Application Number W/25/02558/CU
Status Application Approved

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  • Application
    Valid
    26/11/2025
  • Consultation
    End
    31/12/2025
  • Committee
    Meeting
    N/A
  • Decision

    Approval
  • Decision
    Date
    21/01/2026
  • Appeal
    Started
    N/A
  • Appeal
    Decision
    N/A
Summary
Application Number W/25/02558/CU
Location Address Land At (Os 9405 4842) Walcot Lane Drakes Broughton
Proposal Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans) and condition 9 (Materials) (retrospective) for log cabin referred to as unit no 4 of Planning Permission Ref: W/22/02503/CU (Change of use of land and siting of 4 log cabins for holiday letting).
Status Approval
Application Type Change of use
Appeal Decision N/A

Important Dates
Application Received Date 24/11/2025
Application Valid Date 26/11/2025
Consultation Start Date 26/11/2025
Site Visited / Site Notice Date
Consultation End 31/12/2025
Advert Expiry
Committee Date (if applicable)
Committee Agenda
Decision Date 21/01/2026

Further Information
Expected Decision Level Delegated
Case Officer Karen Wightman (Mrs)
Parish Drakes Broughton and Wadborough
Ward Drakes Broughton, Norton & Whittington Ward
Applicant Mr. John Maertens, Bv.'t Zwanenbroekje
Agent Mr. John Maertens, Bv.'t Zwanenbroekje
Agent Address Kon. Julianalaan 1 1 Berg en Dal Gelderland The Netherlands 6571AR

Condition Details / Information Notes
Unless where required or allowed by other conditions attached to this permission 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:- p2022_041/01 A Location Plan p2022_041/02 A Site Plan p2022_041/04 A Block Plan p2022_041/05 A Cabin Design p2022_041/06 rev A (dated 02-12-25) (Unit 4) p2022_041/06A Landscaping p2022_041/07A Vehicular Access Reason: To define the permission in accordance with Policy SWDP1 and SWDP2 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework.
Within 3 months of the date of this permission the timber decking and balustrading hereby approved shall be finished in accordance with the details as specified on the approved plan drawing p2022_041/06 rev A and painted or stained black as specified on the approved plan and retained in that condition in perpetuity. Reason - To ensure that the new materials are in keeping with the surroundings and represent quality design in accordance with Policy SWDP21 and Policy SWDP25 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan 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.
No person or group of persons shall occupy the holiday accommodation hereby permitted for more than 28 days consecutive days at a time and no same person or group of persons shall occupy the accommodation for more than 156 days in any one calendar year.   The owners/operators of the site shall maintain an up-to date register of the names of all occupiers of the accommodation, their duration/ dates of stay, and of their main home address (i.e. place of residence) and shall make this information available at all reasonable times to the Local Planning Authority.   Reason: To ensure that the development hereby permitted is used for the specific use  applied for, to prevent unrestricted residential development, and in the interests of ensuring a sustainable pattern of development that also does not unduly increase reliance on the private motor vehicle, in accordance with polices SWDP1, SWDP2, SWDP4, SWDP21 and SWDP35 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan and the relevant aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework.
The log cabin hereby approved must comply with the definition of a caravan as set out in Section 29 of the Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act 1960 and Section 13 of the Caravan sites Act 1968. Reason - To define the permission hereby granted and to ensure the appearance of the site is satisfactory and causes no harm to the visual amenities of the area in line with policy SWDP25 and SWDP36 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan 2016 and the relevant aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework.
All planting and seeding/turfing shall be carried out in the first planting season following the first use of the development. 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 the relevant aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework.
Before the installation of any external lighting, details of its erection and operation, including full details of the means of illumination and design of the lighting systems, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The means of external lighting shall be implemented and installed in accordance with the approved details. Reason - To ensure the proposed development does not have an adverse effect on the character and appearance of the area in accordance with policies SWDP1, SWDP21, SWDP 22 and SWDP25 of South Worcestershire Development Plan and the relevant aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework.
The Development hereby approved shall not be occupied until the applicant has submitted to and had approval in writing from the Local Planning Authority a residential welcome pack promoting sustainable forms of access to the development. The pack shall be provided to each resident at the point of occupation. Reason: To reduce vehicle movements and promote sustainable access in accordance with Policy SWDP4 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan and the relevant aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework.
The holiday cabin to be stationed on the site shall be constructed using the external materials shown on drawing number p2022_041/06 rev A and no other materials substituted. Reason: To ensure that the external materials are in keeping with the surroundings and/or represent quality design in accordance with Policies SWDP 21 and 25 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan and the relevant aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework.
The Development hereby approved shall not be brought into use until visibility splays are provided from a vertical point 1.05m above carriageway level at the centre of the application site/Walcot Lane access and 2.4m back from the near side edge of the adjoining carriageway, (measured perpendicularly), and 90m in both directions, measured along the nearside edge of the adjoining carriageway (vertical off set of 0.6m). 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 and in accordance with Policy SWDP4 and SWDP21 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan and the relevant aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework.
The Development hereby approved shall not be brought into use until the turning area and parking facilities shown on Drawing P2022_041/02 Rev A has been provided. These areas shall thereafter be retained and kept available for their respective approved uses at all times. Reason - In the interests of highway safety and in accordance with Policy SWDP4 and SWDP21 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan and the relevant aims and objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework.
The Development hereby approved shall not be brought into use until sheltered and secure cycle parking to comply with the Council’s adopted cycle parking standards has been provided in accordance with details which shall first be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority and thereafter the approved cycle parking shall be kept available for the parking of bicycles only. Reason: In the interests of highway safety and in accordance with Policy SWDP4 and SWDP21 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan 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.
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; - considering the imposition of conditions and or the completion of a s.106 legal agreement. 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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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
Lower Walcot Farm Walcot Lane Drakes Broughton PERSHORE WR10 2AL 04/12/2025
Broadlands Walcot Lane Drakes Broughton PERSHORE WR10 2AL 26/11/2025
The Granary Walcot Lane Drakes Broughton PERSHORE WR10 2AL 26/11/2025
Walcot Barn Walcot Lane Drakes Broughton PERSHORE WR10 2AL 26/11/2025
Walcot Farm Walcot Lane Drakes Broughton PERSHORE WR10 2AL 26/11/2025
Lower Walcot Farm Walcot Lane Drakes Broughton PERSHORE WR10 2AL 26/11/2025
Bredon View Walcot Lane Drakes Broughton PERSHORE WR10 2AJ 26/11/2025
Upper Walcot Farm Walcot Lane Drakes Broughton PERSHORE WR10 2AL 26/11/2025
Appletree Barn Walcot Lane Drakes Broughton PERSHORE WR10 2AL 26/11/2025
37 Chestnut Close Drakes Broughton PERSHORE WR10 2BP 26/11/2025
Bowlea Walcot Lane Drakes Broughton WR10 2AJ 26/11/2025

