consultation Start Date 20/01/2026
Site Visited / Site Notice Date
Consultation End 03/02/2026
Advert Expiry
Committee Date (if applicable)
Committee Agenda
Decision Date 18/03/2026

Further Information
Expected Decision Level Delegated
Case Officer Robert Smith
Parish Elmley Lovett
Ward Hartlebury Ward
Applicant Dr and Mrs Newland
Agent Mr Neil Pearce, Avon Planning Services Limited
Agent Address 105 High Street Evesham WR11 4EB

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 – 22401-IYL-8050-XX-DR-L-2501 P04 Driveway Concept Sections 26015-01-GA L Access Layout Plan 1367 03 3 Site Topo (rev 2 oct 24 as built) 1367 52 Ownership Plan 1367 62 Proposed Landscaping Plan 1367 59 Location Plan (Driveway) 1367 63 Existing Site Plan PROW Link 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 and policy SWDP39 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review and the relevant aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework
The alternative public right of way link between Bridleway EL-522 and Public Footpaths EL-524 and EL-525, as shown on the approved plan titled 'Proposed PROW Link', shall be provided in full prior to the stopping up or obstruction of the existing route. The link shall be constructed to the satisfaction of the Local Highway Authority and shall thereafter be retained and kept available for public use at all times. Reason: To ensure that safe and convenient pedestrian access between Bridleway EL-522 and Public Footpaths EL-524 and EL-525 is maintained and protected in accordance with Policies SWDP4 and SWDP21 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan and policy SWDPR 06 and SWDP 28 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review and the relevant aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework.
The Development hereby approved shall not be first occupied until the access, parking and turning facilities have been provided as shown on Drawing Number 26015-01-GA Rev M. Reason: To ensure conformity with summited details in accordance with Policies SWDP4 and SWDP21 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan and policy SWDPR 06 and SWDP 28 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review and the relevant aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework.
No works shall take place which would obstruct or alter the existing public highway until a Stopping Up Order has been secured for the section of highway shown to be closed on the approved plans in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Highways Act 1980. Reason: To ensure the lawful closure of the highway and to protect the operation of the public highway network in accordance with Policies SWDP4 and SWDP21 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan and policy SWDPR 06 and SWDP 28 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review and the relevant aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework.
All planting and seeding/turfing comprised in the submitted landscape scheme, hereby approved, shall be carried out in the first planting season following the first occupation/use of the development OR in accordance with the submitted implementation programme. All planting shall be watered as necessary and competitive weed growth controlled to ensure successful establishment. Any trees or plants that die, or  are removed; or become seriously damaged or diseased within a period of five years from the completion of the planting, 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 policy SWDPR 28 and SWDP 34 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review and the relevant aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework.
This permission does not authorise the Applicant to carry out works within the publicly maintained highway since such works can only be carried out by the County Council’s Approved Contractor, Ringway Infrastructure Service who can be contacted by email worcestershirevehicle.crossing@ringway.co.uk. The Applicant is solely responsible for all costs associated with construction of the access.
The granting of this planning permission does not remove any obligations on the applicant to undertake a technical design check of the proposed highway improvement works with the Highway Authority (Worcestershire County Council, WCC), nor does it confirm detailed design approval by the Highway Authority until the design check process has been concluded. Upon the satisfactory completion of the technical check the design would be suitable to allow relevant conditions imposed under this permission to be discharged but works to the public highway cannot take place until a legal agreement under Section 278 of the Highways Act 1980 has been entered into to allow the works and the applicant has complied with the requirements of the New Roads and Streetworks Act 1991 (NRSWA) and Traffic Management Act 2004. The person or organisation shall follow the necessary procedure by applying to WCC Streetworks Team for road space for a period to be agreed. WCC normally use Section 278 to allow the developer to employ a contractor and for that contractor to work on the existing public highway in the same way as if WCC were conducting the works. When any work is undertaken by a party acting on behalf of a developer on the existing adopted highway it will also be necessary to electronically provide notices to WCC (start date, location, workspace area) to allow these works to take place in accordance with NRSWA. Also, details regarding temporary traffic management controls for works in the public highway are to be submitted to WCC for approval using the online application process. The applicant is urged to engage with WCC as early as possible to ensure that the approval process is started in a timely manner to achieve delivery of the highway works in accordance with the above-mentioned conditions. The term “highway improvement works” includes, but is not limited to, a proposed junction or access arrangement, highway drainage, street lighting, structures in or adjacent to highway, and any necessary traffic regulation orders or statutory notice.
The effect of paragraph 13 of Schedule 7A to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 is that planning permission granted for the development of land in England is deemed to have been granted subject to the condition “(the biodiversity gain condition”) that development may not begin unless: (a) a Biodiversity Gain Plan has been submitted to the planning authority, and (b) the planning authority has approved the plan. Subject to Paragraph 14(2) of Schedule 7A TCPA 1990 The biodiversity gain plan must include: (a) information about the steps taken or to be taken to minimise the adverse effect of the development on the biodiversity of the onsite habitat and any other habitat; (b) the pre-development biodiversity value of the onsite habitat; (c) the post-development biodiversity value of the onsite habitat; Advice about how to prepare a Biodiversity Gain Plan and a template can be found at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/submit-a-biodiversity-gain-plan

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Application Documents
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Application Plans
Statutory Consultee Response
Decision
Planning Application Documents

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
Annexe Tinkers Farm House Elmley Lane Cutnall Green DROITWICH SPA WR9 0PS 27/11/2025
Stone House Elmley Lane Elmley Lovett DROITWICH SPA WR9 0PS 27/11/2025
The Old Rectory Elmley Lane Elmley Lovett DROITWICH SPA WR9 0PS 27/11/2025
Tinkers Farm House Elmley Lane Cutnall Green DROITWICH SPA WR9 0PS 27/11/2025
Well Cottage Upton Farm Lane Elmley Lovett DROITWICH SPA WR9 0PS 27/11/2025

Consultee List


Name Organisation Sent Reply Due Reply Received
Aidan Smyth WDC - Archaeology & Planning Advisor 27/11/2025 18/12/2025
Cllr Antony Hartley Hartlebury Ward 27/11/2025 18/12/2025
Drainage Engineer Engineers - S.W. Land Drainage Partnership 27/11/2025 18/12/2025
Highways County Highways 27/11/2025 18/12/2025
Mr N Wright Elmley Lovett Parish Council 27/11/2025 18/12/2025
Worcestershire County Council (Public Paths) 27/11/2025 18/12/2025
Worcestershire Regulatory Services - Cont. Land Worcestershire Regulatory Services 27/11/2025 18/12/2025
Worcestershire County Council (Public Paths) 20/01/2026 03/02/2026

Constraints List


Constraints List
Major Aquifer
CIL008 - Non-Urban Area
Landfill Consultation
Paper: Droitwich Advertiser - Thursday
Major Hazard Area
Outside SWDP Development Boundary
Public Right of Way: Type- Footpath. Path No- EL-525 B
Source Protection Zone 3
Green Belt
Surface Water: Medium 1 in 100 extent
Surface Water: Low 1 in 1000 extent
Wind Turbines
Policy Case HLA - PAR/36/14/HOU. Tinkers Farm House, Elmley Lane, Cutnall Green, Droitwich Spa, WR9 0PS. REP FMHSE. Open Market. Small site (EMP only)
SWDP 15: Designated Rural Areas
SWDP 2: Greenbelt
SWDP 5: Protect and Restore
Surface Water: High 1 in 30 extent
No associated appeals