Consultee List


Name Organisation Sent Reply Due Reply Received
Cllr Liz Turier Drakes Broughton, Norton & Whittington Ward 26/11/2025 17/12/2025
Cllr Rob Adams Drakes Broughton, Norton & Whittington Ward 26/11/2025 17/12/2025
Danielle Lyons Drakes Broughton & Wadborough Parish Council 26/11/2025 17/12/2025
Drainage Engineer Engineers - S.W. Land Drainage Partnership 26/11/2025 17/12/2025
Emma Ridley Economic Development Officer 26/11/2025 17/12/2025
Highways County Highways 26/11/2025 17/12/2025
Mr S Bloomfield Worcestershire Wildlife Trust 26/11/2025 17/12/2025
Mrs E Marshall Landscape Officer 26/11/2025 17/12/2025
Network Rail (Western Region) Network Rail (Western Region) 26/11/2025 17/12/2025
Policy Plans - General Policy Plans - General 26/11/2025 17/12/2025
WDC Natural Heritage & Biodiversity Officer WDC Natural Heritage & Biodiversity 26/11/2025 17/12/2025
Worcestershire County Council (Public Paths) 26/11/2025 17/12/2025
Worcestershire Regulatory Services - Cont. Land Worcestershire Regulatory Services 26/11/2025 17/12/2025
Cllr Liz Turier Drakes Broughton, Norton & Whittington Ward 09/12/2025 23/12/2025
Cllr Rob Adams Drakes Broughton, Norton & Whittington Ward 09/12/2025 23/12/2025
Danielle Lyons Drakes Broughton & Wadborough Parish Council 09/12/2025 23/12/2025
Drainage Engineer Engineers - S.W. Land Drainage Partnership 09/12/2025 23/12/2025
Emma Ridley Economic Development Officer 09/12/2025 23/12/2025
Highways County Highways 09/12/2025 23/12/2025
Mr S Bloomfield Worcestershire Wildlife Trust 09/12/2025 23/12/2025
Mrs E Marshall Landscape Officer 09/12/2025 23/12/2025
Network Rail (Western Region) Network Rail (Western Region) 09/12/2025 23/12/2025
Policy Plans - General Policy Plans - General 09/12/2025 23/12/2025
WDC Natural Heritage & Biodiversity Officer WDC Natural Heritage & Biodiversity 09/12/2025 23/12/2025
Worcestershire County Council (Public Paths) 09/12/2025 23/12/2025
Worcestershire Regulatory Services - Cont. Land Worcestershire Regulatory Services 09/12/2025 23/12/2025

Constraints List


Constraints List
Paper: Evesham Journal - Thursday
CIL008 - Non-Urban Area
Outside SWDP Development Boundary
Wind Turbines
SWDP 15: Designated Rural Areas
SWDP 5: Protect and Restore
Neighbourhood Plan: NPA Boundaries - Drakes Broughton and Wadborough with Pirton. Adopted: 26/04/2017
Agricultural Occupancy condition may apply: 78/01128
No associated appeals